Latest from Tauranga

Jo Raphael: This is what I'm grateful for amid the pandemic

OPINION: Gratitude is about looking outward rather than inward.

Pūrākau O Mauao: Otūmoetai College students put in the work to share local legend

The Otūmoetai College students have been working all year to create Te Pūrākau O Mauao.

'Absolutely' a worry: Why Tauranga is vulnerable to Covid-19

An investigator said the vaccination was a great way to reduce vulnerability to Covid-19.

Covid-19: 'Undercurrent of frustration' over mask wearing

Compliance with people wearing face masks is high, say Tauranga business leaders.

Students ordered to isolate after leaving Auckland for Tauranga classes

The students were immediately stood down from class and told to self-isolate at home.

Baywide rugby final: a word from the coaches

Whakarewarewa hosted Tauranga Sports in the Premier 1 final on Saturday.

Seriously injured person flown to hospital after crash

The crash was reported just before midnight last night.

Three Aucklanders referred to health authorities after Tauranga trip

The Bay of Plenty DHB has been contacted for comment.

Luke Kirkness: The important next step to get out of the pandemic

Opinion: If you decide not to vaccinate then the past two years have been for nothing.

'Test immediately': Businesses outside Auckland linked to Covid case

A bakery in Mt Maunganui and a petrol station in Tauranga were visited by a Covid case.

Jo Raphael: Don't give jabs a bad name

OPINION: That's a 'no' to Bussy McBusface.

'It's too much': Wedding venue to close after Covid level 2 pressure

Waverley on Wairoa will close at the end of November.

'Not adequate': Concern about Auckland border after truckie who visited Bay tests positive

A truck driver who recently travelled to Tauranga has tested positive for Covid-19.

'It's been a boomer': Record month for birthing centre

The centre believes lockdown played a big part in the record number of births.

Vehicle crashes into toll gate in Tauranga

The crash was reported at 8.30pm.

Heavy rain warning for Bay of Plenty

Expect 70 to 100mm of rain in parts of the Bay of Plenty.

Apanui Primary School fire: Arson charge laid

The fire destroyed the office block and eight attached classrooms in February.

'It was like an investment': Anaru Palmer shares his te reo Māori journey

Anaru Palmer says those keen to learn te reo Māori should "give it everything".