Latest from Tauranga

Billion-dollar 'rebound' year for Tauranga building consents

This compared to $750 million worth of building consents issued in 2020.

'It's ridiculous': 27 days before bank picks up home loan application

More home loans likely to be declined as banks 'deeper dive into your finances'.

Spat at, shoulder-barged, chased by car: Council staff targeted as assaults soar

During past 18 months, people are "more stressed around the potential Covid situation"

Letters: New senior e-bike riders need safety training

Our readers have their say.

Sun, surf and 320 litres of ice cream a day: Bay booms over holiday season

Businesses say the Mount will need more than the holiday influx to recover.

Brothers deny alleged Minden machete robbery

Two brothers will defend aggravated robbery charges at their jury trial.

Tauranga Half triathlon heading for a record year

The triathlon community hasn't been deterred.

Jo Raphael: Pests are a problem but prevention is key

OPINION: Critters are a part of this world and we have to do our best to live with them.

Buyer beware as Bay of Plenty e-bike injuries soar

Greater communication about safety when buying e-bikes would be helpful: injured rider.

Revealed: Full line-up of all players for T20 Black Clash

The latest member has been revealed completing the full line-up for both teams.

'It's running wild': Mount woman in Aussie tells of life inside Omicron outbreak

'One person there was positive which turned into 62 cases from that night.'

'Intense itching': Maulers and larvae plague beachgoers

'I could feel tiny little egg-like creatures hitting against me as I swam'.

US lawsuits claim White Island tourists unaware of danger; graphic new details

The 2019 eruption claimed 22 lives.

'Devastating': Witnesses saddened by Arataki beach tragedy

Eyewitnesses say the Arataki Beach tragedy was devastating for everyone involved.

Graffiti removal bill in Tauranga costs more than $150k a year

The cost of cleaning up graffiti and illegal tagging in Tauranga city is revealed.

One dead after water-related incident in Mount Maunganui

Beachgoers and lifeguards bring struggling swimmers to shore.

Dahm brothers make it one win apiece at Baypark Speedway

While Super Saloon driver Sam Waddell has six wins from nine starts at Tauranga venue.

Year in Review: October 2021

The Bay of Plenty Times is looking back at the stories of 2021.