Latest from Tauranga

Kiri Gillespie: Near miss - how travelling 5km/h under the limit likely saved my life

Gaining a driver's licence is a privilege . . . it's up to all of us to drive like it.

Seclusion 'potentially harmful' to patients, says Ombudsman

There's no benefit in seclusion of mental health patients, says Peter Boshier.

Letters: It makes sense to continue mask use

OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.

Walkways to close for planned tree removal

The removal will cause the closure of walkways and the overbridge.

'My people are struggling': Māori leaders on mental health and Covid-19

One said the mental health crisis was a 'second pandemic'.

Lucky wins for local Lotto players - have you checked your ticket?

A ticket bought at Rotorua's Te Ngae Four Square, and a Tauranga player on MyLotto

Security guards 'did nothing' as teens tried to set girl's hair on fire

Council chairman says guards' response was "totally unacceptable".

Victims 'angry' as jailed child sex offender to be released early

Victim says it is 'cruel' offender will be moved to home in proximity to victims.

Weeds exhibit aims to educate, and re-vegetate

Western Bay Museum is hosting the Project Parore exhibit Weeds Weeds Weeds.

Local Focus: The brighter side of life can be messy

Ancient Indian festival celebrates its sixth year in Tauranga.

Opinion: Consent education important for students

OPINION: Consent education in schools is one vital tool to help keep our children safe.

Opinion: Emotional and mental aftermath of Covid is taking its toll

OPINION: Strong relationships are an essential part of boosting wellbeing

Opinion: Not many people have come through the pandemic unscathed

OPINION: We all know someone who's been affected by mental health illness.

'Remember the history:' All you need to know about Anzac Day

"Remember what's happened - you've got to remember the history."

Is this the right time to buy? Shift to buyer market, prices drop 5 per cent

Agents say the property market has "dramatically" shifted in the buyers' favour.

Tenby Powell: Anzac memories and the question over Russia's wider strategy

OPINION: By the time the campaign ended, more than 130,000 men had died.

'I felt like I was suffocating': Teen's inspiring story after post-lockdown blues

Frankie Perry, 16, says mental health support from Whetū Marewa has helped her confidence.

Luke Kirkness: The answer to solving our gun crime issues

OPINION: Guns will always be a contentious issue but the answer is staring us in the face.