Latest from Tauranga

Bardoul duo now both capped by Steamers

On retiring from rugby, Johan turned to teaching and hopes to become a professional coach.

A dispute, a fire and a $100k bill: Five-year battle over public reserve comes to an end

A fire, burying of rubbish and threat of more permanent structures sparked renewed action.

'Did we miss something?' Retired detective's 30-year search for answers in cold case

The family of Judy Yorke, last seen at a Tauranga party, and a retired cop still hope.

'Intense': Sam Uffindell tells of furore's impact on him and family

Tauranga MP also tells of the conversation during that trip with Todd Muller.

'Distressing': Family's grief reignited after authorities remove 'sacred' memorial seat

'They've taken away a place of remembrance for us without talking to us...'

Malachi Subecz death: Te Pāti Māori renews calls for heads to roll

Te Pāti Māori wants all reports of abuse to Oranga Tamariki passed on to police.

Explainer: Why did the appeal against teen rapist's home detention sentence fail?

Judge wasn't happy with teen rapist's jail-free sentence. But she didn't change it. Why?

Man pleads guilty in David Kuka case

Kuka was killed execution-style in what police believe to be a case of mistaken identity.

Sam Uffindell gifted nearly $180k for byelection campaign

The highest amount declared was two-thirds more than the next highest.

More than 40,000 properties without power in Tauranga

More than 40,000 homes are without power in the Tauranga and Katikati regions tonight.

Debbie Ngarewa-Packer: What we need to do to prevent loss of another Malachi

OPINION: For three nights I have not been able to sleep.

'This is a significant error of law': Crown on appealing teen rapist Jayden Meyer's sentence

His lawyer says the Crown is only reacting to public outrage.

'Diabolical': Eighty-six per cent of restaurants understaffed - survey

'I've got school kids doing dishes for $21.20 as a minimum or more.'

Young sports club eyes Olympic future

The Tauranga Tridents' triumphant success is a measure of one man.

'Like a Third World country': Local concerned about 'scruffy' suburb

Long time Mount Maunganui local says the place has never looked so bad.

$100m+ expansion planned for 10 Metlifecare villages

Business has 33 villages accommodating 6500 residents.

Retailers say axing of free parking is 'ridiculous'

Retailers and shoppers slam Tauranga city's new on-street parking changes.

Dr Tony Farrell: It's time to change alcohol's connection to sport in NZ

OPINION: Sponsorship and marketing must come to end.