Latest from Tauranga

Concerns needy will start new year 'well behind the eight ball'

The concerns follow the close of Covid-19 Income Relief Payment applications.

Coronavirus-inspired mountain biking tracks open

Mountainbike Tauranga club has open three new tracks at Summerhill Recreation Park.

Jo Raphael: World leaders to blame for virus deaths

OPINION: The coronavirus seems to be ramping up.

Brookfield School Foodbank boxes bursting at the seams

The school wants to inspire others to jump on board the appeal.

Need a tenant? The Government will pay market rent for your house

The city has working poor who were living in cars, under hedges and couch surfing.

Bay's tragic weekend: Two deaths and woman critically hurt

Police are not saying how a woman in Kawerau is believed to have been critically injured.

'Silent killer': Fight over methyl bromide use escalates

'We should not have to fight this. This is a very harmful substance.'

Motorcyclist dead after Tauranga crash

One person has died after a motorcycle crash in Matapihi Rd.

Local residents react to Tenby Powell's resignation

Local community members react to mayor Tenby Powell's resignation.

Tauranga City Council issues symptomatic of larger problem - expert

The issues plaguing Tauranga City Council aren't entirely the fault of elected members.

It's a no: Council decides not to hold trio of referendums

Fireworks have already erupted at a heated Tauranga City Council.

Tauranga dairy stars in new Air NZ video

The flights were given to children who rode the magic Christmas plane.

Population 'explosion': Rapid roll growth prompts $30m for new classrooms

One of the schools getting funding to expand hasn't even opened yet.

Rescuer's desperate swim: 80 metres 'felt like 800 metres'

A passerby who rescued a man at Waihi Beach says it's a tragedy he will not forget.

Concerns for elderly as BNZ exit leaves two Tauranga centres 'bankless'

'The banks don't want people, they want you to do everything online.'

Baypark Speedway starts Super Saloon car series this weekend

Southlander says Tauranga is the right place to accelerate a new era in speedway.

Letters to the editor: Council's reputation precedes it

OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.

Jo Raphael: Roading upgrades need blue sky thinking

OPINION: Safety and population growth should both be considered when upgrading roads.