PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesDeemed too risky: ‘Crucial’ housing plans delayed 10 yearsThe housing development is expected to offer homes for 15,500 people.09 Feb 11:06 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesBella Vista saga: Review finds evacuated home was not dangerous as deemed by councilBut the council says it made the right decision at the time.09 Feb 03:50 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Cannot pay': Charity could close if council's fee hike plan goes aheadMen’s Shed says it can’t afford council plans to introduce ‘fairer’ fees.08 Feb 01:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesCouncil buys Cameron Rd Warehouse building to house new indoor courtsThe new courts - to cost $25m - are part of the Memorial Park redevelopment plans.02 Feb 04:30 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesTauranga’s four-year council term a first for New ZealandAn election will be held on July 20 in which a mayor and nine councillors will be chosen.31 Jan 08:49 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Financial hit' for Cameron Rd stores as works - now set to cost $110m - continueConstruction began in 2021 with an $85m budget.29 Jan 05:04 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Caretaker role': Act Party weighs in on Tauranga's commissionAct is joining a former mayor call for Tauranga’s commission to take caretaker role.28 Jan 10:15 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesOne Love 2024: 15k concertgoers to attend from over 20 countriesPlus all you need to know about road closures and noise control25 Jan 08:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Terrible': Huge cost of drowning and water injuries revealed'Understanding and respecting the power of New Zealand’s waters is crucial.'25 Jan 10:32 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesEx-mayor wants minister to limit Tauranga commission's powers ahead of electionGreg Brownless fears ‘entrenchment’ for the new elected council.25 Jan 03:56 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesCouncil spends $4600 on unneeded signsAbout 22 signs were erected despite parking changes being delayed.23 Jan 09:49 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesPay error ‘disappoints’ council employeesStaff are frustrated after being paid incorrectly for working recent public holidays.23 Jan 02:03 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesBagpipes, bad singing: The sounds irking a city and which suburb complained most'Urban sprawl' on shrinking sections a factor in noise complaints: planning researcher12 Jan 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMains break causes discoloured water in CBD, AvenuesTauranga City Council has issued some advice.11 Jan 11:57 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesA brain tumour, Facebook scams, 'ludicrous' tolls and bee murder: What made news in NovemberThe Bay of Plenty Times is looking back at the stories of 2023.04 Jan 03:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Traumatised' pet owner attacked twice speaks out as roaming dog reports spikeThe number of dog-related incidents including dog attacks this year revealed.03 Jan 10:32 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Outrageous' contamination: How much recycling ends up in landfillOnce, an entire recycling truck’s contents weighing 4.38t were sent to landfill.31 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty Times'Alarm bells': Legal action threatened over slope hazard mapsThe council says the updated maps are valid and more accurate.22 Dec 03:42 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesPāpāmoa water: Top health official says no cases linked to drinking supplyWater is deemed safe but some locals have linked it to them getting sick.22 Dec 02:28 AM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesBecoming a ‘grown-up city’: Your guide to Tauranga CBD's $1.5b transformation'People will walk around thinking this is great. They will be proud of this.'21 Dec 10:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times‘Good as an airport runway’: 48 patches later, there's hope a pothole plague is overIt’s taken three years, seven complaints, 48 patch-up jobs and an apology to happen.19 Dec 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMaking a splash: An expert's guide to doing the perfect bomb/manuThose judged as having the best manu could head to the world championships.15 Dec 03:28 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesNew $122m aquatic centre with three hydroslides for TaurangaMemorial Park will undergo a $128m upgrade including a new aquatic centre.13 Dec 08:47 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Massive implications': Council under fire over 'inaccurate' slope hazard mapsScott Adams says in his view: 'There is a question to be asked around competency here'.13 Dec 05:39 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTransport boss leaves council amid restructuringTransport team restructured, with $1.5b worth of transport projects planned for the city.08 Dec 03:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesHeavy industry to stay at Mount Maunganui but with stricter controlsA Te Whatu Ora report said poor air quality was creating significant health risk.08 Dec 12:46 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesNew gambling policy for Tauranga adopted despite warningVenues will now be able to move away from high-deprivation areas in the city.08 Dec 12:44 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesFooty club faces $136k bill, croquet $24.5k: Fears big fee hike will sink groupsTauranga City Council says it wants a fairer fee system for using facilities and reserves.07 Dec 07:05 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesCouncil hits pause on new closing times for CBD barsTauranga’s alcohol policy to be revisited in the New Year.05 Dec 09:08 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Hell of a hill': Removal of car park outside cancer centre 'cruel', says relativeThe council says it removed the park for safety reasons.05 Dec 04:03 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesDeadly Instagram-famed waterfall reopens to public after access safety upgradePlans to restore full access to the falls were abandoned earlier this year.05 Dec 01:54 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesFears for future: Council pushes dog owners out to make way for carparkClub hits out after being forced to find a new home.03 Dec 05:55 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSonya BatesonHow the Mount's wild New Year's Eves were tamed — and what was learnedOPINION: Teens and young adults used to come from all over to get drunk.01 Dec 03:02 AM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesNumber 279 in the queue: Rates penalty notice has council's phone lines running hotCouncil says collecting its own rates has been mostly positive - despite some criticism.01 Dec 12:00 AM