New Zealand'Traumatised': Man injured, beloved foxy dies after attack by three dogsTwo dogs were allegedly attacked at a Tauranga park, one dead and another lucky to live.17 Mar 05:05 PM
New ZealandGovt sets terms for inquiry into deadly Tauranga landslidesEight people died in two landslides hours apart on January 22. 17 Mar 12:06 AM
PremiumEditorialEditorial: What a load of rubbishOPINION: Rubbish – and what to do with it – never fails to draw ire.15 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumNew ZealandBig tech, big laughs and a few tears at the Tauranga Business Awards13 Mar 03:06 AM
New ZealandPies and baked beans: Simon Watts responds to mayors' worries about rates caps12 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Health hazard': Anger at delay in removal of dumped asbestos near city water source12 Mar 02:06 AM
New ZealandDog-mauling victim says Tauranga council 'failed' her by not charging owner09 Mar 07:22 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Sense of optimism': Fewer empty stores in Tauranga's CBD, more Mount vacanciesFoot traffic in the city centre jumped 35% between June and December 2025. 05 Mar 05:02 PM
New ZealandNew animal rules: Tougher dog limits and new chook licence but cats untouchedDog owners face new leash requirements for pets and no-go areas in Tauranga.04 Mar 11:02 PM
New ZealandCommunity calls for safer streets as noisy drivers plague MountThe petition, launched in December, now has 1108 signatures.04 Mar 05:13 PM
New ZealandTauranga extends post-storm recovery period as landslide risks remainThere are still 15 yellow‑placarded and four red‑placarded buildings.04 Mar 02:28 AM
New ZealandHow a teen's spinal injury sparked a major review of pool diving safetyRecreational diving still paused at most Tauranga public pools months after incident.02 Mar 06:02 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand$400m Tauranga housing project to include 200-unit retirement villageThe Riverside development will deliver 1200 homes in Tauriko West.01 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandBig year ahead: What Tauranga councillors want for your neighbourhood this yearKey projects include new pools, roading links, stormwater upgrades and parks.27 Feb 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Profoundly unsafe': Cars stopping in passing lanes to turn right on Kaimai routeIt's one of several safety concerns locals and MPs want addressed on SH29.27 Feb 05:01 PM
New ZealandMount cafes beg for rates relief after deadly Mauao landslide hits tradeMayor Mahé Drysdale says the council is still deciding if relief rules apply.25 Feb 09:19 PM
New Zealand'Two-edged sword': Fears new police move-on powers target homeless, not causesNew police powers to move on beggars and rough sleepers sparks alarm from social agencies.25 Feb 03:37 AM
New Zealand'We want to get it back to what it was': Mauao faces long, costly road to reopeningMayor: 'Our primary concern is safety; we're not going to do it if it's not safe.'24 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Not in a rush': Mount Maunganui surf club stays shut after fatal Mauao landslideLifeguards are now working from a Portacom and containers along the Main Beach. 23 Feb 05:02 PM
New ZealandEngineers identify 42 slips on Mauao walking tracksTwelve of the slips are classed as severe, needing complex, long‑term work.18 Feb 09:21 PM
New Zealand'Full circle': No housing for Parau Farms as city reverts to sports field plan 'We can do housing better elsewhere,' Tauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale says.18 Feb 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Big milestone': $100m retirement village expansion nears completionMore than 100 apartments and care suites will open in March.16 Feb 08:10 PM
New ZealandInside Waikato University's 'ambitious plans' to grow Tauranga campusPlans include property buys, 300 new student beds, more staff and more programmes.15 Feb 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Painful recovery': Mount businesses call for urgent financial helpTwo owners call for more council and government support.13 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandCould a $315k one-way fix solve Mount Maunganui street's parking squeeze?One resident says more parks needed, but council's one-way idea is not the right option.12 Feb 08:30 PM
New ZealandEx-judge appointed to head Mount Maunganui landslide reviewMayor picks Paul Davison to lead council's external probe into landslide that killed six.12 Feb 02:58 AM
New Zealand‘Hugely significant for us’: Govt funding win for Aims Games in TaurangaLast year the games brought 23,425 visitors and nearly $9.8m in tourism spend.11 Feb 11:00 PM
New Zealand'It feels like winter has started early': Mount businesses fight for survivalQuiet streets, big bills: How Mount businesses are coping after Mauao slip. 11 Feb 06:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Drone footage captures widespread slips on MauaoA 30m maritime exclusion zone and permanent fencing now ring the maunga.10 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandHigh-profile former mayor takes key role in Tauranga’s council governanceThe committee oversees council finances, governance and key risk controls.10 Feb 10:26 PM
