Latest from Tauranga

Hot weather and struggling water supplies - will it get worse?

Locals are coping with heat knowing our temperatures will likely get higher.

Small sections key to helping first-home buyers into market

The youngest buyer in Golden Sands for one building company was 22.

New Zealand U19 Beach Volleyball team's Bay influence

The whole women's squad is made up of athletes from Tauranga and Whakatāne.

Big dry bites: Bay of Plenty 'dangerously dry' after month without rain

The fire risk is extreme, water supplies are under pressure and workers are sweltering.

Review: Cold Chisel, Tauranga. Long time fan v Jimmy Barnes virgin

Cold Chisel in Tauranga this week for the only New Zealand stop in the Blood Moon tour

Man killed in Te Puke crash named

Police were investigating the circumstances of the crash.

No excuses: Bay authorities clamp down on bad boatie behaviour

Our growing population means more people are out on the water.

Brazen offender racks up 21st conviction for banned driving

Recidivist forbidden driver continues to flout ban on driving.

'It was emotional': Waitangi Day dawn service brings hope of moving forward

Puhirake Ihaka couldn't help but feel emotional at the Waitangi Day dawn service.

Waitangi Day: Hundreds commemorate New Zealand's history on Mt Drury

The sun rose as hundreds of people commemorated Waitangi Day

Mum of seven finally finds a home - after 17 months

"I'm just happy we've settled and have some stability, not having to panic any more."

Fire breaks out on island

Firefighters are mobilising to head to the island.

Fifteen Toi Ohomai students stuck in China

Staff trips have also been put on hold amid coronavirus outbreak.

Identity of man accused of ramming four police cars revealed

Hamilton man charged with assaulting police officers during pursuit.

How Baden Wardlaw has been 'slowly healing'

Forced into early retirement and heartbroken, Wardlaw is finding silver linings.

Plans for tsunami refuge in Pāpāmoa dropped

Tauranga City Council has removed a mound of fill it stockpiled for more than a year.

Bay health authorities prepare in case of outbreak

The DHB activated its Pandemic Response Plan on Friday.

'Selfish' drivers prompt bus marketing campaign

Bus drivers are struggling to get back on the road, and supposedly motorists are to blame.