Latest from Tauranga
‘Rather irrational’: Multi-millionaire questions Healthy Homes rules
Peter Lewis is upgrading his 12 rentals but has questioned why others are exempt.
Bid to reopen bar closed for months divides community
The aspiring new owners say they have 30 years' experience in hospitality.
'Staff taking the hit': Workload worries as council slashes jobs
Tauranga City Council is cutting 98 jobs to save $12.3 million and reduce rates.
On The Up: Pie-fecta - Pie King's trainees claim top prizes in apprentice showdown
Both are training under Patrick Lam at Patrick’s Pies Goldstar Bakery in Tauranga.
Sunshine follows chilly start before wet weather returns for Matariki
One South Island spot fell into the double figures below zero this morning.
Paving the way to NZ's future, using robots and kiwifruit leather
Fieldays showcases NZ ingenuity with pollution-mapping robots and vegan leather.
'We won't be funding it': Roads for 8000-home development debated
The development in Te Tumu is set to house 15,500 people when completed.
900km mission: 15-year-old's long ride to Parliament to support Māori wards
Jack, 15, will ride from Whakatāne to Wellington, starting on June 28.
'Lots of frost': NZ braces for sub-zero chill, possible 'heavy rain' before Matariki
Much of the South Island is set to plunge below 0C tonight and tomorrow.
Tribesmen's alleged 'hotbox' murder after gang member's unauthorised online shopping
Mark Hohua, known as Shark, was allegedly beaten to death by fellow gang members in 2022.
Waihī house fire: Probe into cause of man's death
What started a fatal house blaze in Waihī is still being investigated.
Why Rotorua's First XV victory over Hamilton is one for the ages
King's College celebrated a 23-17 victory over Auckland Grammar, securing the Cooper-Greenbank Cup.
BoP dairy targeted by armed robbers
Police recovered a stolen silver Mazda used in the robbery.
Police find gun, drugs in stolen van
The van was stolen in April and found on White St in Whitianga last week, police say.
What's in store from $1.4m+ changes at popular Mount Maunganui reserve
Tauranga council plans $400,000 pathway, cave barrier works then $1m+ playground upgrade.
Opinion: Why Govt spending on tourism is great news for Kiwis wanting to leave
OPINION: Louise Upston champions a $35m tourism package to boost growth.
How much trust should we place in analyst advice?
OPINION: Analysts may rate a company 'buy' even if they have doubts about its prospects.
Crews tackle two house fires within 30 minutes
Two Tauranga house fires on June 14 were put out by Fire and Emergency NZ firefighters.
'Haunted by pain': Tourist campervan crash victim thankful to be alive
Hazel Jamieson suffered multiple fractures and significant bruising in the crash.
Burning wiring in 'old, clapped out' fire truck fills cab with smoke
City's fleet is a public safety issue and 'firefighters deserve better', says union.
How the 'retail heart' of Pāpāmoa is about to get bigger
The new development will offer 3800 square metres for up to eight retailers.
Editorial: Residents have every right to be upset over cell towers
OPINION: Who wants a giant, ugly, industrial-looking pole near their home?
Patients say they didn't receive drugs a private ambulance claims to have given
Private ambulance operators are accused of altering records to obtain controlled drugs.
'Start of something big': Bay tradie named NZ's top building apprentice
Scott Davies, from Tauranga, won the New Zealand Certified Builders Apprentice Challenge.
Te Puke man in court over 25-year-old's death
A Te Puke man has been charged with dangerous driving causing death.
Watch: Aerial footage of BoP flooding, unstable trees to be felled
Four trees on SH2 in Tauranga will be felled due to destabilisation.
'It seemed strange': Pharmacist's concern about ambulance's frequent narcotics orders
A couple who ran a private ambulance service allegedly procured morphine and fentanyl.