Bay of Plenty TimesCongestion fee will avert economic catastrophe, says NZTATauranga City Council weighs variable road pricing.05 Sep 09:26 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesRiparian rights row: Legal clash over coastal pathway may go to courtThe council has been working on the pathway idea for nearly two decades.30 Aug 06:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesCoastal marae hit with potentially devastating climate change problemsSeveral marae face the difficult prospect of having to move.29 Aug 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesCommissioners' 'Let's Talk' meeting hounded by 'horrible' hecklingOne attendee described the heckling as 'a bit embarrassing'.24 Aug 12:33 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesRottweiler that bit vet must be put down, judge rulesChopper supporter ejected from court after yelling abuse at the judge.21 Aug 04:14 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWatch: Sparks fly at meeting as Tolley orders 'disorderly' ex-councillor to leaveSecurity was on standby as tensions ran high in the jam-packed meeting.20 Aug 10:26 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesStadium decision: Council denies 10 requests to speak at meetingThose turned down wanted to give their views on the proposal.18 Aug 06:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times80-year-old refused five rentals as elder housing 'crisis' looms in cityAdvocates say there's a "vacuum" of housing for seniors after council villages sold.14 Aug 06:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times‘Genuinely sincere guy’: Former councillor dies leaving lasting legacy for cityHe is remembered as a loyal friend and tireless advocate.09 Aug 04:51 AM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesResidents fear being forced from their homes'I’m actually staggered that mandatory acquisition can happen in New Zealand.'07 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty Times'Queue of 100 people': Tauranga Domain protesters urged to attend council meetingThe council commissioner denies any intent to 'pave paradise' or 'destroy' greenspace.03 Aug 04:07 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesNational's BOP transport plans could create 6500+ jobs, says TolleyAnd it's proposed to benefit Tauranga "significantly faster" than what's already promised.01 Aug 08:05 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'There to save lives': Plea to respect new life rings after one 'tossed' on rocksThe life rings were installed after a Tauranga dad drowned at the spot last year.01 Aug 02:44 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesBay of Plenty councils identify projects involving man accused of forgeryNationwide, potentially 1000 building consents and 40 local authorities could be impacted.31 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty Times‘Had a gutsful’: Business quits city's main street after 30 yearsOthers are thinking of doing the same thing as project comes under fire.21 Jul 06:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Most significant investment’: Civic precinct to get $21m in TECT fundingCouncil commissioners are preparing to meet to decide how best to progress the project.20 Jul 06:01 PM
Bay of Plenty Times‘Extremely grateful’: Civic precinct to get $21m in TECT fundingTECT chair said project “one of the most exciting and significant projects” in a lifetime.19 Jul 09:07 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesWoman weeps during failed bid to have dog ownership ban quashed'Like a family member to us... I did everything possible to keep her contained.'17 Jul 11:49 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesErebus widow threatens legal action over road project, claims $800k building value dropIt is one of two legal threats made to the council over the Cameron Rd project.14 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty Times'Impressive addition': Superstructure for council's green build taking shape“It is another great step forward towards the bustling city centre we are aiming for.”12 Jul 08:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times‘I am going to be homeless’: Pilot Bay boat owner speaks out after sinking“Everything inside was just floating, all of my clothes.”11 Jul 08:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesRushing, attacking, stalking: Man fights to keep dog after six complaintsOfficials want to disqualify the man from owning dogs.11 Jul 12:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesAuckland to Tauranga? Parliament committee urges ministers to restart regional rail servicesA select committee reckons its time to restart North Island passenger rail.06 Jul 05:35 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesIconic 143-year-old marae under threatThe marae sits in the valley of Maungatapu on waterfront land facing Rangataua Bay.05 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty Times'Now...not in 30 years': Leaders ask Govt to fast-track Golden Triangle highwayThe highway is a key arterial route linking Auckland, Tauranga and Hamilton.29 Jun 07:51 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty Times'Effectively barricaded': Business speaks out over 'devastating' roadworksBusinesses claim they have been 'barricaded' from their customers.29 Jun 06:04 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Critical' $2b-plus roading overhaul timeline under fireSome leaders might not even be around when it's time to "cut the ribbon".28 Jun 06:03 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesSports fields closed after heavy rainResidents are also warned of more heavy rain over the weekend.23 Jun 04:55 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesArt gallery entry to turn around in $3.38m redevelopmentA new cafe and park view are on the cards.22 Jun 12:03 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Lifeguards just missed him': Summer swim costs recent retiree his life"They’d actually been doing roams past that area five minutes before this man went in."20 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty Times'High-risk': Key city centre faces uncertain future as earthquake concerns revealedSerious seismic issues have been revealed, prompting talk of possible demolition.20 Jun 05:28 AM
Bay of Plenty Times300 new homes: Council to review revised plans for Bethlehem reserveParau Farms is still seen as necessary to help address the city's 'critical' shortage.15 Jun 06:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesStudents' CBD struggle: 'Why do we have to fight for parking every single day?'A university student was floored by the lack of cheap carparks near the city campus.08 Jun 06:00 PM
