Bay of Plenty Times‘Selfish motivation’: Director’s passion for Tauranga’s museum journey'I want to be part of building something completely new for a city that’s never had one.'24 Jan 11:10 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'I decided to do it for me': Why council boss quitHe says being in chief executive roles for 10 years “takes its toll”.23 Jan 05:00 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'No other venue capable': How a 'cherished' cricket oval nabbed a Super Rugby matchOval game shows need for rectangular stadium, says one of the region's biggest rugby fans.19 Jan 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesGrassroots effort brings shade to Pāpāmoa ParkThe project came after a group of mothers raised concerns about the lack of shade.15 Jan 08:21 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesChiefs return to Tauranga for cricket ground clashThe Chiefs are heading to play there on Anzac Day.15 Jan 06:31 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMore than 22 trees vandalised and removed in one yearMore than 22 trees were damaged so badly over a year they had to be removed.13 Jan 04:05 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesIllegal dumping: The items pulled from Tauranga's harbourIllegal dumping harms environment, burdens Tauranga ratepayers financially.11 Jan 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesThe NZ city with 2000 ghost homes: 'Hard problem to solve'Despite the empty homes, the council says it's not a concern.10 Jan 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTrack closure on Mauao next weekA popular walking track around Mauao will be closed next week in Tauranga.07 Jan 09:34 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesCBD waterfront's $42m (so far) revamp: What people think'I love everything about it,' one mum says of the $5 million new playground.07 Jan 08:40 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTrial to reduce road cone use in TaurangaThe council says it could mean completing four jobs an hour instead of one.06 Jan 07:59 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesOlympian Mahé Drysdale reflects on first months as Tauranga mayor'We haven’t found a house yet - the housing crisis is real.'02 Jan 01:53 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesNew Year Honours: Bay of Plenty, Coromandel, Taupō recipients namedPlus - we ask why one city, unusually, has no honourees on this year's list.30 Dec 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Good for business': Cafe owner hails street's return to two-way trafficBusinesses say sales have dropped since the road was made one-way.23 Dec 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesResidents welcome renewed green recreation spaceThe newly upgraded Waitaha Reserve has been officially opened in Welcome Bay, Tauranga.21 Dec 05:22 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesRainbow connection: Should new crossing have had official opening?A pride advocate is upset an opening hasn't been held for Tauranga's new rainbow crossing.20 Dec 01:31 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesMarine precinct sale: Council giving out ‘crumbs’ of information - MPTauranga MP Sam Uffindell is taking the city’s council to the Ombudsman.18 Dec 06:33 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesFluoride-free water option 'waste of time', campaigner saysTauranga City Council is still undecided about providing a fluoride-free water supply.18 Dec 04:05 PM
Bay of Plenty Times‘Uplifting’ Mauaoathon raises $36,000 for sick councillorThe councillor was recently transferred to Tauranga Hospital from Waikato Hospital.17 Dec 10:58 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Urban sprawl': Ex-MP's greenbelt subdivision plan hits oppositionHe says it's 'no wonder' city has a housing crisis if it's this hard to build three homes.16 Dec 07:02 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMauao to close for repair of vandalised pounamuTauranga's landmark Mauao will be closed so the vandalised pounamu can be repaired.16 Dec 04:02 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesTsunami training: What would you do if a massive wave was on the way?Think you’d know what to do in an emergency? Put it to the test through virtual reality.14 Dec 05:02 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Gutless racism': Sacred pounamu touchstone vandalised in 'despicable' act'Illiterate reprobates' blamed as compass atop maunga in Mount Maunganui vandalised.13 Dec 03:38 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Devastated': Seven staff laid off as 'busiest cafe in Tauranga' closes'It was one of the hardest decisions we’ve ever had to do in our lives.'12 Dec 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesSpeed limits to drop to 30km/h in TaurangaThe council has approved the new 30km/h variable speed limit outside the 35 schools.12 Dec 01:17 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Panicked voice of oppression': Council backs iwi roles despite flood of oppositionIwi representatives will vote on council committees despite thousands of opposing emails.11 Dec 07:53 PM
Bay of Plenty Times‘It's time’: $128m Tauranga museum greenlit after 25 years of talksTauranga will have a museum by 2029 after talking about it for 25 years.10 Dec 06:04 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesCity considers installing fluoride-free water tap at the borderSupplying unfluoridated water to Tauranga locals will be discussed at a meeting on Monday.08 Dec 03:03 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhānau rally for city's first Māori ward councillor struck by rare illnessLocals will climb Mauao to fundraise for Tauranga councillor Mikaere Sydney.03 Dec 11:25 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesThe first results are in: How satisfied is Tauranga with its new council?And is new Mayor Mahé Drysdale happy with the report card?27 Nov 04:02 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesNew Mount skatepark to host national skateboarding eventTauranga to host Skateboard Nationals in March 2025, showcasing top Kiwi skateboarders.27 Nov 03:34 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesTauranga council tight-lipped after marine precinct sale haltedThe council is taking legal advice as it decides next steps for the marine precinct deal.26 Nov 04:17 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesTauranga waterfront’s new playground is opening - and Santa’s invitedThere will be food, fun and games - and a jolly man in a red suit.25 Nov 12:52 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesMarine precinct sale stopped after interim injunction grantedThe council has also been served with judicial review proceedings.22 Nov 05:00 PM
