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
New ZealandGold clams: Bay of Plenty launches new QR code for lake usersMeanwhile, Biosecurity NZ has committed more than $2 million to manage the clams.20 Oct 02:43 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMore bus 'troublemakers' coming, driver warns as security bill hits $1.7m'The risk is that it could blow up at any time.'04 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandRegional council spends $7m on consultantsA breakdown of who has been paid for what has been revealed.04 Oct 01:00 AM
New ZealandGold clam pest invasion prevention in Rotorua 'fast-moving', council official saysCouncillors have asked how the district's lakes would be protected.03 Oct 07:15 PM
New Zealand'High-risk hazard': Revised tsunami maps would have most in some suburbs flee to higher groundAn area previously listed as 'safe' is now at risk of inundation - but new refuges found.02 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘You guys are all we’ve got’: Mount air quality report sparks pleaA report on premature deaths and pollution could be a tool in BOPRC’s kit to clean the air22 Sep 04:00 AM
KahuCoastal marae hit with potentially devastating climate change problemsSeveral marae face the difficult prospect of having to move.29 Aug 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCommissioners' 'Let's Talk' meeting hounded by 'horrible' hecklingOne attendee described the heckling as 'a bit embarrassing'.24 Aug 12:33 AM
New Zealand‘God, this can’t be real’: Professor honoured with prestigious, surprise, awardUniversity of Waikato Professor Chris Battershill given lifetime achievement award.11 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Irreplaceable': The plan to protect Rotorua’s famed but fragile geothermal system'It is still recovering from our past mistreatment.'10 Aug 06:00 PM
New Zealand‘Silly': Rotorua cemetery housing plans under fire'I can’t believe it’s on the radar'.08 Aug 07:00 PM
