Latest from Tauranga City Council

'Clear and compelling case' for ferry service, but it could cost $17m

A business leader says in his view the study makes "no new progress".

'Walking roughshod over us': CBD landlords left out of bus stop move talks

The relocated bus interchange is expected to be operational from next month.

$17.2m deal: Kāinga Ora buys seven elder housing villages

State housing provider to spend $32.4 million on redevelopments, upgrades

'An absolute crock': Residents, tourists fume over $150 bus lane fines

A petition to refund the fines has amassed thousands of signatures.

Death threats from schoolboys: Bus drivers may boycott notorious stop

Racial abuse from schoolchildren has left some drivers in tears.

'No one is listening': Lifestyle village residents claim rates 'unjust'

"We are just being hammered from all angles - but the council is the worst culprit."

'Ugly': Residents slam Tauranga's proposed civic revamp

Some residents say a museum is important but others fear it could be a 'white elephant'.

Maungatapu powerline project cancelled: 'Marae will fight to the bitter end'

Transpower has canned plans to move a 3.3km section of its A-line supplying the Mount.

Local Focus: New library site opens after 120,000 books moved

Tauranga's temporary library - He Puna Manawa - officially opens for business.

Car in harbour: Golf star praises 'heroic' rescuers who tried to save mum

'He couldn't get the doors open and he was basically on his last breath.'

Election shake-up: Ex-mayors at odds over new ward voting model

Concerns raised at a "silent majority" of the community not having their say.

Three Waters mandate upset: Mayors draft joint letter to PM

The mayor is still considering whether to sign a letter calling for a meeting with the PM.

Tauranga representation review sparks huge response

The city's future election could look very interesting indeed, going by some suggestions.

'Difficult decisions': Marae fears rising sea levels will force 'retreat' from whenua

'It's ... adaptation. We know climate change is coming,' say marae leaders.

Furious: Protesters gather at council over Three Waters reform

Concern at the proposed Three Waters reform swells in Tauranga.

Squatters, overcrowding products of Tauranga's housing shortage

'No clear answers' to Tauranga's housing shortage and affordability crisis, says council.

Commissioners' plea: Housing shortfall a challenge too big to face alone

Tauranga City Council's commissioners have pleaded to the Government for help.

Flesh-eating disease catalyst for life on the street: Book reveals stories of homeless

What started out as a research project has morphed into a collection of personal stories.