New ZealandStreetlight stand-off: Posh streets of Pāpāmoa vs Council rates savingsEnergy-saving and cheaper to run so what's the problem? Made with funding from NZ On Air.23 Oct 06:46 PM
KahuPush for new councillor to resign after Treaty commentReactions to comments to 'end the Treaty gravy train'. Made with funding from NZ On Air.19 Oct 01:36 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTenby Powell: Blue-collar beginnings to rich listerTauranga's new mayor talks about fatherhood, army life, business matters and his new role.18 Oct 05:08 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA 'little hiccup' haunted councillorLong-serving councillor Rick Curach has lost his bid for a seventh term.13 Oct 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessMayoral hopeful's Auckland home hits market again"Frankly, we don't want to sell it. We've got a very good offer for it right now."11 Oct 04:50 AM
PremiumPremiumConstruction$16m lawsuit: Mt Maunganui leaky building heads for 10-week trialScope of claim revealed: 12 parties involved in $16m Mt Maunganui claim09 Oct 04:55 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRevealed: The five most sought-after jobs in local politicsThe most competitive jobs in local politics aren't necessarily the highest paid.06 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Colonialism alive and well': Council takes back plan to give land to Māori trustBut the council isn't giving the land to the Elms Foundation either24 Sep 01:31 AM
KahuLocal Focus: Dame Susan Devoy slams 'racist' submissionsRacism has "reared its ugly head". Made with funding from NZ On Air.08 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe Elms: Land grab or historic opportunity?A Tauranga historic site provokes controversy and pointed comments.18 Aug 06:42 PM
LifestyleLocal Focus: Ex-rugby player wants a crack at council30-year-old AJ Tuhoro says it's time for change. Made with funding from NZ On Air.12 Aug 03:47 AM
VideoLocal Focus: Ex-rugby player wants a go at Council30-year-old AJ Tuhoro says it's time for change. Made with funding from NZ On Air. Watch12 Aug 01:26 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Viciousness and personal attacks': City councillor quits after social media hate'The viciousness and personal attacks don't just affect me'.07 Aug 11:45 PM
EnvironmentSeven Tauranga waste projects win community fundingThe next round will open for applications early next year30 Jul 07:03 PM
VideoLocal Focus: Country Singer turned business advocate wants a shot at Council'The Council is broken' Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch26 Jul 10:57 PM
New Zealand'I'm not the bad guy': Mayoral candidate Danny Cancian'I'm not the bad guy everyone says I am'. Made with funding from NZ On Air.26 Jul 09:30 PM
New Zealand'Abhorrent and sickening': Council recipient of 'suspicious package'The incident shut down parts of the Tauranga CBD on Friday.22 Jul 03:43 AM
New ZealandTauranga CBD reopens after suspicious substance removed from council buildingThe office area, personnel and equipment are being decontaminated.19 Jul 12:18 AM
New ZealandCompostable coffee cups still ending up in landfillsEco-friendly compostable cups are actually just heading to the landfill.02 Jul 05:16 AM
BusinessLocal Focus: Tenby Powell says Tauranga deserves betterMeet the man behind the suit. Made with funding from NZ On Air.18 Jun 11:29 PM
New ZealandDame Susan Devoy withdraws from Tauranga mayoralty raceSeven other people have announced they will stand for Mayor of Tauranga08 Jun 09:35 PM
PremiumPremiumCricketCricket club 'homeless' on home groundCouncil has ripped up wicket it promised to provide; cricket club shunted around park.07 Jun 12:00 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Council halts Palm Beach plantingPāpāmoā councillors promise to consult locals. Made with funding from NZ On Air.06 May 11:48 PM
PoliticsLocal Focus: Kelvin Clout to run for mayor, againClout hopes to be third time lucky. Made with funding from NZ On Air.15 Apr 03:58 AM
OpinionMoira Lawler: Ban on homeless a symptom of a wider problemCOMMENT: Rough sleeping bans are not the way to deal with homelessness.09 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandTauranga's retail begging ban called 'inhumane'Not everyone is happy about the new bylaw. Made with funding by NZ On Air.03 Apr 09:00 PM
New ZealandTauranga shows outpouring of grief over attacksTauranga flags to fly at half mast.16 Mar 02:31 AM
New ZealandProtest rising over 'concrete pad' in Mount MaunganuiSaga continues for the controversial green space. Made with funding from NZ On Air.13 Mar 04:08 AM
New ZealandBehind the cordon at the Bella Vista homes evacuation siteThe tops of all 16 Bella Vista houses on Lakes Boulevard have been earmarked for removal.11 Mar 06:15 AM
Business'Shortcuts' blamed for Baywave's up to $4m repair billCEO blames failed building company's 'shortcuts', 'inferior materials' for issues05 Mar 07:00 PM
ConstructionCouncil, builder, developer sued for $36m over defectsDeveloper, architect, engineer among those being sued over defects in apartment building.01 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandHeatwave: Sprinkler ban for TaurangaDry weather conditions and peak water usage has resulted in a sprinkler ban.29 Jan 06:33 PM
New ZealandYEAR IN REVIEW: 'Overfilled' glass crates left unemptiedYear in review: Many people will be coming home to unemptied yellow-stickered glass crates01 Jan 08:00 PM
Business'This whole town has become one big Airbnb'Summer is coming! But it's not good news for everyone. Made with funding from NZ On Air.29 Dec 02:00 AM