New ZealandTauranga 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
New ZealandNeed 'never stops': Bay needs 2500+ blood and plasma donations by ChristmasMobile donation drives will be 'making it as easy as possible for people to donate'.25 Nov 10:03 PM
New ZealandMarine precinct sale stopped after interim injunction grantedThe council has also been served with judicial review proceedings.22 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandCommunity boards facing axeWestern Bay of Plenty District could have fewer councillors to vote for next election.22 Nov 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Feel the wairua': $300k sculpture by Rotorua artist unveiled in Tauranga CBDA 7-tonne sculpture by a has been unveiled in Tauranga's Red Square.21 Nov 01:02 AM
New Zealand'The deal sucks': MPs seek Auditor-General inquiry into marine precinct saleTauranga City Council is investigating its sale of the precinct to a developer.20 Nov 08:00 PM
New Zealand‘Potentially lethal’ shellfish warning for BOP, CoromandelAnyone gathering or eating shellfish from this section of coastline could get sick.18 Nov 08:31 PM
New Zealand'Backlash': City-centre business faces drop in sales after road changes'The business is no longer viable yet I have two years left on my lease'.16 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandDrink-driver who hit pedestrian fails to avoid conviction despite deportation fearHe was four times over the limit but initially claimed he only had 2 beers.15 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew design plans wanted for Tauranga’s $105m aquatic centreTauranga City Council has paused plans for the $105m Memorial Park aquatic facility15 Nov 03:01 AM
New ZealandBonfires to mark iwi support of national hikoiDavid Seymour’s Treaty Principles Bill was introduced to Parliament on Thursday.08 Nov 04:58 AM
New ZealandWhy Tauranga's new mayor, councillors support industrial rates risesTauranga's industrial businesses are paying at least double in rates than residents.06 Nov 09:16 PM
New Zealand'Unsupported allegations': Tauranga mayor backs staff 'targeted' on social mediaSocial media comments about Tauranga City Council 'unfairly targeted council staff'.04 Nov 04:13 AM
New Zealand'Invaluable aid' for buyers: Three BoP suburbs make OneRoof’s ‘Hot 100′ list'We all want to buy at an affordable price and to live in a suburb that’s on the rise.'03 Nov 05:26 PM
New Zealand'Pretty meaty actions': Hopes for air quality pushMount industrial businesses have agreed to lower their environmental impact. Is it enough?31 Oct 08:17 PM
New ZealandNew $300,000 city sculpture to be revealedA 7m sculpture inspired by nature and Māori imagery will be unveiled in Tauranga's CBD.29 Oct 06:13 PM
New ZealandTauranga marine precinct sale ‘unconscionable’, meeting toldThe sale of Tauranga's marine precinct for $13.9m has angered fishing businesses.27 Oct 01:00 AM
New ZealandStanding on the shoulders of giants75 Squadron reunites two decades after disbanding.25 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandIconic hot pools' opening time causing 'disharmony' – petitioner"You could say ‘well, go to another pool’, but those are ... very uniquely different."17 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandThe NZ city with 2000 ghost homes: 'Hard problem to solve'Despite the empty homes, the council says it's not a concern.16 Oct 07:09 PM
New ZealandMayor Mahé Drysdale votes no on fluoridationThe Olympic rowing champion says he wants more safety assurances.15 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew street dining fees labelled 'disrespectful' and 'outrageous'New footpath rental costs rile bar and eaterie owners in Tauranga and Mount Maunganui.14 Oct 06:59 PM
New ZealandPetition against rainbow crossing 'nothing short of disgusting' - Pride advocatePetition trying to stop a rainbow pedestrian crossing in Tauranga set to be presented.14 Oct 02:26 AM
EntertainmentInside the cancellation of Bay Dreams 2025: ‘We took action before it was too late’It was a “bittersweet” announcement forced by changing festival conditions, promotors say.13 Oct 11:08 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Interest is high': Luxury Mount retirement village apartment prices revealedFive apartments have sold off the plans as construction ramps up.13 Oct 04:02 PM
New ZealandTriathlons at 75: Mount Maunganui athlete bound for worldsShe says she's been 'hooked' on triathlons since 1985.12 Oct 06:07 PM
New ZealandTauranga council projects spurned for fast-trackingTauranga City Council is disappointed that its fast-track applications have been declined10 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandConsent reforms needed to fix 'overkill' system – builderChanges to the building consent system are welcomed as it is currently arduous.10 Oct 12:30 AM
New Zealand'Really scary': Teen blindsided by brain tumour vows to support others'I know I’m one of the lucky ones and I’m so grateful for the support that helped me.'08 Oct 03:03 AM
New ZealandMahé Drysdale's uncle spent $56k in fruitless bid to beat nephew in electionWho spent the most on their bid for a seat at the Tauranga City Council table?04 Oct 07:00 PM
New Zealand'High risk': Police seize revolver, knives, meth from vehiclePolice pulled over a vehicle in Mount Maunganui at about 7pm.02 Oct 03:27 AM
New ZealandVisitors eye Rotorua and Bay for school holidaysPlus, top things to do in the Bay this school holidays.28 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandAxe-citing! Skills on show at woodchopping carnivalWoodchopping Free Event at the Mount Maunganui RSA on September 28.26 Sep 10:22 PM
New ZealandCity could face 'extreme' penalties after fluoride extension deniedTauranga’s mayor is disappointed the council has been denied an extension to fluoridate.25 Sep 05:00 PM
