Latest from Tauranga

Mixed-use properties: Could this be a housing lifeline?

"People can do both their business and live in accommodation in the same spot."

Dawn Picken: It's time to think about reopening the border

OPINION: Why should only godwits get to fly?

'Visionary' former Tauranga Boys' College principal farewelled

A memorial service for Norman Morris, a former principal of Tauranga Boys' College.

Ex-mayor Tenby Powell on cancer, kindness and living his best life

"... not a week goes by where I don't get a hug from someone saying 'thank you'."

Tauranga Moana measles campaign launches

A van will also help to access rural communities.

Strong voices for and against Māori representation to headline charity debate

All money raised will go back to the community through Greerton Lions.

$2.4m to house Tauranga's homeless in motels for three months

Tauranga's homeless staying in motels cost taxpayers $2.6 million in three months.

Widow's heartbreak: 'I would give anything to have him tapping me on the shoulder now'

Mike "Maddog" Maddox died in a motorcycle crash last month.

Car flips on harbour bridge

Two crashes have caused chaos on Tauranga roads.

'It's fairly catastrophic': $3 million business now worth 'basically nothing'

"That's my retirement plan down the gurgler."

Huge support for Peter Burling as America's Cup finals racing begins

Tauranga's own son Peter Burling and Team New Zealand teammates take on Luna Rossa.

Local Focus: Meet the commissioners - Shadrach Rolleston seeks to address lack of investment

Tauranga local discusses why he's a commissioner. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Injured person spends night in crashed car down bank

Police were called to the scene about 8.30am.

Neighbour opposes 'overbearing' $75m town centre plan

The Ōmokoroa Town Centre resource consent application hearing continues.

Fan zone set up in Tauranga for America's Cup

Racing starts with the first two matches today.

'Out of order': Councillor walks out after tense exchange

Councillors faced off after a 'private' discussion was raised in a public meeting.

Tauranga businesses warned: Time to pay fair share of rates

The Tauranga community has 'borne the costs of growth unfairly', commissioner Tolley says.

Local Focus: Meet the commissioners - Bill Wasley's 'commitment to implementation'

Former council chief and planner is a city commissioner. Made with funding from NZ On Air.