Latest from Tauranga

Defecation, urination and vomit: Intimidation on 12th Ave

"I'm at work by 7.45am and they are there with a bottle of wine half already done."

Passengers forced to exit plane at Tauranga Airport

The incident was reported about 7.50am.

'Massive inquiry': New townhouse development to be built opposite Tauranga racecourse

The Stables in Greerton had "massive inquiries" in days, Bask in the Mount has sold out.

Jo Raphael: Marathon participants an inspirational bunch

OPINION: These annual events are yearly highlights on the region's calendar.

'Don't feel safe': Tauranga residents petition for removal of homeless

Foul language, mess, and intimidation are reasons residents say they want homeless gone.

DoC investigating grisly remains of great white shark in Tauranga

The great white shark is a protected species under the Wildlife Act.

Five Lotto second division players from across the region

One winner was also lucky enough to win Powerball second division.

Tauranga's Olivia Rogers fighting to be hired on The Apprentice

Hitting screens tonight, the first season boasts a $50,000 prize Rogers likes the look of.

Getting people out of cars and onto buses just the ticket for Tauranga

The head of the Bay of Plenty council's public transport committee takes a bus ride.

Letters: To change Greerton's name is to deny history

Our readers have their say.

Local Focus: Katikati Station – two years in the making

Tauranga Model Railway Club looks for a permanent home. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Toddler's murderer must serve at least 17 years behind bars

A Tauranga man has been given a life prison term for the murder of a 17-month-old girl.

One person dead after being hit by train

The incident happened about 5.30am.

Father admits murdering and ill-treating his 5-year-old son

Dad who subjected son to prolonged abuse before beating him to death changes his pleas.

New council bins leave some less than impressed

Some people plan to keep paying for a private pick-up, on top of the rates-funded one.

Mayor's plea as fight for Katikati bypass 'has not gone away'

"We are still fighting for it. It has not gone away."

Nancy Langton: A life spent inspiring others

Nancy Langton, who touched many lives, died after a battle with ovarian cancer.

Ōmanawa double murder accused's brother gives evidence

A brother of an Ōmanawa double murder accused has given evidence at his trial in Tauranga.