Latest from Tauranga

'Don't give up because it's your life': Bay of Plenty's melanoma stats revealed

Lorraine Futter was a bit blase about skin cancer. Then she found out she had melanoma.

Police warn of slow traffic between Paeroa and Waihi

Traffic is moving very slowly on State Highway 2.

Exciting racing mix for 2022's first speedway meeting

Tokoroa's Dahm brothers look to continue the good form at Baypark Speedway's Summer Slam.

Rob Rattenbury: Special feeling of going back home

OPINION: I love my hometown. It is like an old slipper, worn but comfortable.

Welcome home: Family of eight say crammed MIQ spot no good for mental health

Shared beds and small rooms for the family of eight have not been the ideal welcome home.

Police confirm one person killed in crash on Waihi Rd

The crash involved a car and a pedestrian.

'Beach days and muggy nights': What the Bay will have plenty of this summer

The warm weather is good for those on holiday but it brings some concerns for farmers.

'Don't be a munter': Man who lost parents in road smash speaks out

Tony Hadlow remembers the day his life changed forever, and hopes it'll change yours.

Serious crash involving car and pedestrian in Tauranga

The crash on Waihi Road was reported to police at 9.40pm tonight.

Sweltering hot start to 2022, with high temperatures forecast

Temperatures are forecast to hit as high as 30C for the start of 2022.

'It doesn't get any better,' says Boult as Bay Oval preps for test

The Black Caps are starting their summer season at the Bay Oval.

Nineteen new Covid cases in the Bay of Plenty, new locations of interest

New locations of interest have also been revealed in Tauranga and Mount Maunganui.

The secret to long life according to a 100-year-old Tauranga woman

Ione Murray turned 100 this month, and is determined to reach 101.

New Year Honours: A policeman, Olympian and a golfer

11 Bay locals are being honoured for their services to community, arts and sport.

'Giving back' Tauranga honouree's passion

Hotel co-owner recognised for her volunteer work with the intellectually disabled

Truckie twins thought honour 'was a hoax' - or a tax demand

Twin founders of Taylor Brother's Transport say their business is "a team effort".

'Don't walk by stuff that's wrong': Honoured top cop's message to community

Andy McGregor says community engagement is the key to effective policing.

'I couldn't have done it without her': Keith Carter awarded Queen's Service Medal

Keith says his wife deserved the award as much as he did.