Latest from Tauranga

No coal to be seen: Bay general practices get in giving spirit

'Supporting the foodbank is very much in the spirit of Christmas'

Boom or bust? How your Western Bay councillors are paid

Some councillors will receive a salary increase of more than $10,000.

Report on wood processors' woes comes same day as Claymark receivership

Kiwi wood processors are facing extensive tariffs, export restrictions, and standards.

'Extraordinary roll growth': New Pāpāmoa primary school planned

A proposed new school in Pāpāmoa needs the Education Minister's approval.

Two lanes blocked after crash in Lower Kaimai

One person is injured.

New coach no drill sergeant

Chas Clark is the new senior coach at the Pāpāmoa Surf Lifesaving Club

Meaty issue: Council goes vegetarian to fight climate change

Leading the way or a ham-fisted move?

Work trip tragedy: Dive victim was a father of 8

Tauranga man William 'Wolfie' Marupo was a father of 8 children.

Best in NZ: Local backpackers scoops award

The backpackers was well-known in central Mount Maunganui.

Christmas sing-along to support the Foodbank

'It's a typical Christmas sing-a-long and it will be extremely funny.'

Maketū murder accused denies 9 other charges

The man accused of murdering a Maketu toddler faces a raft of other charges,

Tauranga man's battle to save Pāpāmoa dunes

Protecting our dunes is the first step to a great summer on the beach.

Baby on board: Black Ferns captain has exciting new role

It has been a year of massive milestones for Black Ferns captain Lesley Elder.

Police car torching: Arsonist just wanted to 'burn something'

Firebug watched emergency services arrive - and then handed himself in.

Watch out Uber! Ola to hit Bay of Plenty streets

Rideshare platform says it wants to bring more competition to the regions.

School investment package: $400m funding 'windfall' welcomed

Most Western Bay schools have received a funding boost from the Government.

Car club gives to those who can't 'A-Ford' it

'We don't just drive around in our old cars all day.'

Business learns power of 'collective giving'

A Tauranga firm launched a new community giving initiative with the Acorn Foundation.