Latest from Tauranga

'It reeks': More oil slick found on water in Pilot Bay

The source of the spill is not yet known.

'Pretty skilled gardener': Mother of eight busted for growing 300 cannabis plants

Woman had all the necessary equipment to 'grow cannabis discreetly', police say.

Murderers who stabbed man who ‘narked’ on Mongrel Mob boss get extra jail time

The men murdered Eli Johnson in 2022 for 'narking' on a gang boss.

'Avoid the shoreline': Suspected diesel spill in Tauranga Harbour

The spill is suspected to be a mix of diesel and some heavier oil.

Sewerage system failure causes Tauriko School to close

School working 'extremely hard' to reopen, says principal

SH5 fatal crash: Police appeal for dashcam footage

One person died in a three-vehicle crash between Tapapa and Maraeroa Rds.

'Emotional toll': City euthanises 423 pound dogs in 10 months

Council says surrenders are up: 'Owners can’t afford to keep them or simply don’t care.'

Mark Lister: The shifting sands of central bank outlooks

OPINON: Here in New Zealand, we’ve had the worst of both worlds.

One dead after three-vehicle crash on Waikato-to-Rotorua highway

Police said in an earlier statement the crash was reported at 3.15pm.

'First of their kind in NZ': 100 seapods installed to create living seawall in Tauranga's CBD

The seapods create habitat for marine life to thrive and add to wider waterfront plans.

Kiwi charity secures fleet of emergency vehicles for Ukraine frontline

The ambulances are filled with good-quality second-hand tyres and spare stretchers.

Tauranga Boys’ College board apologises, refunds ex-student $1k after Ombudsman's OIA ruling

The former student requested information relating to a teacher who propositioned him.

Police allege man who ran into harbour was evading arrest

The man has since been taken to hospital in a serious condition.

Had depression? Get headaches? Job-hunter 'gobsmacked' by 'invasive' application

The firm says the questions provide relevant information. Applicants don't have to answer.

Teen accused of stabbing girl at Bayfair enters plea in Youth Court

The incident left the victim with deep cuts to her abdomen.

Cracks appear in new $7m coastal pathway

Construction of the 4m-wide path began in April 2023 and it opened in December.

Local aids Brazil floods: 'It’s heartbreaking'

A Tauranga local who grew up in Porto Alegre is raising money for the South Brazil floods.

Charges coming for Tauranga boat ramps

The charges will come into effect from July 1.