New ZealandTauranga election: Who's running and what you need to know about votingIt's the first election since 2019 when councillors were replaced by commissioners.24 May 01:14 AM
New ZealandNominations close today for Tauranga's first council election in nearly five yearsThe last council was sacked in 2021 by then-Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta.23 May 09:30 PM
New ZealandElection hopeful accused of 'dog-whistle politics'Response to complaint about page user's moko kauae 'barcode' comment criticised.22 May 05:02 PM
New ZealandOlympian Mahé Drysdale confirms bid for Tauranga's mayoraltyDrysdale will be going up against uncle Doug Owens for the role.18 May 10:54 PM
New ZealandSacked council: Who’s running again and why one hasn't had a haircut since 2020One mayoral candidate says he has 'unfinished business'.13 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'There's a better way': Why singer Ria Hall wants to be Tauranga's next mayor'I’m not under any illusion that this is not something that’s not big . . . it really is.'04 May 05:01 PM
New ZealandMember of sacked council runs for mayor: 'There isn’t much I would do differently''The city needs to move forward and leave all that behind us.'26 Apr 05:28 AM
New ZealandMinister rules out hybrid council, Crown observer'Tauranga’s success is critically important to New Zealand’s success.'19 Apr 12:58 AM
New ZealandOlympian Mahé Drysdale weighs joining election race: 'There’s opportunity there'The grandson of Sir Bob Owens already has a family member in the race.18 Apr 05:03 PM
New ZealandAre you enrolled? Tauranga election four months awayFor the first time since 2019, Tauranga voters will elect their council representatives.18 Mar 11:33 PM
New ZealandFailed bid to have newly elected council monitored revealedBut those behind it are considering trying again.28 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSonya BatesonSonya Bateson: Labour’s downfall was not rocking the boatOPINION: It felt more like the Labour government took a “hold on and wait” approach.15 Oct 07:07 PM
New Zealand'There’s a tide turning,' Te Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi says in WaiarikiWaititi called for a Māori electoral commission after voting issues were reported today.14 Oct 07:14 AM
New ZealandIn pictures: How local candidates are wrapping up their election campaignsIts the last day of campaigning, ahead of election day tomorrow.13 Oct 02:41 AM
New ZealandIndependent candidate for Bay of Plenty electorate, Zakaria Wahed (Taupō)Zakaria Wahed (Taupō) is standing as an independent in the Bay of Plenty electorate.11 Oct 08:08 PM
New ZealandTe Pāti Māori candidate for Waiariki electorate, Rawiri WaititiIt’s been an honour to serve our people ... I would like that privilege again.'10 Oct 11:04 PM
New ZealandAnimal Justice Party Bay of Plenty candidate, Caitlin GrattanAn insight into Animal Justice Party Bay of Plenty candidate, Caitlin Grattan.07 Oct 03:00 PM
New ZealandEarly election voting begins today: Everything you need to knowThe advance voting period for the 2023 election starts today.01 Oct 06:21 PM
New ZealandTeen girl bus-stop bashing: What election candidates have to say to her mumCandidates respond to comments made by the victim's mother.28 Sep 07:00 PM
New ZealandVision New Zealand candidate for Waiariki electorate, Charles Tiki HuniaAn insight into Waiariki MP Vision New Zealand candidate Charles Tiki Hunia.28 Sep 03:30 AM
New ZealandChristopher Luxon proves he's in Te Puke by holding up today's Te Puke Times paperThe National leader is travelling east along the Bay of Plenty coast today.27 Sep 10:08 PM
New ZealandWhat election candidates say to a mum and whānau living in a motelRotorua and Waiariki MP candidates respond to Pareuruora Rangirangi's story.22 Sep 04:05 PM
New ZealandWhat candidates say to cancer patient facing $23k cost every three weeks for drugTauranga MP candidates respond to Sue Wall-Cade's story.22 Sep 04:05 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Caused a lot of pain': Election candidates back review of retirement village law'Frankly, this piece of legislation has not been delivering as it should be.'19 Sep 11:11 PM
New ZealandHipkins in Tauranga: Labour leader addresses five hot election topicsHipkins: 'Watch this space ... there hasn’t been enough competition in the grocery sector'18 Sep 07:01 AM
New ZealandChris Hipkins hits Tauranga on campaign trailThe Labour leader is in blue territory today.18 Sep 12:20 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThe Premium Debate: Online subscribers react to Mike Hosking's take on Luxon winning campaign for NationalOPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.15 Sep 03:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: New Zealand First's Erika Harvey on Candidate CameraLocal democracy, crime and transport are big issues for Harvey.14 Sep 04:03 AM
New ZealandCervical cancer: Jan Tinetti officiates new HPV self-test initiative in TaurangaRibbon cut on new equipment to process tests for cervical cancer.14 Sep 03:12 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: NZ First candidate for Bay of Plenty, Kirsten MurfittInfrastructure, potholes and healthcare are the big issues for first-time candidate.14 Sep 02:03 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Independent candidate for Tauranga Larry Baldock on Candidate CameraTransport, home loans and an independent voice in Parliament are Baldock's aims.13 Sep 11:51 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Act's Christine Young on Candidate CameraNovel transport ideas to beat congestion from Tauranga's ACT candidate.13 Sep 08:03 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Leighton Baker Party Candidate for Bay of Plenty, Wendy Gillespie on Candidate CameraŌropi local discusses why she's running for the Leighton Baker Party.13 Sep 08:02 PM
New Zealand'Failing hospitals': Three BoP candidates vow to fix public health systemOther issues raised included cost of living, crime, traffic and co-governance.13 Sep 07:00 AM
