Latest from Tauranga

Coronavirus lockdown taken too lightly: Health advocates

Not heeding lockdown and not staying in your bubble rules puts the community at risk.

Las Vegas man breaks leg and spends three weeks in motel

A Las Vegas couple want to say thanks after he broke his leg and they prepare to fly home.

Large fire sends smoke clouds across the city

People could see the smoke from "a very long way away".

Litres of oily sludge spills into Tauranga Harbour

The sludge discharged from a tanker truck, with some of it entering the water.

Bay of Plenty holiday hotspot bans visitors, tourists

Residents have taken it upon themselves to keep their community safe.

Urgent call for educators for children of essential workers

Educators would be paid weekly and supported by Edubase.

'If the virus hit, it would wipe us out': Island community take lockdown a step up

The drive behind the dedicated volunteers was to "keep our small island community safe".

Fears family violence will spike but motels could offer haven

Women and children at risk from family violence may be able to stay in motels.

Pāpāmoa woman in 'shock' after four car wheels stolen

"Why couldn't they have just taken the tyres they would have been a lot easier to replace"

'This is war': Bay of Plenty mayor calls on army

"What I'm doing is doing what any good commander would be doing."

Checkpoints nab people dodging lockdown

The most common reason was travelling to supermarkets outside of their neighbourhood.

Are the forests open? Stick to open spaces

Lockdown advice: Be sensible and stay safe.

Teddy bear hunts keep families entertained

Communities in Bay of Plenty have found a way to keep kids entertained during lock down.

Stuck in China and still studying NCEA

An international student is finding normal in a time of uncertainty through school.

'Ghost town': City's congestion vanishes as lockdown begins

One usually congested road was eight times quicker than usual - can you guess which?

'Invisible enemy': Mayor calls for calm as city adjusts to lockdown

A Civil Defence emergency operations centre has been set up in Tauranga.

Local Focus: Tumbleweeds on the streets of Tauranga

Residents following the two-meter rule. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: Tumbleweeds on the streets of Tauranga

Residents following the two-meter rule. Made with funding from NZ On Air.