New ZealandMayoral candidate threatens to take Tauranga council and marina to High CourtIt comes amid a years-long dispute that has already cost ratepayers nearly $70k.17 Jul 05:20 AM
New ZealandPort's majority shareholder green-lights share sell-downThe council holds a 54.1% stake in New Zealand's biggest port.27 Jun 03:14 AM
New ZealandJudge grants powers to sell 'idyllic' properties occupied by gangsterMongrel Mob senior figure refuses to obey court orders to leave waterfront properties.14 Jun 04:50 PM
New Zealand'Obviously deliberate': Landlords illegally piped human waste to riverside drainThe offending continued for nearly four years despite orders to stop.13 Jun 11:07 PM
New ZealandCommuter ferry could set sail in TaurangaAuckland water taxi company is prepared to build two ferries if council subsidises fares.27 May 07:57 PM
New Zealand'Stay clear': Clean-up continues after new oil slick sightingsThe clean-up involves monitoring absorbent booms.22 May 01:04 AM
New Zealand'It reeks': More oil slick found on water in Pilot BayThe source of the spill is not yet known.21 May 02:37 AM
New Zealand'Incredibly generous': Farmer gifts 103ha with panoramic coastal views for regional parkThe generous gift has been called a rarity and 'true legacy' for the Bay of Plenty.09 May 03:31 AM
KahuNo fast tracking but optimism for marina outcomeAnd jobs will follow, developer says.01 May 02:50 AM
New Zealand'System failure': Whakaari response review reveals 'confusion'It also found little or no national recovery co-ordination and no solid plan.05 Apr 02:56 AM
New ZealandRotorua or Katikati: Where should the Bay's next regional park go?If approved, the parks could preserve public green spaces in perpetuity.04 Apr 09:03 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuIwi has 'major concerns' as council weighs selling chunk of port sharesIwi leader claims there's already 'lots of interest from overseas companies'.03 Apr 04:03 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBuses on-demand: City battling congestion trials new schemeThe buses operate like Uber and could be expanded to the rest of the city, if successful.26 Mar 10:00 PM
New Zealand'A new era of public transport': City to trial on-demand ridesharing busesThe OnDemand vans will not follow set routes.13 Mar 12:19 AM
New ZealandFive orchardists fined nearly $200k for illegal water takeAll pleaded guilty to the charges relating to the unlawful takes at their orchard.07 Mar 08:24 PM
New ZealandStricter air quality rules coming for Mount Maunganui after court rulingThe Environment Court began processing appeals in 2020.01 Mar 01:40 AM
New Zealand'Fobbed off': Man injured on 'horrible' track calls for safety changesPeter Rawstron says the Waiere Stream is popular but dangerous.17 Feb 03:50 PM
New Zealand'Ruins it for generations': Protected Bay pōhutukawa trees felledThe damaged trees at the regional park were estimated to be 20 to 30 years old.16 Feb 03:02 PM
New ZealandParty like the public service: What councils did for ChristmasSome opted for a Kiwi classic.23 Dec 03:30 PM
New Zealand‘Open chequebook’ fears as $29m lake scheme goes aheadWhile one group petitioned against it, another says it must go ahead ASAP.19 Dec 04:03 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'Bring it on' says market to possible big Port of Tauranga shares sale by councilBay of Plenty council's big stake makes port shares harder to buy.11 Dec 04:00 PM
Freight and logisticsMajor Port of Tauranga shareholding soon on the block?Bay of Plenty council eyes value of shareholding.10 Dec 08:56 PM
New ZealandRegional council considering staged sell-down of port sharesThe council has a 54.14 per cent shareholding in the port.10 Dec 08:24 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNumber 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
New ZealandTwo more Bay of Plenty orchardists fined for unlawful groundwater useThe growers are among five prosecuted by the Bay of Plenty Regional Council this year.30 Nov 11:55 PM
New ZealandNew-look Pāpāmoa Hills park opensWork to develop the new park started in 2017.28 Nov 12:33 AM
New ZealandPaid parking plans delayed in Tauranga after public outcryThe council commission decided to delay the plans at a meeting on Monday.27 Nov 10:47 PM
New ZealandPaid parking and bus lane plans on hold after community concerns - councilTauranga initiatives have been delayed after feedback from the community.27 Nov 01:23 AM
New ZealandReview of Mount Maunganui air quality report to be commissionedThe report linked air pollution in the industrial area to premature deaths.22 Nov 10:50 PM
New ZealandEdgecumbe flood: Hundreds may be eligible to join legal case as five sue for $3.95mLaw firm says if it becomes a class action, it could cover another 350 plaintiffs.14 Nov 10:48 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandIt was sold for $1. Now this abandoned CBD building will become a $60m 'landmark'First three building consents issued for the 14-storey parking and office building.13 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandStudy shows proposed ferry service risks high costsProjected fares prompt transport boffins to recommend people rely on buses instead.11 Nov 03:00 PM
New ZealandPublic to get say on controversial 130-home Pongakawa developmentThe Western Bay of Plenty development is one step closer, despite opposition.29 Oct 10:29 PM
