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
PremiumNew 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 Zealand'Will further victimise':Tauranga homeless advocates to protest proposed police powers25 Mar 07:30 PM
New Zealand'Genuine game-changer': Pāpāmoa East Interchange to open by Easter Some commuters say it will shave up to 15 minutes off their journeys.25 Mar 06:50 PM
New ZealandDog mauling leaves family pet fighting for life, sparks call for tougher lawsThe 11-year-old dog suffered extreme injuries and has already had two surgeries.24 Mar 09:56 PM
New ZealandCouncil's legal costs mounting after Mauao landslideA new council report describes the financial impact of January's deadly storm.23 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandHow many minutes major roadworks may add to Tauranga commutesProposed 15th Ave to Welcome Bay Rd works are expected to start next year.19 Mar 05:02 PM
New Zealand‘Not for the faint-hearted’: Inside Tauranga’s dog control frontlineFrom bailing up barkers to investigating attacks - and a 'dead/missing' dog that wasn't.19 Mar 12:03 AM
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
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: What a load of rubbishOPINION: Rubbish – and what to do with it – never fails to draw ire.15 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBig tech, big laughs and a few tears at the Tauranga Business AwardsA drone company took out the big prize and a local barber captured hearts. 13 Mar 03:06 AM
New ZealandTauranga councillors back home security funding – but will any use it?'We want a wide range of people to feel confident standing for council,' the mayor says.12 Mar 10:00 PM
New ZealandPies and baked beans: Simon Watts responds to mayors' worries about rates capsThe Local Government Minister is currently considering feedback from councils on his plan.12 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Health hazard': Anger at delay in removal of dumped asbestos near city water sourceA resident is furious about a delay in removing asbestos from near a Tauranga stream.12 Mar 02:06 AM
New ZealandMahé Drysdale sticks his oar in over pontoon plan that's riling rowersThe regional council plans to build a waterfront Maritime Emergency Response Facility.11 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandDog-mauling victim says Tauranga council 'failed' her by not charging ownerA Mount Maunganui dog attack victim is disgusted that the dog's owner was not prosecuted.09 Mar 07:22 PM
New Zealand'Vicious' dog attack leaves 6-year-old scarred for lifeHer uncle's bulldog cross, Tank, bit her face on Christmas Eve.06 Mar 05:01 PM
New ZealandPush to ban fireworks on Tauranga beaches and other public placesA woman who lost a horse to a fireworks incident wants the focus to be on a wider ban.06 Mar 05:00 AM
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