New ZealandNot enough cash: Major city projects delayed amid three waters woesIt comes as Tauranga's council grapples with 'budget limitations'.04 Mar 11:43 PM
New Zealand'Perfect sense': $147m hotel and conference centre poised for CBDThe council says the project could be worth $58.8m in benefits to the city.04 Mar 09:30 PM
New ZealandControversial road-pricing project scrapped after public backlashThe idea to toll many main arterial routes was labelled “ludicrous” and "unfair".04 Mar 01:06 AM
New Zealand200 arrests in six months: How this CBD is turning the tide on crime'We feel well supported. In the past, we felt that no one even cared.'03 Mar 06:17 PM
New ZealandAll Mauao tracks to close while sculptures installedWeighing around two tonnes each, the sculptures will be installed via helicopter.29 Feb 02:36 AM
New ZealandFailed bid to have newly elected council monitored revealedBut those behind it are considering trying again.28 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Cross': Tolley says she did not have 'anything to do with' disinviting election event speakerA council executive says she made the call to change the event speaker – and stands by it.22 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCongestion charging could be needed to keep Tauranga movingThe current funding model for transport infrastructure is “not going to cut it”.21 Feb 07:17 PM
New ZealandOne-way streets: CBD firms object to 'lack of transparency' on pilot schemeA number of two-way streets will become one-way in Tauranga City Centre.19 Feb 09:47 PM
New ZealandBiggest junior life-saving carnival to descend on Mount MaunganuiThousands of people are expected at Mount Maunganui Beach over the four days.18 Feb 11:18 PM
New ZealandNappies and dead animals: The 'revolting' items being dumped in recycling bins'You wouldn’t want somebody to come in and throw a dead animal on your desk.'18 Feb 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCouncil cans ratepayer leader's speech invitation after critical survey'I just don’t know what the hell’s going on.'17 Feb 04:03 PM
New ZealandFrom $800 to $37,000: City bid to hike field fees slated as a ‘cash grab'The proposed fee structure is based on a single week of training time.14 Feb 10:27 PM
New ZealandCouncil urged not to ‘kill’ Historic Village with rent increasesAbout 50 people packed council chambers.14 Feb 01:03 AM
New Zealand‘Overwhelming' resistance: Residents want city to trim $4.75b budgetThe city needs that money to fund proposed projects over 10 years.13 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCalls to axe proposed Tauranga stadium continue”Let’s call the community stadium what it is: a second regional rugby stadium.”13 Feb 02:14 AM
New ZealandMouse poo, dripping seafood juice and undercooked kai - food safety officers' worst NZ findsLocal councils have shared how they go about ensuring food hygiene.11 Feb 03:50 PM
New Zealand'Tough call': About 40 Warehouse staff to find new roles as central site closes"Our main focus right now is making sure they’re taken care of." - Warehouse boss.10 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDeemed too risky: ‘Crucial’ housing plans delayed 10 yearsThe housing development is expected to offer homes for 15,500 people.09 Feb 11:06 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBella Vista saga: Review finds evacuated home was not dangerous as deemed by councilBut the council says it made the right decision at the time.09 Feb 03:50 PM
New Zealand'Cannot pay': Charity could close if council's fee hike plan goes aheadMen’s Shed says it can’t afford council plans to introduce ‘fairer’ fees.08 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandChanges, revenues and costs: Your guide to city parkingCosts are more than income from parking.02 Feb 07:35 PM
New ZealandCouncil buys Cameron Rd Warehouse building to house new indoor courtsThe new courts - to cost $25m - are part of the Memorial Park redevelopment plans.02 Feb 04:30 AM
New ZealandTauranga’s four-year council term a first for New ZealandAn election will be held on July 20 in which a mayor and nine councillors will be chosen.31 Jan 08:49 PM
New Zealand'Financial hit' for Cameron Rd stores as works - now set to cost $110m - continueConstruction began in 2021 with an $85m budget.29 Jan 05:04 PM
New Zealand'Caretaker role': Act Party weighs in on Tauranga's commissionAct is joining a former mayor call for Tauranga’s commission to take caretaker role.28 Jan 10:15 PM
New ZealandVirtual reality: It’s an earthquake, it’s a tsunami, it’s... only a simulationA Tauranga council adviser says people find the experience immersive and surprising.28 Jan 03:03 AM
New ZealandOne Love 2024: 15k concertgoers to attend from over 20 countriesPlus all you need to know about road closures and noise control25 Jan 08:00 PM
New Zealand'Terrible': Huge cost of drowning and water injuries revealed'Understanding and respecting the power of New Zealand’s waters is crucial.'25 Jan 10:32 AM
New ZealandEx-mayor wants minister to limit Tauranga commission's powers ahead of electionGreg Brownless fears ‘entrenchment’ for the new elected council.25 Jan 03:56 AM
New ZealandCouncil spends $4600 on unneeded signsAbout 22 signs were erected despite parking changes being delayed.23 Jan 09:49 PM
New ZealandPay error ‘disappoints’ council employeesStaff are frustrated after being paid incorrectly for working recent public holidays.23 Jan 02:03 AM
New ZealandBagpipes, bad singing: The sounds irking a city and which suburb complained most'Urban sprawl' on shrinking sections a factor in noise complaints: planning researcher12 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMains break causes discoloured water in CBD, AvenuesTauranga City Council has issued some advice.11 Jan 11:57 PM
