Bay of Plenty TimesTauranga mayoral race: Q&A with Anthony GoddardLocal Democracy Reporting asked the 15 mayoral candidates their thoughts on four topics.20 Jun 01:37 AM
Sponsored StoriesWho will you hire to run Tauranga?New speed limits proposed to keep vulnerable road users safe19 Jun 01:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesElection candidate was jailed for drug crime: 'I've learned from my mistakes'Convicted offender Ashley Hillis wants to show that people can change for the better.18 Jun 06:10 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWestern Bay’s draft rates rises ‘unaffordable’ – ratepayersMayor says council has done its best to keep increases as low as possible.13 Jun 02:26 AM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty Times'Reduced scale': $400m Mt Maunganui retirement village granted consentCouncil reveals price paid for its former elder housing village site.12 Jun 05:02 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesSpeed limits to be lowered around 21 Tauranga schoolsThe 40km/h limits will apply around pick-up and drop-off times.10 Jun 11:59 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWastewater overflow floods clubrooms after pipeline blockageThe overflow flooded the ground floor and may have damaged sports equipment.10 Jun 06:25 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesAnger as commissioners push Tauranga housing change ahead of city council electionThe move has stirred debate amongst Tauranga mayoral hopefuls.07 Jun 01:30 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'It could get quite messy': Tauranga prepares to elect new councilSparks may fly on the campaign trail with sacked councillors wanting their old jobs back.07 Jun 12:03 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Time the city progressed': Ten projects set to transform Tauranga's waterfrontHow they will help rejuvenate the city centre.05 Jun 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesElection hopeful already a councillor elsewhereSarah-Jane Bourne grew up in Mount Maunganui, and is keen to return despite Waikato role.05 Jun 01:15 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesReturning city land to mana whenua marks ‘exciting new relationship’Returning land in central Tauranga to mana whenua has resolved a long-standing grievance.04 Jun 09:23 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Tauranga is ready': Trans woman running for council aims to make history'If I do get elected, [it] would kind of be a victory for the entire city and NZ.'31 May 02:15 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesFree tree day for Tauranga residentsThe initiative aims to increase the city's tree canopy cover and support biodiversity.31 May 01:44 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Non-core business': Tauranga council sells Marine PrecinctThe buyer must develop the balance of the precinct, council says.30 May 08:01 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Underwhelmed': What Tauranga locals and leaders say on Budget 2024One mum says Govt must do more to reduce inflation and offset the high living costs.30 May 06:40 AM
Bay of Plenty Times3D-printed skateable features at new Mount parkThe new skatepark in Mount Maunganui officially opened today.28 May 10:09 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMauao vandalism draws local outrage"These signs are there to help locals and manuhiri [visitors] enjoy this iconic taonga."28 May 12:22 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesCommuter ferry could set sail in TaurangaAuckland water taxi company is prepared to build two ferries if council subsidises fares.27 May 07:57 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMayoral contender Mahé Drysdale to commute from Cambridge if he wins'I’m still very passionate about the city. I love it, being where I grew up.'25 May 04:45 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTauranga election: Who's running and what you need to know about votingIt's the first election since 2019 when councillors were replaced by commissioners.24 May 01:14 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesCommission pushes on for taller buildings in Mount MaunganuiCommissioners reject recommendation from independent panel.23 May 01:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesRevealed: 13 properties council might sell to fund $306m civic projectA 'popular' free car park in a shopping district is one of them.22 May 08:30 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesElection hopeful accused of 'dog-whistle politics'Response to complaint about page user's moko kauae 'barcode' comment criticised.22 May 05:02 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty Times'Emotional toll': City euthanises 423 pound dogs in 10 monthsCouncil says surrenders are up: 'Owners can’t afford to keep them or simply don’t care.'19 May 08:49 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Tidal flow' lane considered for Turret Rd traffic chokepointCouncil commissioners will decide on Monday whether to go ahead with improvements.19 May 12:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesOlympian Mahé Drysdale confirms bid for Tauranga's mayoraltyDrysdale will be going up against uncle Doug Owens for the role.18 May 10:54 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Taking the p**s': Charity boss hits out at op shop rubbish dumpersFrequent clean-ups of soiled goods and rubbish are taking a toll on store team members.17 May 11:30 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesCracks appear in new $7m coastal pathwayConstruction of the 4m-wide path began in April 2023 and it opened in December.14 May 01:52 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesCharges coming for Tauranga boat rampsThe charges will come into effect from July 1.13 May 10:26 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesSacked council: Who’s running again and why one hasn't had a haircut since 2020One mayoral candidate says he has 'unfinished business'.13 May 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWestern Bay households face 13.6pc rates riseThere is a proposal to delay 12 projects.10 May 01:02 AM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty Times'Kick in the guts': Tradies 'poaching' work from locals 'rife' amid slowdown'A high volume of tradies [are] jumping in the ute and trying to grab some of the work'09 May 08:03 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesStaff shortages force closures at Pathlab clinicsClosures were decided once all other options were exhausted, Pathlab says.08 May 05:40 AM
