New ZealandOlympian Mahé Drysdale weighs joining election race: 'There’s opportunity there'The grandson of Sir Bob Owens already has a family member in the race.18 Apr 05:03 PM
New ZealandMemorial Park fountain gets $100k upgradeThe fountain is undergoing work to make it safer.18 Apr 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Truly disturbing': Ex-mayor slams commission’s request to Simeon Brown for hybrid council'There is genuine concern that history may repeat itself' - report.17 Apr 05:03 PM
New ZealandLandlord ‘bleeding money’ as bus stop deters tenants'It’s a long time without tenants.'17 Apr 05:22 AM
New Zealand'Absolutely horrendous': Locals petition council over road concernsA mobile speed camera recorded 90km/h in a 50km/h area.16 Apr 07:42 PM
New ZealandTauranga’s speed limit proposal met with warning from ministerBrown said the Government did not support these types of blanket speed limit reductions.15 Apr 12:37 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTears and triumphs: Tolley on rebuilding Tauranga and what she'll do next'I’m a bit of a sook, really.'14 Apr 01:40 AM
New Zealand'Corrosive obsession with a person's race' — Seymour on Māori wards'If there was a vote in Auckland where I reside, I’d be voting no.'12 Apr 06:08 AM
New ZealandSix years, four emails, and a petition: Why is it so hard to get a rainbow crossing in Tauranga?Now a rainbow community advocate has started a petition.12 Apr 02:17 AM
New ZealandFirst look: Inside the luxury new Tauranga apartments luring AucklandersThe scale of the mixed-use development is likened to Singapore or Melbourne offerings.11 Apr 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Colossal waste' or 'Godsend'?: Verdicts in on $1.78m crossingsSafety concerns for local schoolchildren had been “alleviated considerably”.10 Apr 09:52 PM
New Zealand'Heartwarming’: Sports club may get new home after 'massive stuggle''The last few years, it’s just been a ... massive hit to our mana.'10 Apr 05:45 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHousing market: The city where average capital values have plummeted since 2021Interest rates, inflation, and rising construction costs have been blamed.09 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandLobby group claims commission is ‘trampling over local democracy’Tolley said she would prefer hybrid local governance because democracy sometimes fails.05 Apr 01:41 AM
New Zealand‘The real deal’: Councillor remembered as visionary leader, devoted to townRichard Crawford suffered a heart attack while cycling in the Redwoods.03 Apr 11:06 PM
New ZealandDemocracy 'at times ... fails': Tolley backs 'hybrid' model ahead of city election'Angst' in Tauranga as elections approach, 'old guard' angle for re-election.03 Apr 10:23 PM
New ZealandCalls grow for minister to curb Tauranga commission's powersWhat Local Government Minister Simeon Brown said in response.02 Apr 04:03 PM
New ZealandRelief as council backs down on ‘nightmare’ fees for village'It would’ve been extremely difficult, sort of a nightmare situation.'28 Mar 04:37 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand10-year city deals: The spot PM says will 'likely' be one of the firstGovt wants 30-year infrastructure project pipeline – 'not just ideas but proper projects'.26 Mar 11:10 PM
New ZealandTauranga bars to close earlier under booze rule changes“The potential tip out at 2am will find us pushing a lot more people out on the street."26 Mar 07:48 PM
New Zealand'Intolerable risk to life': Council agrees to buy slip-damaged homes'Getting to this point has taken longer than any of us may have expected.'25 Mar 05:22 AM
New Zealand'Finally': Owners of homes hit by landslide from reserve may get buyout offer'If [the council’s] reserve hadn’t fallen down on our house, we’d be happy as Larry.'23 Mar 09:41 PM
New ZealandMount Maunganui’s surprise smiley-face roundabout vandalisedThe cheerful spot has already been restored - it's just missing one thing...21 Mar 10:06 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Don’t know how we can cope': Building consents plunge in 'most unaffordable city''We are nowhere near where we should be.'21 Mar 04:01 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusiness$148m development dispute: Hawkins granted interim injunction in battle with Farmers ownersThe builder and owners of the apartment, retail and dining project have gone to court.21 Mar 03:41 AM
New ZealandCouncil backs down on paid Mount parking, plans enforcement crackdownLocal businesses are pleased the council has backed down on paid parking plans.19 Mar 10:04 PM
New Zealand13 German shepherds, 40 cats removed from residential homeSeizure of dogs - all underweight and some with parvo - council's 'largest-ever'.19 Mar 04:01 PM
New ZealandAre you enrolled? Tauranga election four months awayFor the first time since 2019, Tauranga voters will elect their council representatives.18 Mar 11:33 PM
New ZealandFree bus fares could be axed after Government pulls fundingThe council’s public transport committee discussed its options.13 Mar 08:56 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Expensive flop': $75k in public funding for app downloaded 2200 timesAuthorities say the ratepayer-funded project is worthwhile and feedback has been good.12 Mar 04:02 PM
New ZealandNew stadium to be delivered in stages and construction pushed backBudget restraints have been caused by the need to improve water infrastructure.11 Mar 09:27 PM
New ZealandDeath, evacuations and gunfire: Inside Tenby Powell's warzone mission'You wander around the grave sites wondering how people can do this to other people.'09 Mar 03:50 PM
New ZealandCouncil backs down on ‘cash-grab’ sports fees'Where we’ve landed is probably reasonably fair.'07 Mar 06:22 AM
New ZealandTauranga ratepayers face 15.8 per cent rates hike, Cameron Rd works delayedHomeowners face paying another 11.1 per cent on average.06 Mar 01:09 AM
