New ZealandPāpāmoa local criticises Tauranga council for lack of action on dog-prohibited areas on beach"It’s the only beach we’ve got and I’m going to stick up for it.”11 Dec 06:00 PM
New ZealandBerm parking crackdown: Council starts issuing $40 fines, warningsBerm parking has been prohibited between Marsh St and Eleventh Avenue in the CBD.07 Dec 05:11 PM
New ZealandCourt date set in council's bid to recoup $20m costs for failed car parkThe Harington Transport Hub had already cost $19m when construction was abandoned.23 Nov 08:23 AM
New Zealand$42k and counting: Legal bill for failed prosecution of dog attackThe council has spent $42,000 on legal fees, with an appeal yet to be heard.16 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Trapped': Fears new $90m interchange fails to offer tsunami escape pathsMaps warn that few places are safe from a significant tsunami but escape is limited.09 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandChopper again on the chopping block after judge grants council leave to appealThe dog that attacked a Tauranga vet is again staring down the threat of death.03 Nov 01:15 AM
New Zealand'Appetite for change': New mayors elected in most major centres in strong election for right-leaning candidatesTory Whanau's mayoral win in Wellington bucked a national trend of right-leaning mayors.08 Oct 05:25 AM
New Zealand'Ridiculous': Potholes blamed for popped tyres, damaged wheels, injured anklesOne Tauranga man has resorted to filling in 'horrible' potholes himself.02 Oct 05:10 PM
New ZealandMan who lived in cave sentenced after attacking dog in public parkA teenager saw the man kicking a puppy against a rock.12 Sep 09:28 PM
New Zealand'We want everyone to have a say': Meet the people working to fix Links AveReducing rat running isn't as easy as it seems, but a panel is hard at work on a solution.23 Aug 08:19 PM
New ZealandBack to court: Council appeals unsuccessful dog attack prosecutionThe council is going back to court, appealing its failed charge against the dog's owner.15 Aug 04:33 AM
New ZealandBankruptcy case against Bella Vista developer halted as he plans defamation suitDanny Cancian owes more than $1 million to Carters.02 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Our hearts are full': Dog that attacked vet returned to family after verdictThe Tauranga City Council is not ruling out appealing the decision.13 Jul 04:55 AM
New ZealandDismissed: Judge throws out charge against owner of dog that attacked vetExperienced vet put herself in a position vulnerable to an attack, judge finds.12 Jul 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExemption sought: Major housing developments at risk from new Govt rulesLeader warns of even higher house prices, more homelessness and workers driven from city.07 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandFreedom campers outstay welcome in PāpāmoaCampers say they're actually quite nice people trying to get by in an 'expensive' world.05 Jul 08:43 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTenby Powell on cancer and life after resigning as Tauranga mayor'It's a good time to take stock: what have I done since my operation?'26 Jun 08:07 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Clear and compelling case' for ferry service, but it could cost $17mA business leader says in his view the study makes "no new progress".22 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Walking roughshod over us': CBD landlords left out of bus stop move talksThe relocated bus interchange is expected to be operational from next month.12 May 07:00 PM
New Zealand$17.2m deal: Kāinga Ora buys seven elder housing villagesState housing provider to spend $32.4 million on redevelopments, upgrades04 May 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'An absolute crock': Residents, tourists fume over $150 bus lane finesA petition to refund the fines has amassed thousands of signatures.02 May 06:14 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDeath threats from schoolboys: Bus drivers may boycott notorious stopRacial abuse from schoolchildren has left some drivers in tears.13 Apr 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'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."12 Apr 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Ugly': Residents slam Tauranga's proposed civic revampSome residents say a museum is important but others fear it could be a 'white elephant'.06 Apr 07:45 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuMaungatapu 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.04 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: New library site opens after 120,000 books movedTauranga's temporary library - He Puna Manawa - officially opens for business.03 Apr 10:15 PM
New ZealandTearful testimony: Bella Vista developer fights bankruptcy challengeThe developer owes Carters over a million dollars in unpaid building materials.31 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Decaying democracy': Why I think the situation in Tauranga just got weirderOPINION: How did it come to this?17 Mar 07:00 PM
New ZealandTauranga commission to remain until 2024Four commissioners were appointed to lead the council in February 2021.10 Mar 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRetailers brace for 'killer' parking fees as council nets $2m lossThe loss comes as the council considers selling up the city's parking buildings.08 Mar 05:14 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRates revolt threatened as commission seeks election delayCommissioners call to prevent a full return to a democratically elected council until 202507 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'The city has clearly died': $300m Tauranga civic rebuild cost floatedBut some say the huge cost will be worth it.21 Feb 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRevealed: Millions spent on Tauranga wastewater clean ups but cartoon elephant helpsAbout $1m a year is spent cleaning up Tauranga's wastewater overflows.20 Feb 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuTransitional houses to be relocated for $22m pump stationThe removal of the homes had been planned since the village's inception in 2017.18 Feb 11:00 PM