Latest from Tauranga

Revealed: Tauranga head commissioner paid $180k-plus for six months' work

The earnings are more than double what was expected when the commission was appointed.

Anger as popular Mount Maunganui road to be cut off to rat-runners

The trial of a cul-de-sac is expected to start within the next two weeks.

'Unprovoked and aggressive': Rottweiler mauls top vet

Dr Liza Schneider doesn't know if she'll be able to operate again due to the injury.

Tauranga port optimistic for stronger FY2022 earnings

Good news for Tauranga port's shareholders at annual meeting.

Jo Raphael: Can you forego barista coffee to get on the property ladder?

OPINION: Be prepared to lay your cards on the table for banks to give you a home loan.

'Deeply concerned': Calls for review and halt to $60.5m Cameron Rd project

Not everyone is convinced the major redevelopment is in the best interests for all.

Shed blocks State Highway 29A in Tauranga

The incident has taken place on State Highway 29A near Poike.

Kiwifruit picker convicted in foreign worker visa breach

A Bay of Plenty fruit picker has been convicted for her role in a visitors' visa scam.

'Very sad day for democracy': Outrage at Three Waters mandate

Some accept change has to come, but not like this.

Region museum-less for now, but dreams aren't over

Rotorua's museum is closed but a Tauranga campaign for one has made some progress.

Landlords say tax loophole is 'bribe' to switch to social housing

Tax breaks a huge incentive for landlords to evict hard workers - rent to social housing.

Homeless say trying to survive is a 'full-time job'

Men who have been rough sleepers for years speak about their struggles.

Hollie Smith 'bursting at the seams' to showcase her new album

Hollie Smith discusses her new solo album and its tour in the works.

Tributes like kids' emotion haka for Wainui a way to show we care in Covid times

OPINION: Restrictions on funerals have been one of the hardest parts of the Covid era.

Social agency buys CBD property for homeless hub

It is hoped the one-stop shop of support services will be open by Christmas.

'It could get ugly': Drive to lift Bay's lagging jab rate for new system

It would come into effect when each DHB hit the 90% target.

Tauranga NPC match off as rugby community pays tribute to Sean Wainui

Sean Wainui will be farewelled at a tangi at Te Wainui Marae in Gisborne on Sunday.

Houses for courses? Future of golf, racecourse land up for debate

Strong feedback is expected - and even people prepared to 'chain themselves to the gates'