Latest from Tauranga

Consultant hired to review whether retirement homes should pay less in council fees

Developers are facing a 15 per cent increase in contribution fees to the council.

Local Focus: Peter Wakeman on Candidate Camera

Christchurch-based independent candidate Peter Wakeman running in Tauranga by-election.

'I think it's fair': BOP regional councillor moves to Christchurch

Stacey Rose says he will have better time management from the South Island.

National plan to ban gang convoys in Tauranga 'ineffectual' - gang expert

National byelection candidate Sam Uffindell's idea for a member's bill comes under fire.

'Living hell': Family lived in tents after rental damaged in fire

A Tauranga mum and her three kids lived in a tent at their rental, but still paid rent.

'Absolutely soaked': Mount residents frustrated by speeding cars during flood

Tauranga had 79mm of rain from 2am to 7pm on Monday.

Butcher hit 'rock bottom'. Then something made him decide to stay open

The butcher, subjected to smash and grabs and break-ins, was ready to call it quits.

Smoking as a seven-year-old: How one Bay of Plenty woman quit

'In the 80s, it was still acceptable to smoke and drink while you were pregnant.'

'Unfortunate situation': Bar temporarily becomes a cafe after liquor licence issue

The bar traded for three months without a liquor licence, now it can't sell booze for now.

Local Focus: Allan Cawood on Candidate Camera

One Party's Allan Cawood discusses the big byelection issues facing Tauranga residents.

'Gut-wrenching': Defibrillator disappears from Mauao base track

The defibrillator was donated to the community in August 2020

Comment: Good leaders put their interests last

OPINION: Empathy is leadership in action

E-bike giveaway giving back to community

The business hopes the giveaway will alleviate some pressure from people struggling

'We have families, we're just doing our job': Road worker speaks out on abuse

Bottles, golf balls, and daily verbal abuse are being hurled at road workers by motorists

Local Focus: Andrew Hollis on Candidate Camera

Andrew Hollis throws his hat in the ring for the Tauranga byelection with New Nation.

Local Focus: Sue Grey on Candidate Camera

The NZ Outdoors and Freedom party candidate discusses the big local issues on camera.

Rejected marine research facility on reserve land back on cards

A bid for the centre was blocked in 2020, now it is back with the public for feedback.

Letters to the editor: Subdivisions are the root cause of congestion

OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.