Latest from Tauranga

Jo Raphael: Supermarket profits are obscene - fix it now and don't pay lip service
OPINION: It's time we had more choice and power when it comes to buying groceries.

Think you have Covid but the RAT is negative? Here's what to do
Some people are testing negative up to six times before a positive result, doctor says.

Low visibility contributed to fatal plane crash - investigation
The 78-year-old pilot had the flight experience and medical certificate needed to fly.

Tauranga 'ignored' by previous council representation
Councillor: "We've got to avoid falling into the trap of fighting the previous war."

How Whakatāne Mill opened the door for local industry
OPINION: It's time to shake things up a bit and take inspiration from the old days.

The Premium Debate: Subscriber opinions on commission asking to delay elections
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.

Sunscreen bill: MP, buyers want 'honesty' from manufacturers about SPF
A doctor's warning: "We're not doing enough prevention."

Empty shelves: Family travel to another town for baby formula
How are empty supermarket shelves adding to the final bill of shoppers?

Magnitude 5.1 earthquake felt in Ōpōtiki
GeoNet says the quake may have been felt in Rotorua and Tauranga as well.

Man imprisoned after drugging, repeatedly throttling woman
A Tauranga man who drugged and strangled the woman has been sent to prison.

Watch: Liquor store owner armed with nunchucks chases the pants off thief
Armed with nunchucks, the liquor store owner chases down a thief who then loses his pants.

Local Focus: An uplifting role model
How powerlifting helped a single mum become a better version of herself for her daughter

Retailers brace for 'killer' parking fees as council nets $2m loss
The loss comes as the council considers selling up the city's parking buildings.

Matt Cowley: How do we attract good governors?
OPINION: Chamber boss - a former councillor - asks ex-elected members not to run again.

Premium debate: Automation seen as answer to picker shortage
Our Premium subscribers have their say.

Luke Kirkness: It's time we grasped the housing nettle
OPINION: The latest CoreLogic property report provides no reprieve for first-home buyers

TikTok trend prompts warning over potential death
It might be time for parents to create a TikTok account - here's why.

Pinky Green's victim: 'I'm shattered. It's breaking my heart, 33 years later'
More men have come forward with complaints about English teacher's sexual propositions.

Jo Raphael: Find the money elsewhere - teachers shouldn't pay extra for certificates
OPINION: Teachers don't deserve to have to pay more for practising certificates.

Teachers fight 'mind-boggling' and 'ridiculous' fee hike
Consultation on the proposed changes was set to end on April 1.

Gains on gains: Tauranga top for profit-making home resales
One property made nearly $3m in profit when sold for the first time in more than 20 years.

Kiwifruit workers earning up to $40 an hour as sector battles labour shortage
Some seasonal kiwifruit workers are choosing the days and hours they want to work.

Red barn for rescued donkeys gets makeover
Olive has been rescuing donkeys for more than 30 years, and now her barn is in top shape.

'You are allowed to moan, complain and want time to yourself': Coping with family pressure
Dr Ross helps to normalise many family-related stressors as "problems of life".

Russia-Ukraine war: 'All I want to do is get to Anna and the children'
A Tauranga man is heading to Poland to reunite with his Ukrainian fiancee.

'Exceptionally high demand': Residents face hurdles in RAT race
Plus, what to do if your RAT tests positive and how to report your results.

Have you noticed unmaintained berms around Tauranga? If so you're not alone
Tauranga City Council explains why some berms and verges have been untouched recently.

'Just horrendous': Staff shortages leave businesses stressed and scrambling
Bar owner losing $50,000 every week closed, says he tries not to show his stress at work.