Latest from Tauranga

Sister of murder-accused admits perverting course of justice

The charge relates to the death of a 5 year old in Te Puna in November.

False alarm: Three people in water turn out to be surfers

Police were called at 10.45am.

Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Police need to show they are on top of crime

OPINION: Tell us what crime-fighting police have in place.

Letters: Racecourse proposal needs to include housing

OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.

'No one is listening': Lifestyle village residents claim rates 'unjust'

"We are just being hammered from all angles - but the council is the worst culprit."

Rain warning lifted, high winds still a threat

An orange strong wind warning remained in place

Tauranga byelection: Business leader among National hopefuls

The National Party's candidate nominations for the byelection close today.

'She could have been paralysed': St John apologises after two-hour wait for ambulance

Injured footballer lay in agony on field with no pain relief.

Bay Link: When you'll be able to use the new underpass

Those on foot, bikes, scooters, and wheelchairs can use it from next week.

Rob Rattenbury: New Zealanders haven't had their freedom denied

OPINION: It seemed every unhappy soul in the country got together for a major whinge.

Kiwi startup raises $37m, expands business with social media giant

Legal tech takes Manhattan.

One seriously injured in Pāpāmoa football match

Emergency services were called about the incident in Pāpāmoa around 11.30am.

One Covid-related death in Lakes DHB, latest case numbers revealed

There were 12 deaths nationwide announced today by the Ministry of Health.

'Ugly underbelly': White supremacist flyers left in mailboxes

An expert describes the flyers as "sad, misinformed and misguided".

Dr Tony Farrell: Why I'm concerned about long Covid

OPINION: You may be playing Covid roulette if you feel you should 'just get it over with'.

Opinion: Time to fund Trikafta for cystic fibrosis sufferers

This human misery must end now - it is gut-wrenching to read about young people suffering.

'Life-changing' decisions: Why now is a good time to buy a business

"Any business making sustainable profit and hasn't been too affected by Covid is selling"

'Really cruel': Devastated parent pleads for 'miracle drug'

'When they're really sick and there's no hope, they'll get it then'.