Latest from Tauranga

'Violent incident' involving hammer reported at Tauranga Netball Centre

The incident happened about 11.15am on Saturday.

Tauranga's youngest suburb wants its voice heard

The Lakes, with Tauriko West, is expected to become one of Tauranga's biggest suburbs.

Murder trial witness recants: 'I should not have worded it that way'

The Ōmanawa double murder trial jury has heard evidence about Samuel Fane admissions.

Armed police on Merivale Rd

Police arrived in the area about 6.30am.

Surprise star helps Bay of Plenty economy top regional ranking

Report ranks the Bay of Plenty the top economic performer of NZ's regions.

Jo Raphael: Migrants stuck in limbo need answers

OPINION: Let's try to get answers for migrants stuck in limbo.

Foodbank bracing for demands of winter season

Tauranga Community Foodbank is expecting to see demand pick up in June/July.

Rob Rattenbury: Love of books needs to be developed early

OPINION: Collecting books is now becoming an issue at the love shack on the hill.

Suburb Spotlight: Tauranga suburb joins $1m club

'It is a very sought-after area.'

Brrrrrr! Sub zero temps as region shivers

Frozen windscreens and glistening lawns were on the menu this morning.

Revealed: Email from ousted Tauranga councillor warns Wellington council of 'serious natural justice concerns'

The email was sent to all Wellington councillors and the city's mayor.

'Unprecedented drought': No relief from water restrictions in sight

City faces 'a potential problem sourcing water', warns council.

State Highway 29 reopens after logging truck crash clean-up

The crash is reported to be near Soldiers Rd.

Ardern by Frizzel: Rare artwork to be auctioned at pink ribbon event

The charity breakfast is helping raise money for breast cancer research.

Jo Raphael: Don't make border workers choose between job or jab

OPINION: Port workers shouldn't have to choose between their job or the jab.

Tauranga public invited to long-term plan open days

The plan proposes investing $4.57 billion in key priority areas now and for the future.

Freedom camping clampdown: Breaches soar, vans spotted using 'dodgy' self-containment stickers

Cars with "a dodgy sticker" are in line of proposed changes to freedom camping rules.

School-age children to get free bus fares, anytime as council urged to 'be brave'

'We may not be popular but now's the time to make a move. Tauranga can't wait.'