New ZealandDeadly Instagram-famed waterfall reopens to public after access safety upgradePlans to restore full access to the falls were abandoned earlier this year.05 Dec 01:54 AM
New ZealandFears for future: Council pushes dog owners out to make way for carparkClub hits out after being forced to find a new home.03 Dec 05:55 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSonya BatesonHow the Mount's wild New Year's Eves were tamed — and what was learnedOPINION: Teens and young adults used to come from all over to get drunk.01 Dec 03:02 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNumber 279 in the queue: Rates penalty notice has council's phone lines running hotCouncil says collecting its own rates has been mostly positive - despite some criticism.01 Dec 12:00 AM
New Zealand‘Absolute bollocks’: Businesses attack Cameron Rd project reportFeelings run high as the council rejects any chance of compensation.30 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandReturn of cultural site pivotal for Tauranga hapūThe land was purchased by Tauranga City Council in 1982.29 Nov 07:11 PM
New ZealandGardens and golfing? Public consultation on use of land in Mount MaunganuiOmanu resident has been pushing for a community garden since 2021.28 Nov 11:42 PM
New ZealandNew 'living seawall' aims to attract marine life to waterfrontThe seawall is part of the $84m plan to rejuvenate Tauranga’s waterfront.28 Nov 08:55 PM
New Zealand‘Disruption and distress’: Chief admits controversial roadworks have left city 'scarred'The review offered 13 ‘vital’ recommendations ahead of other major projects.28 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandPaid parking plans delayed in Tauranga after public outcryThe council commission decided to delay the plans at a meeting on Monday.27 Nov 10:47 PM
New ZealandPaid parking and bus lane plans on hold after community concerns - councilTauranga initiatives have been delayed after feedback from the community.27 Nov 01:23 AM
New Zealand'Cruel and disgusting': Expanding foam attack on beehive causes heartbreak'That’s the murder of thousands of bees.'23 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Makes no sense': Stores barred from selling booze before 10amBut restaurants can still serve alcohol from 9am.22 Nov 11:06 PM
New ZealandReview of Mount Maunganui air quality report to be commissionedThe report linked air pollution in the industrial area to premature deaths.22 Nov 10:50 PM
New Zealand'Fix it properly': 80yo fed up after potholes patched 11 times in 2.5 years'You can’t just shovel gravel in there and leave it.'21 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandFountain tragedy: $90k upgrade after 4-year-old's suspected drowning deathThe child died just three days before their 5th birthday.20 Nov 04:09 AM
New Zealand'Ludicrous' and 'unfair': What locals think about road-pricing idea for Tauranga$5 a trip in Auckland? What Tauranga's answer to congestion charging might cost.15 Nov 07:15 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandIt was sold for $1. Now this abandoned CBD building will become a $60m 'landmark'First three building consents issued for the 14-storey parking and office building.13 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandSupermarket caught selling booze to 17yo cops five-day banThe supermarket was caught in a controlled-purchase operation.13 Nov 02:21 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Save us': Letters to minister on whether Tauranga commission should stay revealedCommissioners' reappointment prompts strong views about their tenure.09 Nov 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Final nail in the coffin': Struggling CBD businesses reveal impact of carpark closure'We’ve endured very challenging times and shouldn't be penalised for staying in the CBD'.06 Nov 06:06 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Serious accountability' called for over $92m roadworks as businesses foldThe council says 'lessons have been learnt' as it delays the next stage of roadworks.03 Nov 05:05 PM
New ZealandNew closing times ‘tough’ on Tauranga's CBD barsBars will now have to stop admitting people earlier.31 Oct 11:32 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Amazing tenancy demand': Build costs and interest rates hit $200m sold-out Tauranga development'If we see a drop in interest rates next year then I think it will start to stimulate.'31 Oct 07:00 PM
New ZealandTauranga commissioners appointment prompts apology from 'misleading' Govt deptInternal Affairs said it didn't hold the information requested. The Ombudsman said it did.30 Oct 08:50 PM
New Zealand'Enough is enough': Student calls for safety measures at rail crossings following tragedy"School kids have the right to be safe going to and from school," Gia Nelson said.24 Oct 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFour-person council commission paid $914k for a year's part-time workChairwoman Anne Tolley says the costs are 'considerably less than a full elected council'.22 Oct 09:30 PM
New Zealand'Surprise' issues add $1m+ to CBD carpark project costIt comes after surprise issues in another civic project added $3.4m to its cost.22 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Ladies only': New initiative teaching ethnic women to swim'When I go on a holiday, I can swim with my girls ... and have fun with the family.'20 Oct 03:02 PM
New ZealandAnne Tolley and ex-councillor John Robson clash: 'See you at the election, Anne'. 'No you won't'Tolley said it was ironic to be lectured on good governance by Robson.19 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandControversial plans for more paid parking may be delayedThe changes were set to come into effect in three weeks.12 Oct 05:00 PM
New Zealand'She was just so young': Grieving mum of schoolgirl hit by train speaks of heartbreak'It’s awful to go to her grave and to know that she’s there and we’re leaving her there.'09 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandIntensification plans for Mount Maunganui ‘extremely irresponsible’, hearing told"Slowly being poisoned": Marae rep concerned at intensification, air quality.06 Oct 04:07 AM
New Zealand'High-risk hazard': Revised tsunami maps would have most in some suburbs flee to higher groundAn area previously listed as 'safe' is now at risk of inundation - but new refuges found.02 Oct 04:00 PM
