New ZealandConcern as heavy industry seeks to continue discharging contaminantsCouncil considering applications from Allied Asphalts Ltd and Higgins Group Ltd.23 May 11:13 PM
New Zealand'The next best thing': The idea that might convince you to get out of your carPublic transport leaders are considering three options to help tackle congestion.05 May 06:15 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNew details of $220.2m Tauranga stadium proposal revealed - is it 'bang for buck'?An advocate says it will be a city asset but a critic says the money could be used better.30 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandKaituna River health warning issuedThe health warning is based on the results released for levels of cyanobacteria or algal.18 Mar 02:40 AM
New ZealandRevealed: How working from home has drastically cut injuries at one workplaceWorking from home has had a direct impact on workplace injuries.16 Mar 09:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil pay outs for personal grievances revealed- but no apologiesMore than $186,000 has been paid out by two councils - a third wouldn't give its figure.08 Mar 05:23 PM
New ZealandCouncil pay outs for personal grievances revealed- but no apologiesJobs losses and payouts: personal grievance claims at local councils revealed.07 Mar 05:09 PM
New ZealandDownpour: Potential wastewater spill, beach access damaged in OmanuHeavy rain event put pressure on the city’s stormwater.07 Mar 12:11 AM
New Zealand$3.06m in rates outstanding after regional council enacts new collection systemIt has been 3 months since Bay of Plenty Regional Council began collecting its own rates.02 Mar 05:56 PM
New ZealandHillside of privet nothing to sneeze at, says BOP councilThe council has come under pressure to eradicate the pest plant from an escarpment.22 Feb 12:32 AM
New ZealandWhakatāne stopbanks not fit to stop flooding, council toldHow close the city came to flooding when Edgecumbe did has accelerated the works.16 Feb 01:17 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Tarawera's honeysuckle trailJapanese honeysuckle is beautiful and sweet-smelling, but deadly to native bush.31 Jan 12:44 AM
New Zealand'Every drop of rain is just so scary': Living on a knife’s edge in Bay of PlentySandbags are piled around the house as water slowly rises, leaving a sinking feeling.22 Dec 11:58 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionWho's claiming $5.2m from Podular Housing Systems?Councils and an airport company among those listed as creditors.05 Dec 04:40 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Getting to know new regional councillor Ron ScottWho is first-term Bay of Plenty regional councillor Ron Scott?17 Oct 09:54 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Getting to know new Regional Councillor, Kat MacmillanWho is first-term Bay of Plenty Regional Councillor Kat Macmillan?17 Oct 09:13 PM
New Zealand'Never ceded sovereignty': Appeal against conviction for reclaiming landThe hearing included questions around the tikanga of pig poo.12 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Clear and compelling case' for ferry service, but it could cost $17mA business leader says in his view the study makes "no new progress".22 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandHarbour dumper: Ex-politician who reclaimed harbour to appeal convictionThe high-flying Aussie politico locked up for reclaiming Tauranga Harbour is back in court24 May 11:00 PM
New ZealandFree fares slashed to tackle bus violence - cages for bus drivers discussedIt's hoped the move will stop a spate of youth violence at Tauranga bus stops.18 May 07:31 AM
EnvironmentNorthland iwi wins top biosecurity award for Waipoua restoration projectTe Roroa is returning 900ha of former pine forest to native bush and food gardens.19 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'We're sorry': The organic dairy company that caused a right stink after illegally dumping wastewaterWaiū Dairy CEO: We're sorry, our actions don't represent the values of kaitiakitanga.18 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Results speak for themselves': Bay's regional council puts abuse, ageism claims to bedCouncillors have been thanked for their professionalism after claims of abuse and ageism.17 Feb 07:00 PM
CrimeFrom Parliament to prison: How an Aussie politico ended up in a Kiwi remand cellTauranga man Tio Faulkner went from rubbing shoulders with Prime Ministers to an NZ jail.28 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTauranga representation review sparks huge responseThe city's future election could look very interesting indeed, going by some suggestions.18 Oct 06:30 PM
PremiumPremiumKahu'Difficult decisions': Marae fears rising sea levels will force 'retreat' from whenua'It's ... adaptation. We know climate change is coming,' say marae leaders.15 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'Significant' changes for methyl bromide use underwhelmChanges are coming for use of the gas at the Port of Tauranga but locals aren't impressed.08 Sep 09:00 PM
PoliticsWatch: Duelling HBRC candidates front upTom Belford might appear to be an easy favourite. But the last vote didn't go his way.19 Aug 12:26 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'A rich man's resource': How geothermal changes affected familiesChanges have had "significant" impacts on health, social and cultural wellbeing of whānau.16 Aug 09:00 PM
New ZealandA student was expelled after telling a teacher to 'f*** off'. Now the school's been told to apologiseTeen was expelled after swearing at teacher during argument over an iPad.04 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandUsing tech both old and new to tackle wallaby nuisanceDama wallabies are spreading from Rotorua to the Waikato.19 Jun 02:23 AM
New Zealand'Absolute mess': Monster waves wipe out beach - storm's not overCoastline warning to remain in place until Saturday.23 May 09:58 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFormer Tauranga mayor's plea to commissioners: Merge councils to pay for infrastructureBut the call has met resistance from regional leaders who say it's 'premature'.01 Mar 05:00 PM
KahuLocal Focus: Te Arawa strikes back on climate changeIwi and council work together to combat climate change. Made with funding from NZ On Air.12 Nov 11:01 PM
