Latest from Tauranga
Court to choose Rena's fate if community can't decide
The future of Rena will be left in the hands of the Environment Court if the Western Bay of Plenty community can't make up its mind.
Louts make bus stop no-go zone
Youth brawls and intimidating behaviour continue to drive people away from the Willow St bus stop in Tauranga.
Explosion rocks suburban Welcome Bay
An explosion which rocked suburban Welcome Bay, Tauranga, this afternoon was allegedly caused by a man using explosives to build a rocket.
Accountant accused of stealing son's trust account money
A Tauranga accountant accused of siphoning $112,125 from her adult son's trust account has won an interim bid to keep her identity secret.
Bus driver convicted over crash
A Go Bus driver who was carrying 19 Bethlehem College students when he collided with a ute on State Highway 2 has been convicted of careless driving and discharged.
Paramedic retires after 48 years
Tauranga's longest serving paramedic has decided to call it a day after a 48-year association with St John.
Student video billed as 'play-fight'
YouTube video footage of a seemingly vicious fight between two Tauranga Girls' College students has been put down to play-fighting.
Teen rescues friend after attack
A teenager threw his unconscious friend over his shoulder and ran for his life after the pair were attacked by another group on Otumoetai Rd, in Tauranga.
Mark Cairns: Mixed ownership works for port
Port of Tauranga's mixed ownership structure is considered a significant influence on its established position as New Zealand's best-performing port.
Fisherman sparks water rescue in Tauranga Harbour
A fisherman roped himself to a buoy in Tauranga Harbour after his kayak was swamped with water.
Underage issue in Kenyan crash tragedy
The teenager driving in the fatal Bethlehem College crash would not have been legally allowed to drive the ill-fated van.
Teacher paid twice to see teen sex
A former senior Bay of Plenty teacher has admitted paying $240 to twice watch two teenagers have sex - one of whom was a 16-year-old girl.
Teacher pleads guilty in teen sex case
A Tauranga teacher charged under the Prostitution Reform Act 2003 has pleaded guilty to contracting commercial sexual services from a teenager.
Cafe asks mum to remove crying baby
A parent support group has slammed a Mount Maunganui cafe for asking a mother to take her crying baby outside - the second incident in the past year.
Non-permitted fire threatened properties
A Welcome Bay resident who lit a non-permitted fire on his property which quickly got out of control at the weekend could be prosecuted or have to pay the bill for putting the fire out.
Armed robber jailed for six years
One of three men who attempted to hold up the Katikati Park Rd Dairy and Waihi Mobil Service Station last June with a pistol and hammer has been jailed.
School tied to sex case fights for secrecy
The school that used to employ a senior Tauranga teacher facing a charge under the Prostitution Reform Act is fighting to keep its identity secret.
Neighbour nabs thief: 'Nice tackle, bro'
When a Mt Maungaui man saw a burglar climb out of his neighbour's home, he took off after him, tackled the man and sat on him until police arrived.