Latest from Tauranga

'The city has clearly died': $300m Tauranga civic rebuild cost floated

But some say the huge cost will be worth it.

'Significant' changes: Tauranga CBD buildings poised for sale

Money made from the potential sale could go towards funding the city's civic rebuild.

'Smack in the face': Principals call for rapid antigen tests for teachers

Some workers can avoid isolation requirements if they return daily rapid antigen tests.

Covid-19: Two thirds of Bay of Plenty DHB area boosted, Rats may soon be available

The average wait time for a Covid test result in the Bay of Plenty was three to five days.

Revealed: Millions spent on Tauranga wastewater clean ups but cartoon elephant helps

About $1m a year is spent cleaning up Tauranga's wastewater overflows.

'Boredom's not a thing': What it's like to join the police

Reporoa-born and bred, he is now responding to 111 calls in Tauranga.

'Massive increase': Security company dealing with more gang violence

National has said the number of new police in the region is "not enough".

Public Health's warning Omicron will affect 'every part of our community'

But the medical officer of health said there had been 'much planning' in preparation.

$2.47m funding boost will help achieve 'best possible outcomes' for youth

The funding provides greater security for young people.

Childcare centre teacher tests positive for Covid

This is the third exposure at a BestStart centre in the past month.

'At least we're alive': Crew of stricken vessel rescued from Tauranga Harbour

The trimaran had flipped in the middle of a shipping channel, with a cargo ship due.

Howzat! Girls treated to cricket festival ahead of world cup

The day was a "roaring success".

'Shameful': Man who built his own coastal 'park' by reclaiming Tauranga harbour imprisoned

Tio Faulkner built a "coastal park" in Tauranga Harbour. Now he's in prison.

New Zealand's 2022 kiwifruit harvest begins

Supply chain and workforce issues remain a concern for the industry.

Tauranga Harbour crash: Person charged with careless driving

The 47-year-old will appear in Tauranga District Court on Friday.

Letters: Budget 'blowouts' are concerning

Readers have their say.

'Stoked': Commissioners push back on plans to restrict mobile traders

"We can't make it so restrictive that new innovation can't happen."

Conversion therapy banned: MP explains vote switch

'Conversion therapy is a form of torture - mentally, physically and emotionally'