New ZealandSpeed limits to drop to 30km/h in TaurangaThe council has approved the new 30km/h variable speed limit outside the 35 schools.12 Dec 01:17 AM
New Zealand'Panicked voice of oppression': Council backs iwi roles despite flood of oppositionIwi representatives will vote on council committees despite thousands of opposing emails.11 Dec 07:53 PM
New Zealand‘It's time’: $128m Tauranga museum greenlit after 25 years of talksTauranga will have a museum by 2029 after talking about it for 25 years.10 Dec 06:04 AM
New ZealandCity considers installing fluoride-free water tap at the borderSupplying unfluoridated water to Tauranga locals will be discussed at a meeting on Monday.08 Dec 03:03 AM
New ZealandWhānau rally for city's first Māori ward councillor struck by rare illnessLocals will climb Mauao to fundraise for Tauranga councillor Mikaere Sydney.03 Dec 11:25 PM
New ZealandThe first results are in: How satisfied is Tauranga with its new council?And is new Mayor Mahé Drysdale happy with the report card?27 Nov 04:02 PM
New ZealandNew Mount skatepark to host national skateboarding eventTauranga to host Skateboard Nationals in March 2025, showcasing top Kiwi skateboarders.27 Nov 03:34 AM
New ZealandTauranga council tight-lipped after marine precinct sale haltedThe council is taking legal advice as it decides next steps for the marine precinct deal.26 Nov 04:17 AM
New ZealandTauranga waterfront’s new playground is opening - and Santa’s invitedThere will be food, fun and games - and a jolly man in a red suit.25 Nov 12:52 AM
New ZealandMarine precinct sale stopped after interim injunction grantedThe council has also been served with judicial review proceedings.22 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandLiquor stores caught selling to minorsA tavern operating without a duty manager also found in breach.21 Nov 11:31 PM
New Zealand'Feel the wairua': $300k sculpture by Rotorua artist unveiled in Tauranga CBDA 7-tonne sculpture by a has been unveiled in Tauranga's Red Square.21 Nov 01:02 AM
New Zealand'The deal sucks': MPs seek Auditor-General inquiry into marine precinct saleTauranga City Council is investigating its sale of the precinct to a developer.20 Nov 08:00 PM
New ZealandDo a mean Manu! City hosts first qualifying event for world champsTauranga's bombing competition has been named an official qualifying event for 2025.18 Nov 07:54 PM
New Zealand'Backlash': City-centre business faces drop in sales after road changes'The business is no longer viable yet I have two years left on my lease'.16 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew design plans wanted for Tauranga’s $105m aquatic centreTauranga City Council has paused plans for the $105m Memorial Park aquatic facility15 Nov 03:01 AM
New Zealand'So beautiful': Hundreds of migrants welcomed on to maraeFamilies spent time learning about Māori culture.13 Nov 11:27 PM
New ZealandTauranga water mains break causing discoloured waterIt affects the area from the city centre to Greerton.12 Nov 11:04 PM
New ZealandAims Games injects $8.78m into Tauranga economyAn economic impact report was commissioned during the September sporting showpiece.08 Nov 03:52 AM
New ZealandWhy Tauranga's new mayor, councillors support industrial rates risesTauranga's industrial businesses are paying at least double in rates than residents.06 Nov 09:16 PM
New ZealandFeedback sought on alcohol-free area in the MountThe temporary alcohol-free area was first introduced in December 2018.05 Nov 01:55 AM
New Zealand'Unsupported allegations': Tauranga mayor backs staff 'targeted' on social mediaSocial media comments about Tauranga City Council 'unfairly targeted council staff'.04 Nov 04:13 AM
New Zealand'Pretty meaty actions': Hopes for air quality pushMount industrial businesses have agreed to lower their environmental impact. Is it enough?31 Oct 08:17 PM
New ZealandNew $300,000 city sculpture to be revealedA 7m sculpture inspired by nature and Māori imagery will be unveiled in Tauranga's CBD.29 Oct 06:13 PM
New ZealandTauranga marine precinct sale ‘unconscionable’, meeting toldThe sale of Tauranga's marine precinct for $13.9m has angered fishing businesses.27 Oct 01:00 AM
New Zealand‘Trail of broken promises’: $34m council land sale disappoints hapūA Tauranga hapū wanted to build homes for its whanau but the land was sold to developers.24 Oct 06:30 PM
New ZealandHouses and jobs: Major new project to build 300 homesAt least 307 new dwellings are expected to be built on the land.23 Oct 03:05 AM
New ZealandCouncil to review controversial road closure on 7th AveThe council will look at options for 7th Ave, which became a cul-de-sac last May.22 Oct 04:01 AM
New ZealandSeveral candidates lag on financial returns after Tauranga electionSeveral candidates still have not filed their expenses and donation returns.21 Oct 03:30 AM
New ZealandIconic hot pools' opening time causing 'disharmony' – petitioner"You could say ‘well, go to another pool’, but those are ... very uniquely different."17 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandThe NZ city with 2000 ghost homes: 'Hard problem to solve'Despite the empty homes, the council says it's not a concern.16 Oct 07:09 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Outdoor dining fees hike could ruin some town centresOPINION: The challenging times for hospitality are about to get worse.16 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMayor Mahé Drysdale votes no on fluoridationThe Olympic rowing champion says he wants more safety assurances.15 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandSpot the kiwi at Tauranga’s city centreTwenty sculptures of kiwi are dotted around Tauranga's city centre.15 Oct 03:50 AM
