Latest from Tauranga

'He's fine, he's asleep': Crash skipper failed to seek help for fatally injured mate

Drunken decision to go fishing ends with one man dead, other charged with manslaughter.

Free app-based public art walk shares stories

CITY ART WALK is a free new app-based public art walk.

Family swear at judge as man who killed his best friend jailed

Carden Soole killed Joshua Michael Louis Copestake on January 4 last year.

'Brutal in the extreme': Dad who murdered 2-year-old daughter sentenced to life in prison

The Maketū father who murdered his 2-daughter has been sentenced.

New Tauranga school opens, will 'ease the pressure'

About 82 students are set to walk through the gates of the new school this morning.

Tauranga, meet your new commissioners

Terms of reference reveal minister's expectations for commissioners.

Speedway: Chris Cowling does it again

The Tauranga driver has won his third NZ saloon car title - this time in a borrowed car.

'One spark to start a wildfire': Total fire ban for Western BOP

The prohibited fire season means you cannot light an outdoor fire in the Western Bay zone.

All you need to know about One Love Festival

The festival has evolved significantly in a short seven years.

Back-to-school stress to be 'amplified' this year

The budget advisory service is busier this year as families prepare for back to school.

Man bitten by shark at Papamoa: DoC warning over great whites

People should be aware and avoid swimming in the main channels of the harbour.

42 years, 413 dead bodies: Police photographer retires

In more than 25 years as a forensic police photographer, you see a lot.

Homeownership dreams slip away for retirees

As more elderly remain in the rental pool, demand is outstripping supply.

BayLink upset: Residents reminded 'behavioural change' needed

Infrastructure is important but so is a shift in travel habits, says the transport agency.

$220k Māori ward referendum decried as petition achieves numbers

Endorsement "doesn't mean it's home and hosed", says Māori wards supporter Buddy Mikaere.

'Your day is done': Conflict erupts at controversial Māori ward meeting

A number of the protesters held signs saying 'I support Māori Wards'.