New Zealand'You are legends': Community donations fill Tauranga foodbank shelvesA six-week Christmas appeal has helped more than 3000 people in Tauranga so far. 23 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandHomeowner says $91k council prosecution for illegal cabana felt 'targeted'Michael Bryant was initially fined $19.5k for unconsented building work.20 Dec 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Long overdue': Olympic swimmer backs hometown's plan for its first 50m poolThe council will put more than $5m into expanding a school pool to Olympic length.18 Dec 08:16 PM
New Zealand'Who has a spare $4000?' Seven streets must choose between chipseal and a big bill15 Dec 05:05 PM
New ZealandSteady incomes, empty cupboards: What 'surprised' mayor during foodbank visit11 Dec 11:03 PM
New ZealandMeals, care, and compassion: Community initiative steps up for struggling pensioners10 Dec 06:12 PM
New ZealandDog owner in tears as she fights five-year ban after mauling of 79-year-old manThe woman is also battling to keep her name permanently suppressed.04 Dec 11:10 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow 'bystander effect' may explain why no one saved drowning childFour people were near the fountain where the 4-year-old lay face down in the water.30 Nov 08:21 PM
New ZealandHidden rips trigger early start for Tauranga lifeguard patrolsThe patrols will start early after a drowning at Mount Maunganui.30 Nov 06:45 PM
New ZealandTauranga residents told: Pay up to keep asphalt streetsCouncil to explore street self-funding option for areas opposed to chipseal resealing.27 Nov 11:14 PM
New ZealandMayors embrace ‘common-sense' regional shake-upThey have embraced a proposal to replace regional councils with mayor-led boards.26 Nov 11:43 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'No fuss' farewells: One in five funerals have no service or ceremonyNo goodbye can leave people with 'unresolved emotions' or 'disenfranchised grief'.26 Nov 06:37 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRatepayers get 'good value for money' from councillors' $163k salaries, says mayorThe job is described as 'part-time' but the mayor says in reality it's not. 23 Nov 06:46 PM
New ZealandPontoon plan riles rowers, harbourside residentsRegional council says its new facility would slash emergency response times.20 Nov 08:38 PM
New ZealandSix dogs impounded after attack injures two in PāpāmoaThe owner of the dogs says she blames herself for the incident.20 Nov 02:23 AM
New ZealandCity council calls for public inquiry into water fluoridationTauranga's decision followed a 1345-signature public petition.19 Nov 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Worst that I have ever seen’: Father fears street violence could turn deadlyResident wants to see stronger police responses to incidents after a street brawl.13 Nov 06:35 PM
New ZealandResidents slam chip seal switch on quiet Pāpāmoa streetsUpgrading to asphalt would add about $3000 per household.10 Nov 08:16 PM
New ZealandSatisfaction with Tauranga council rises - surveyThe results reveal a mixed but improving picture of public sentiment.10 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandMauao fireworks probe: Security camera footage provides leadsThe incidents closed Mauao over three nights.10 Nov 05:18 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLuxury Tauranga apartments back on the market after six-month delayThey were pulled from sale in May due to 'challenging market' conditions.07 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandMauao closed, police involved as more fireworks let offTauranga City Council said it was preparing to file a police complaint.07 Nov 04:49 AM
New Zealand'A visionary': Alan Bickers remembered for lifetime of service and integrity Bickers, who has died aged 80, led the rebuild of the Holy Trinity after a 1999 fire.06 Nov 05:30 PM
New ZealandOutrage after Guy Fawkes fireworks set off on sacred MauaoFootage is being reviewed as authorities try to identify those involved.06 Nov 06:07 AM
New ZealandCouncil weighs tougher dog rules to protect wildlifeExperts urge a year-round ban on dogs in coastal dunes and Mount's Shark Alley.03 Nov 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Slip up' costs council: $1.49m fix needed for leaking Tauranga landfill siteThe old Cambridge Rd landfill closed in 1998 after more than 30 years of use.29 Oct 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Harsh critic of myself': How Drysdale rates his leadership as mayorTauranga's mayor and councillors assess their performances, one year in.27 Oct 07:43 PM
New Zealand'The worst I've ever known': Teachers and nurses join massive strikeUp to 100,000 teachers and healthcare workers are taking part nationwide.22 Oct 10:47 PM
New ZealandVoter turnout up despite council's $70k cut to election spendingVoting bins at supermarkets saw strong support and boosted last-day returns.22 Oct 03:29 AM
