Tauranga man Rodger Smyth sentenced for careless driving over the death of motorcyclist Karen Brown
Once at the hospital, he was told by police that his wife had died, sending him into “complete…
Kiwi teen Loukas Rainger released on bail in Thailand, reunited with mum
A Givealittle page has been set up by Loukas’ aunt Melissa Pronk to help the family with flight…
Football: Jacob Kleinsmith’s journey from Tauranga to Estonia’s professional league
“I felt like a brick wall had just fallen on to my chest,” he said. Kleinsmith’s ambitions began…
Tauranga teens to represent New Zealand at Water Polo World Championships in Croatia
Their advice to aspiring young athletes is simple: “Just put in 100% effort, do your best at everything,…
Tauranga woman ordered to use anti-barking collars on dogs after complaints
On May 25, two Animal Services officers visited the 27-year-old Tauranga woman after a neighbourhood barking survey. She…
Port of Tauranga cocaine bust: Customs seizes 48kg in container roof
“This method of concealment signals the lengths crime groups are going to in attempting to move drugs through…
Tauranga student heading to Turkey after winning Gallipoli Youth Award
Lexie will spend three weeks in Turkey, including Anzac Day. To apply, students had to be descendants of…
Tauranga water outage: Mains break cuts supply to large area overnight
“We live in Gate Pā and that is one of the closest areas to the Oropi water treatment…
Tauranga man Scott O’Sullivan’s death ruled accidental after ‘unwitnessed fall’ in Welcome Bay
Despite what a coroner has today described as “maximal medical, surgical and nursing care”, O’Sullivan died on January…
Tauranga Eastern Link: New tolling point coming near Pāpāmoa East Interchange
The decision was made despite consultation showing “low levels” of public support. A toll-free period would continue for…
Tauranga council plans fee hikes for burials, but cheaper cremations
Burials and chapel fees, on the other hand, would increase 6%, including 3% for inflation. Examples given included…
Nationalist with a capital W: Winston Peters sets out NZ First’s plan to win 2026
At New Zealand First’s state of the nation event in Tauranga, the war on woke played a bit…