Latest from Tauranga

Small businesses bear the brunt of Govt policy moves

OPINION: The impacts are mounting with inflation and labour shortages, writes Matt Cowley.

Avoiding Auckland's 'mistakes': Tauranga seeks design panel - at $185p/h

Some say the money will be worth it but others question if it's 'bang for buck'.

Tearful testimony: Bella Vista developer fights bankruptcy challenge

The developer owes Carters over a million dollars in unpaid building materials.

Doors to stored Tauranga Heritage Collection to open for the first time

Tours will be held on April 9 and 23. Bookings are essential.

Whakaari/White Island tragedy: Flight operator pleads guilty, ordered to pay $267k

The defendant has been ordered to pay more than a quarter of a million dollars.

Building company 'shocked and devastated' by worker's death on site

Emergency services were called to the scene on Te Kaka Place on Wednesday afternoon.

Mayor's surprise merger call described as 'unacceptable'

Garry Webber says the time will come for merging. All but one of his councillors disagree.

'Why can't they work a little longer?': Locals discuss NZ Super eligibility

Experts butted heads on the subject, now Bay of Plenty locals put their thoughts forward.

Years of interesting and interested visitors to The Elms

Volunteer guide will miss the beauty and serenity of significant heritage site.

That's a paddling! Pair longboarding from Mayor Island to Mount main beach

Two flatmates are pushing the limits and paddling from Mayor Island to the Mount.

Tauranga by-election: Nominations begin but mystery to remain on who's running

The date for announcing National's candidate list is yet to be confirmed.

Covid 19: Thirty-four deaths reported today, one in BOP region

Today's case numbers.

Tauranga byelection: Ardern doesn't think Labour will win, yet to set date

The byelection was sparked by the resignation of Simon Bridges.

Residents demand action on 'dangerous' road

Retirement village residents want the council to address their safety concerns.

Supply chain crisis: Soaring costs hammer companies, some may go bust

Plumbers will definitely run out of some products, market warned.

Smash and grab: 'Gutted' owner's jewellery store 'smashed up'

Rotorua Jewellery store was smashed and burgled in the early hours of Monday morning.

Covid 19: Eleven deaths reported today, new case and hospitalisation details

Today's case numbers.

Tauranga tradies targeted in building site burglaries

Police are warning contractors and tradesmen to secure valuable tools and equipment.