Latest from Tauranga

Witness recants police statement on stand during murder trial

The jury has heard more Crown evidence on day two of a Tauranga High Court murder trial.

Four people in Tauranga Hospital's ICU with RSV

Close to 30 children have been admitted to hospital in the past four days.

Fatally crushed: Ill sparkie and 'wrong' wiring surface in final day of inquest

Director of the manufacturer of the truck involved disputes suggestions of 'wrong' wiring.

Truck and car crash in Tauranga

The crash was reported to police about 8.45am.

Feedback wanted on future Tauranga events

What does the future of events in Tauranga look like?

Jo Raphael: Stargazing gives us the opportunity to practise Matariki principles

OPINION: Matariki will give us time to slow down and reflect.

Coldest days of the year: Early morning crashes, police warn drivers to take care

It is another frosty start to the day in the Bay of Plenty.

One seriously injured after Oropi crash

The incident took place around 2.15pm.

Tauranga and Western Bay in NZ top three for economic growth

The two Bay of Plenty districts joined Queenstown to become NZ's fastest-growing areas.

'There's nowhere to go': People spending months in emergency housing, new figures reveal

Some agencies say the long stays can be detrimental to mental health.

Local Focus: Free bus rides for permanently impaired passengers

Accessibility Concession goes live for buses in the Bay. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

New ratepayers' group takes aim at 'outrageous' rates rises

The group said rate increases would make Tauranga unaffordable for current residents.

Three waters reform: How Bay of Plenty rates could be impacted

Proposed reform has support from some who say it reflects underinvestment 'by many'.

We've bin waiting: What you need to know as new kerbside collections begin

Residents can check their rubbish collection day on the council website.

Cellphone stopped first bullet police fired at Mike Taylor - Forensic expert

Michael Taylor was shot by police three times.

Letters: 'Irresponsible' central govt letting us down on roads

Our readers have their say.

Jo Raphael: Bubble risk-takers shouldn't complain

OPINION: The transtasman bubble was always a case of "flyer-beware".

Fatal crushing: Inquest spotlight on faulty safety sensors

'We were all affected by what happened.'