PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘A no‑brainer’: Tauranga passenger rail push gaining steamBut authorities point to big barriers for a regional passenger or commuter service.05 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandThe 'vicious cycle' driving Tauranga families to Waikato for cheaper cremationsHigh cremation fees have been subsidising burials in Tauranga, but that may soon change.01 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandRestoration of Mauao to begin next week, public meeting toldA slip tragedy memorial, a bund option and Mauao track reopenings were discussed. 01 May 04:13 AM
PremiumNew Zealand'Technically vandalism': Councillor admits DIY fix for mobility parks01 May 02:44 AM
New Zealand'Your income stays, ours doesn’t': Mount businesses grill mayor over support21 Apr 09:03 PM
New ZealandMount landslide aftermath: Residents feel shut out of recovery decisionsPetition launched as pressure mounts for more information, engagement and involvement.16 Apr 06:05 PM
New ZealandHeartfelt name change proposed for waterfall reserveŌmanawa Falls Reserve could again be known as Te Rere o Ōmanawa.16 Apr 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Confronting scenes at homeless camp a taste of what's to comeOPINION: Move-on orders are coming, but will they just better hide homelessness?15 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Zero places to go': Fears after council targets people living in carsVehicle fines have been issued and dogs seized in Monday's operation in Tauranga.14 Apr 10:36 PM
New ZealandHousing hold-up: More delays feared for Te Tumu developmentThe 740ha Pāpāmoa East site could deliver thousands of homes.13 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandMayor defends cyclone response as clean-up beginsCyclone Vaianu brought wind gusts up to 125km/h and waves reaching 11.4m.12 Apr 11:22 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Last piece of the puzzle': Plans for orchard to be cleared for 75 new homesEarthworks on the 5ha-6ha kiwifruit orchard are due to start this spring.12 Apr 09:08 PM
New Zealand'Avoid travel': Whakatāne evacuees advised to stay put, 125km/h wind gust in BoPŌhope and coastal Thornton residents were ordered to evacuate.12 Apr 05:57 AM
New ZealandNorth Island wakes to rain, gales and swells as cyclone nearsCyclone Vaianu is set to make landfall today. Video / Metservice / NZ HeraldWatch11 Apr 04:11 PM
New Zealand'Deja vu': Flood and landslide damaged region braces for another hitThe last major downpour for Tauranga and the Western Bay was just a couple of weeks ago.09 Apr 09:04 PM
New ZealandHow two councils formed an uneasy water partnershipOne voted 6-4 to proceed with the partnership as councillors raised concerns about trust.07 Apr 06:37 PM
WellingtonWellington City Council rates among most expensive in NZRates were initially forecast to rise by 12.7% but the council brought it down to 7.4%.07 Apr 04:03 AM
New ZealandWelcome Bay slip worsens after heavy rain as Kaitemako Rd cut to 30km/hThe council is considering retaining walls and drainage for a long‑term fix.07 Apr 04:00 AM
New Zealand'It’s a menace': Roaming dog attack leaves Welcome Bay retiree injured, fearful'I just hope it’s found quickly before it attacks someone else,' the victim says.06 Apr 09:19 PM
New ZealandWestern Bay revaluations: How your area did, and looking aheadA local valuer explains how the fuel crisis could impact the property market recovery.06 Apr 02:54 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Taonga for the region': Mayor calls for stronger protection of $3b community fundMahé Drysdale wants the investment arm 'insulated' from political direction.03 Apr 11:00 PM
New ZealandInjured cavoodle's owners say attack dog has 'more rights' than they doTauranga City Council says privacy law stops it saying what happened next.03 Apr 05:05 PM
New ZealandTwo Bay councils make 'landmark' water decision after long debateTauranga and Western Bay to form water organisation – with Thames-Coromandel keen to join.02 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandLast hurrah before Memorial Pool closes after 70 yearsThe site will be redeveloped into a new aquatic centre – but the timeline is unclear.01 Apr 08:15 PM
New ZealandStop off, pay extra: New SH2 toll labelled 'unfair' to locals, businessesDrivers exiting and re-entering the TEL at Pāpāmoa East will be charged two tolls.31 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandDeadly landslide: Tauranga council hires four legal firmsLegal and technical/professional support costs are expected to run to millions of dollars.30 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew toll point for SH2 near Pāpāmoa: What drivers will payThe toll will affect Tauranga Eastern Link motorists using the Pāpāmoa East Interchange.27 Mar 12:45 AM
New ZealandCouncil proposes to slash cremation fee as families go out of townMany other charges are set to rise, including pool entries and building services fees. 26 Mar 06:27 PM
