Latest from Tauranga

Revealed: Speed drops on fatal Tauranga highway but not everyone is taking notice

The figures come as NZTA works on a speed review of other busy Bay highways.

Review into Tauranga's mainstreet groups calls for greater scrutiny

Six-monthly reports to the council are "basic" and accountability "weak".

Christmas Appeal: Food bank's wishlist and parcel breakdown

What will you be donating this year?

Police investigating homicide of 5yo release boy's photo

Victim named while detectives ask for people to come forward.

Local Focus: Is Tauranga ready for community spread of Covid-19?

Opinions on Tauranga's use of Covid health guidelines.

'Nervous' Bay council boss plans to make vax mandatory for key staff

'It's only a matter of time. It's on all of us to be prepared as best we can.'

Local Focus: Tauranga teen's film crowned best

Bay of Plenty students dominate the International Youth Silent Film Festival awards.

'Not sustainable': Data shows huge hit to Bay accommodation sector

Occupancy rates for short-term accommodation are at their lowest since June last year.

Opposition to Links Ave cul-de-sac trial rises ahead of Monday start

The council says it is prioritising the safety of the school children over motorists.

Tauranga early childhood teachers protest for pay parity

About 30 Tauranga teachers came together last Saturday demanding pay parity.

Police investigating suspicious death of 5-year-old boy

The child died this morning after an incident at a Bay of Plenty property last week.

Jo Raphael: Stop likening NZ to Nazi Germany

OPINION: We don't have it as bad as Anne Frank did.

Parents left 'hanging' as preschool shuts due to vaccine mandate

Preschool owner: 'We can [no] longer operate under these current conditions.'

Revealed: How many DHB staff not vaccinated

The DHB says it is confident it will be able to manage any impacts on patient care.

The organisation helping to vaccinate our gang members

The group says it has the potential to reach up to 4500 vulnerable community members.

Rugby, cricket, teacher: Who's the latest Black Clash player?

The game is set for January 22, and tickets are expected to sell out before Christmas.

Cruise ship absence 'soul-destroying' but Bay readies for return

The Bay has fared well in visitor spend but now's not the time to rest on laurels.

Multi-million dollar Omanawa Falls 'safe access' plans revealed

Proposed plans for making public access to Omanawa Falls safe have been revealed.