Bay of Plenty TimesRates hike approved amid protest: How much more you'll payAbout 60 people protested the increase, calling for a 0% rates rise.26 Jun 06:09 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Biggest summer of cricket' shapes up for Bay OvalSeven internationals are scheduled for the upcoming season.25 Jun 07:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Simply irresponsible': Fee hikes increase the cost of dyingFuneral directors are upset about new charges, with costs to be passed to clients.24 Jun 11:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'A city that’s growing up': New $45m council building unveiledWhat MPs, locals and surrounding businesses think of it.24 Jun 09:39 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesLocal election guide: What you need to know ahead of voting dayNominations for council seats open July 4 and close August 1 at midday.23 Jun 10:06 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Intolerable': Delays for quake-prone fire station rebuild sparks union ire'We have been very patient, but our patience is at an end,' says firefighter.23 Jun 06:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesRevealed: The first four housing projects backed by $100m fund It will enable 65 homes in Tauranga South, Pāpāmoa, Greerton and Bethlehem.22 Jun 06:46 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Staff taking the hit': Workload worries as council slashes jobsTauranga City Council is cutting 98 jobs to save $12.3 million and reduce rates.17 Jun 09:38 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'We won't be funding it': Roads for 8000-home development debatedThe development in Te Tumu is set to house 15,500 people when completed.16 Jun 08:41 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesWhat's in store from $1.4m+ changes at popular Mount Maunganui reserveTauranga council plans $400,000 pathway, cave barrier works then $1m+ playground upgrade.15 Jun 06:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesCouncil to alter Tauriko road layout after confusion and 'chaos'The Taurikura Drive roundabout layout will be simplified for easier navigation.11 Jun 12:32 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesSpeedway deal: Proposal to sell Baypark stand for $1, extend leaseThe council is mulling plans to extend speedway operations at Baypark until 2039.10 Jun 05:07 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesTauranga residents protest 5G tower plan Connexa's new sites aim to improve Tauranga's mobile network with 4G and 5G.08 Jun 12:00 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Absolute chaos': New roundabout setup causes confusionThe changes are part of council roadworks that are set to last a year.05 Jun 11:25 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTauranga council cuts $9.85m in costs to shave 2.1% off rates riseRecycling bins in public spaces are among services cut to achieve this.30 May 06:57 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Amazing community asset': Pool saved from closure with $5.71m boostThe Ōtūmoetai Pool will remain open and receive funding for upgrades.29 May 12:33 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Huge impact': Subdivision residents concerned about traffic from developmentAbout 200 homes are planned, with access through Rowesdale Drive in Ōhauiti.28 May 11:14 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Woefully inadequate': Sportsground has six toilets for 4000 peopleA request for funding to ease toilet troubles at netball courts prompts debate.27 May 01:08 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhy this year's Project Hip Hop competition is a 'full-circle moment' for its founderThe competition features 102 crews and offers $22,000 in prize money.22 May 11:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWater restored after early morning main breakTraffic management is in place; expect delays while the site is cleaned up.22 May 07:49 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTauranga Council may cut 100+ roles to save costs, says deputy mayorJen Scoular says the council wants to make sure it delivers better value for ratepayers.22 May 04:38 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Traffic volumes increasing': Major road upgrade set for TaurikoWork on Taurikura Drive starts May 26, 2025, lasting up to 12 months.21 May 07:22 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesProtesters tell council to 'stop the spend' as they face 12% rates hikeAbout 250 people attended a rally in Tauranga on Sunday.20 May 11:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Won the battle': How a community pool could be saved from closureTauranga City Council will review options for the Ōtūmoetai Pool in June.20 May 08:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Just not sustainable': Rally planned to protest 12% rates increaseOrganisers say the proposed 12% rates increase is unsustainable.16 May 12:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesTauranga Mayor finally buys home in city - why he isn't moving in yetMahé Drysdale's new home in Pāpāmoa is rented out for now.15 May 09:28 PM
Bay of Plenty Times‘Addicted to spending’: Ratepayers fight ‘wicked’ 12% rates riseThe mayor says the council has already found millions of dollars in savings. 13 May 07:08 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesThree-year flood map legal dispute ends in 'win' for landownersLandowners can override council maps with a 'simple' stormwater assessment. 09 May 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesNew $28m sport centre opens in Tauranga with family fun dayThe centre features four basketball-size courts with maple flooring.09 May 04:03 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesInside a council's new offices – and why it's paying $91.9m to lease, not ownChief executive says owning and managing such a building is not 'core business'. 08 May 09:04 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesNew councillor aims to prove value of Māori wardHemi Rolleston won the byelection with 543 votes, filling the seat his nephew couldn't.08 May 06:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesSeymour's vision for Tauranga's growth challengesDavid Seymour addressed infrastructure and housing issues in Tauranga.02 May 04:30 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhat caused a 5m-deep tomo to open beside a Pāpāmoa footpathThe sinkhole opened on Golden Sands Drive on Thursday opposite a school.01 May 11:19 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Real problems': Expansion of paid parking worries businessesBusiness owners fear more paid parking will deter customers and burden staff.01 May 09:04 PM
