Bay of Plenty Times‘We will make better decisions’: Mayor on iwi council appointmentsA pōwhiri was held for the three tangata whenua representatives.27 Mar 09:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhy Tauranga’s water service delivery options have sparked debateCouncil discusses ministerial influence on Tauranga's Local Waters Done Well planning.27 Mar 12:17 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesHow much a 12% rates rise could add to Tauranga homeowners' billsThe mayor says the council found $29m in savings to get the overall rise down to 12%. 24 Mar 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesSH5 crash: Driver appears in Tauranga court facing 11 chargesShe has not entered pleas to the charges. 24 Mar 04:03 AM
Bay of Plenty Times‘State of shock’: Canadian hockey players injured in serious crashThe visiting U16 and U18 hockey team members were travelling to Tauranga from Napier.23 Mar 10:46 PM
SportBlack Caps romp to series win over PakistanThe Black Caps claimed the T20 series against Pakistan after a dominant all-round display.23 Mar 09:32 AM
Bay of Plenty Times‘Tokenistic’: Councillor questions water consultation processMayor Denyer says consultation is tough due to government-imposed changes.21 Mar 04:00 AM
Bay of Plenty Times‘Step backwards’: MP’s equal voting rights bill challengedIwi group leaders argue the bill ignores political disadvantages faced by Māori.20 Mar 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesLGxit: Another council legs it from LGNZWestern Bay of Plenty Mayor James Denyer highlighted LGNZ's support for elected members.18 Mar 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times‘Eroding a democracy’: Backlash over community board changesWestern Bay council proposes three boards to improve representation and reduce rates.15 Mar 11:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times‘Unique, essential’: Locals dismayed as pool hours remain unchangedThe council decided to keep the 7am opening to save on extra costs.13 Mar 06:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesCouncillor seeks inquiry into commission’s decisionsMayor Mahé Drysdale said focusing on past issues won't help the council progress.12 Mar 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times‘Low trust’: Mount Maunganui street closure sparks community tensionMayor Mahé Drysdale said road changes aim to balance safety and accessibility.10 Mar 09:41 PM
Bay of Plenty Times‘Incredibly proud’: Omanu triumphs in national surf championshipsOmanu won the Alan Gardner Trophy for the first time in its 78-year history.10 Mar 07:25 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty Times‘Very busy road’: Bus lanes that racked up $1.4m in fines may become T3Mount Maunganui road responsible for about half of all bus-lane tickets over two years.09 Mar 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times15 boats damaged in marina fire, cause under investigationFour boats, including a yacht, were moved to the hard deck due to damage.06 Mar 10:05 PM
Bay of Plenty Times‘Desperate need’: Calls grow for Pāpāmoa East community hubA Pāpāmoa East centre needs to be prioritised, a reverend says. 06 Mar 07:59 PM
Bay of Plenty Times‘Prime land’: University strikes $1.38m deal to lease public reserve for 99 yearsIt plans to build a marine research and education facility.05 Mar 09:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times‘Thuds’ from man's punches as he attacked ex-partner heard by golfer 50m awayA man was playing golf when he heard screaming; he looked up and saw a woman being beaten.27 Feb 07:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesMarine precinct sale could cause ‘irreversible harm’, court toldTauranga City Council says it is not obliged to provide facilities for working boats.26 Feb 05:24 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesCouncil cans waterfront walkway, projects 12.5% rates riseMayor Mahe Drysdale says the council's budget is a 'ceiling ... not a target'.24 Feb 08:06 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesHopes for more homes, more jobs in regional dealWestern Bay of Plenty hopes to secure one of the Government's sought-after regional deals.23 Feb 06:40 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesPerson seriously injured at Mount Maunganui wharvesAn ambulance was called about 9.17am. 20 Feb 11:28 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesFormer chief executive to return to Western Bay councilA familiar face will take the Western Bay of Plenty District Council's top job. 18 Feb 07:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times$60m BoP bridge and interchange to boost economyIndustrial development Rangiuru Business Park near Te Puke has reached a major milestone.14 Feb 05:30 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesGuidelines set for part-sale of regional council’s port sharesCouncil's sale of Port of Tauranga shares to create an 'endowment fund' for the community.13 Feb 11:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesThe inspiring climb: Community rallies for local woman battling cancerA Tauranga woman with a "big belly of tumours" is running out of options.12 Feb 09:49 PM
Bay of Plenty Times‘Fear and anxiety’ for locals fed up with beach partiesBeach parties and drinking in public have Mount locals calling for a full liquor ban.12 Feb 06:02 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTauranga Mayor still doesn’t live in city, 7 months after winning electionMayor Mahé Drysdale says it's "very challenging” finding a suitable home in Tauranga.10 Feb 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesFake kiwifruit crackdown: Zespri imposters in China get jail time, finesThe sentences were over counterfeit Zespri labels.10 Feb 09:32 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesFirefighters tackle 12-hour climb for charityFirefighters will climb Mauao for 12 hours to raise funds for a good cause.09 Feb 03:55 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhy fast-growing schools are having to say 'No' to new students'The ministry won’t give you more buildings if you have too many out-of-zone enrolments.'06 Feb 04:03 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMāori ward race gets under wayNominations have opened for Tauranga's Te Awanui ward byelection.05 Feb 04:03 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTauranga’s first Māori ward councillor resignsHe was elected in July but has not been able to take up the role due to illness.31 Jan 06:47 AM
