New ZealandThursday's mega-strike: What you need to knowWhere BoP strike events will be and how schools and health services will be impacted. 22 Oct 12:03 AM
New ZealandCoroner ‘troubled’ four bystanders didn’t remove girl lying face down in fountainNia Lohchab, 4, accidentally drowned in Tauranga's Memorial Park in 2023.20 Oct 09:06 PM
New ZealandGovt pledges 300 new social homes for Bay of Plenty by 2027Minister says 85% of the homes will be one or two bedrooms to meet local demand. 19 Oct 05:36 PM
New Zealand'Pattern of behaviour': $38k plan to combat burnouts, drug use on waterfrontBoulders and new parking layouts aim to curb the bad behaviour.17 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandDenyer confirmed as Western Bay mayor after final countVoter turnout was 38.06%, slightly up from 37.6% in 2022. 17 Oct 02:25 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTauranga buildings face being cut from quake-prone list under Govt overhaulA revamp of the earthquake-prone building system could save Tauranga owners millions.16 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandUpdated election results increase lead for DenyerThe results show just one change for the Western Bay of Plenty.12 Oct 08:33 PM
New Zealand'Really overwhelming': First-time Māori ward councillor reacts to poll resultDarlene Dinsdale says she has three years to ensure Māori voices are heard.12 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandWestern Bay mayor starts second term with focus on change and water reformsA regional deal could unlock funding for key housing and road projects.12 Oct 01:58 AM
New Zealand'It was worth it': After challenging term, Tapsell wins Rotorua in landslideThe mayor says she's ready to lead Rotorua again after first-term 'hate and threats'.12 Oct 01:00 AM
New ZealandChip seal ordeal: Pāpāmoa road noise 'unbearable' and 'constant''You don’t even dare sit outside because it’s so loud,' says one disgruntled resident.10 Oct 05:06 PM
New ZealandLocal elections: Your last-minute voting guideVoting closes at midday Saturday, with results expected from 2pm.09 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandTauranga mayor vows cheaper redo after $105m pool project haltedMayor Mahé Drysdale says the rebuild could now cost tens of millions less.08 Oct 09:31 PM
New Zealand'Hero' 10yo saves drowning toddler who was 'grey as concrete' from wave pool floorShe spotted the 3-year-old girl motionless on the bottom of NZ's biggest wave pool.07 Oct 06:16 PM
New ZealandEmpty streets, fewer sales: Businesses hit by new parking rulesOne owner says her café is losing $1000 a week since paid parking began.02 Oct 09:05 PM
New ZealandLifeguards perform CPR on child pulled from NZ's biggest wave poolMembers of the public handed the child to lifeguards, who were able to resuscitate them.02 Oct 06:39 PM
New ZealandLeeder steps down after 12 years: The projects he's most proud ofDairy farmer Doug Leeder is retiring from the Bay of Plenty Regional Council.01 Oct 08:03 PM
New ZealandCity council sank $4.7m into scrapped pool plansBut the council's new plan has the backing of several community sport groups.26 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandPublic backs dragon as search begins for new siteThe 1.2m-tall dragon is built entirely from scrap-metal vehicle parts.26 Sep 03:15 AM
New ZealandMurray-Benge aims to scrap regional council if elected mayorHer goals also include cutting SmartGrowth and Priority One to curb council costs.22 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandTauranga landmarks to light up blue for International Day of Sign LanguagesOn Tuesday, September 23, from Wharf Street to Masonic Park, to Tunks Reserve, and the Waterfront Playground and surrounds, blue lights will illuminate the way.Watch22 Sep 05:22 AM
New ZealandA new cycleway and a kiwifruit traffic solution on Dally's agenda if electedGrant Dally wants a Te Puke to Tauranga cycleway if funding can be secured.21 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand20-minute free parking approved for Tauranga city centre and fringe zonesMayor Mahé Drysdale says the move aims to support struggling city retailers.19 Sep 01:52 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Dog attacks a growing problemOPINION: It's easy to empathise with owners. Few expect their pets will harm others.18 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Bottom line': Regional deal must benefit Western Bay, says mayorDenyer backs a Katikati bypass, a project locals have sought for more than 100 years.18 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandReforming council culture the focus for mayoral candidate Suaree BorellShe says council culture must shift to make 'impactful decisions'.17 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Impacted for life': 79yo badly injured man among dog attack victimsDetails revealed as new figures show more than 100 people attacked.15 Sep 10:24 PM
New ZealandDon Thwaites pledges to sell council HQ if elected Western Bay mayorHe says two new offices in Ōmokoroa and Te Puke would be cheaper.15 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandEx-council CEO seeking mayoralty wants district to 'partner for progress’John Holyoake says the Western Bay needs to embrace change rather than fight it.14 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Death knell': CBD retailers fear impact of one-way street idea'Please listen to the people who have a vested interest in the heart of the city.'14 Sep 07:45 AM
New ZealandDragon slayers: Two-tonne public art sculpture forced off street corner'If you ask for permission, it takes years. Better to ask for forgiveness' - art gifter.11 Sep 08:53 PM
New ZealandVoting countdown: Key dates, rules and what’s at stake in council electionsOrange voting papers will be delivered to mailboxes from today.08 Sep 09:23 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Not asking for millions, just a paint job': Hospitality battlers plead for helpOperators on The Strand, Tauranga say foot traffic is vanishing, with businesses failing.07 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTauranga's 'massive' week: Record-breaking Aims Games 2025 wrapsThis year's event hosted 14,000 athletes from 431 schools competing in 27 sporting codes.05 Sep 06:00 PM
