Latest from Tauranga

Woman killed in motorcycle crash named

The crash happened around 2.40pm on Saturday on State Highway 2, Pongokawa.

Lakes and Bay of Plenty allied health staff strike begins

The strike aims to achieve better pay for its allied health workers.

Rob Rattenbury: Pākehā need to be trusted with referendum on He Puapua

OPINION: We need a referendum on He Puapua, because progress depends on public support.

Civic precinct, infrastructure funding and rates: People to say what they think

The council received nearly 1200 written submissions, some are being spoken to today.

National launches Tauranga byelection campaign: Sam Uffindell 'humbled' to be candidate

"I think with Sam, we're on to a real winner," leader Christopher Luxon tells crowd.

Anne Tolley to business leaders: We're changing the council's culture

Commission chair Anne Tolley outlines the needs for Tauranga at City Leaders Lunch.

'Lucky': Breast cancer survivor walking and rowing 100km in May for charity

The charity aims to raise up to $50,000 to support breast cancer patients in the Bay.

Family, routine and social connection: The pandemic losses still affecting older Kiwis

'We can't expect people to go back to the way they were. We're all changed from this.'

'Targeting Māori': The police firearm figures worrying leaders

Actions predicated on race or the situation? Police firearm use data revealed.

Oranga Tamariki investigates how system failed murdered 5-year-old Malachi Subecz

'This is an absolute priority for me and I will have more to say' - Oranga Tamariki CEO.

'My heart sank': Toy library hit by burglary

A library member says it's a shame a 'fabulous resource' in the community was burgled.

Police identify woman found dead in Pilot Bay

The death will be referred to the coroner.

Local Focus: Motorcycles and men's mental health

Distinguished Gentleman's Ride dapperly raises funds in Tauranga

Jo Raphael: Digger the dog's return proves microchips' worth

OPINION: Digger's year-long adventure has a happy ending because of microchipping.

'Get a grip and back off': Bridges fires parting shots

Bridges calls out key entities for not doing their 'fair share' in Tauranga

Sonya Bateson: Pensioners have the short end of poverty stick

OPINION: It's expensive to be poor.

Woman's body removed from Pilot Bay

Police arrived on the scene about 8.20am.

Boycott begins: Bus drivers refuse key pick-ups after knife incident

'It's gotten to the point where we are now dealing with significant weapons...'