PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty Times'Changes were inevitable': Zespri puts 135 roles on the lineJob losses tough but leaders express confidence in kiwifruit marketer's direction.31 Aug 08:28 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesCouple halt plan to reopen bar after clash with councilThey claim an inspector took an 'intimidatory' approach, despite their good records.30 Aug 09:48 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesHow a new research facility will be the only one of its kind worldwideConcept designs for the New Zealand Institute for Marine Futures have been released.28 Aug 05:35 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesMajor Tauranga roading project set to go ahead without NZTA fundingRatepayers could cover $106.7m of the $185.5m transport and water infrastructure project.27 Aug 05:01 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesNot doing less, but not doing more: What's been cut from the bus budgetBay of Plenty Regional Council cut $3.87m after an NZTA subsidy shortfall.26 Aug 06:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesRotorua disputes its spot on CEO rich listRotorua mayor dismisses figure as 'absurd'. 25 Aug 10:02 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMayor’s vote forces U-turn on Tauranga's water planMayor Mahé Drysdale’s vote reversed the in-house water plan decision.18 Aug 10:29 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesRoad closures for Tauranga bridge constructionThe Tauranga Eastern Link Toll Road will close for four nights, starting on August 19.17 Aug 11:42 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Frustrated locals' vandalise city-centre parking machinesThe damage will cost thousands to fix.15 Aug 08:34 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Going it alone': Thames-Coromandel to manage own water services as Tauranga pulls outInitially, a three-way council partnership with Western Bay of Plenty was planned.14 Aug 03:37 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWaterfront neighbourhood plagued by drug use and dangerous drivingResidents are riled by daily drug use and cars doing burnouts.13 Aug 04:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesCity leads region in dog reunions, low euthanasia ratesEvery other area of Bay of Plenty had to put down around half of all impounded dogs.12 Aug 09:52 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesNeighbours voice fears over three-storey housing development for ‘people in need’The three-storey housing development in Pāpāmoa is for 'people in need'.11 Aug 12:04 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesCouncil U-turns on CBD-fringe parking permits, sets discounted pricesBut a resident says only allowing one fully discounted permit per house is 'wrong'.07 Aug 08:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhat three Bay organisations offer staff to help ease commuting painA 'work waka', subsidised bus fares and flexible work are among the incentives.07 Aug 01:18 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessNew Zealand's top 10 busiest house builders - how they cope with downturnNumbers are down but thousands of new homes are being built by the leaders in the sector.06 Aug 10:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Casting them aside': Tensions rise as Tauranga bypasses water partnershipTauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale objected to his council leaving Western Bay 'high and dry'.06 Aug 07:00 PM
SportTauranga to host triathlon world championship final The events are expected to attract more than 6000 international visitors.05 Aug 09:43 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesPaid parking would 'kill all the businesses', meeting hearsThe council delayed the start of paid parking to explore resident permits.01 Aug 06:02 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesWelcome to Toll-ranga: City with 2/3 of NZ's toll roads set for moreAs a new gantry is proposed, a councillor says there's a 'double standard' being applied.31 Jul 11:59 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWatch: Vehicles trapped in BoP floodwatersSignificant disruption is expected in Eastern Bay of Plenty as people try to head home.30 Jul 04:14 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'We stress every time it rains': Neighbours' flooding fightTe Puke neighbours urge council to take action to stop flooding during heavy rain.29 Jul 07:02 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesThunderstorm watch issued, residents urged to leave some flood-prone areasUp to 180mm of rain is expected and an orange rain warning is in place until tomorrow.29 Jul 02:01 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesParking fees rile resident: 'Over $2000 a year just to park outside my house'Councillors rejected resident permits, which would exempt parking charges.28 Jul 07:49 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesCouncil's $40k cocktail party guest list released after officials interveneThe Ombudsman said there was public interest in the 'non-essential celebration'.27 Jul 07:43 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesMount residents fret as future of prime site in limboDeveloper behind 8-storey apartment plan 'couldn’t come to an agreement' with council.25 Jul 06:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Back on track': Greens push for regional rail revivalThe Green Party launched a petition to extend a regional passenger rail link to Tauranga.24 Jul 07:01 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesLGNZ backs Tauranga mayor's call for council structure reviewMahé Drysdale emphasised designing a system that works for local communities.23 Jul 05:01 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Really improve things': Early off-ramp opening for Pāpāmoa commutersCouncillor Steve Morris says it will ease evening traffic bottlenecks.23 Jul 02:28 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Good outcome': Trial reopening for Tauranga street closed seven years The Hairini St slip lane was closed to avoid a three-lane merge at a notorious bottleneck.22 Jul 11:46 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Huge problems': Business owners upset over paid parking planSeveral streets and avenues to have new two-hour limits, with fines starting at $20.21 Jul 06:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesSpeedway secures Baypark lease extension to 2039Under the deal, Speedway Racing will upgrade the North Stand at their cost.18 Jul 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorOpinion: Why brachytherapy is crucial for prostate cancer treatmentOpinion: Our readers have their say.17 Jul 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesEastern BoP mayors unite against council amalgamationThey argue amalgamation ignores Eastern Bay interests and priorities.15 Jul 10:57 PM
