New ZealandTauranga CBD revamp pushes ahead – with potential savingsA change in funding for Tauranga’s civic precinct could save $1m a year in interest.20 Aug 01:28 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Double-whammy': Downsized bin business says $10k rates hike is 'obscene''There’s no excuse for rates going up that fast. It’s just completely unnecessary.'19 Aug 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Traffic hazard': Residents, road users demand safety barriers be removedPeople have spoken out, saying the concrete separators do more harm than good.18 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPhoto competition launched to show people aged 65-plus 'living their best life'The winning photos will feature in an outdoor exhibition in Tauranga.17 Aug 06:16 PM
New Zealand'No democracy, no rates': Tauranga resident's rates revoltA Tauranga woman has been locked in a row with the council over unpaid rates.16 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandThe six-figure salaries Tauranga's new mayor and councillors will earnExtra $25,900 pay justified by committee leadership roles.15 Aug 11:32 PM
New ZealandTauranga's first Māori ward councillor granted medical leave until 2025Tauranga’s Māori ward councillor is on leave until 2025 because of illness15 Aug 08:15 AM
New Zealand'Murder': 64 chickens slain, council hunt killer dogs“That’s what this is - the murder of my defenceless poor chickens by killer dogs."14 Aug 08:37 PM
New Zealand‘Good result’: Links Ave reopens after two years of closuresA new trial for Mt Maunganui's Links Ave has increased access to the street.13 Aug 05:12 AM
New ZealandCancer, landslide, crash: Injured forklift driver's 'hellish' yearsThe Mount Maunganui man says he is still 'so thankful' despite his harsh experiences.09 Aug 05:02 PM
New ZealandMayor says Govt water plan ‘significant step forward’Mahé Drysdale weighs in on the Government's new water plans.09 Aug 05:07 AM
New ZealandFailed transport hub: Tauranga council appeals High Court decision over costsThe council awaits trial in bid to recoup millions of dollars on site it sold for $1.08 Aug 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Significant consequences:' Errors in car parking building design cost council $19mNow three engineers are facing negligence allegations at a disciplinary hearing.05 Aug 06:29 AM
New Zealand‘Exasperated’: Tauranga ferry decision delayed'We need to have this vision for Tauranga as a harbour city, not just a port city.'05 Aug 06:11 AM
New ZealandLights, no camera: Call for more action on vandals' 'escape route' in PāpāmoaResidents 'terrorised' by people throwing rocks at their homes.02 Aug 05:02 PM
New ZealandMahé Drysdale sworn in as Tauranga's mayor'Our city expects nothing less than governance that is respectful and is united.'02 Aug 07:30 AM
New ZealandEngineers face disciplinary hearing over failed transport hubThree engineers are facing a disciplinary hearing over failed Tauranga transport hub02 Aug 04:30 AM
New Zealand'It’s like Weet-Bix': Inside seven-time councillor's winning campaign strategyHe only has 25 Facebook followers and didn't pay for sponsored posts. He won by 1894 votes31 Jul 07:56 PM
New ZealandFormer Tauranga commissioner sought for committee to decide mines proposalOceanaGold wants to put a further 47 properties within the Martha Mineral Zone.31 Jul 03:30 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCounting cranes: How Tauranga's CBD plans to survive - and thrive'There’s so much new stuff going in and the older sort transitioning out.'29 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandOnly re-elected member of sacked council pleased to 'keep championing the cause'The Pāpāmoa ward councillor is the only one from the 2019 council to be re-elected.29 Jul 05:01 AM
New Zealand'Terrorised': Rocks thrown at homes, smashed window 'sounded like a bomb'Frustrated resident stakes out the alley at night trying to catch the vandals.26 Jul 05:02 PM
New Zealand'Our job is to engage': Drysdale disappointed at Tauranga turnoutOnly 38.7% of voters cast a ballot in Tauranga's first council election for five years.26 Jul 02:03 AM
PremiumPremiumSportBoat to ballot: Louisa Wall on Mahé Drysdale's uncharted courseLouisa Wall decodes how Mahé Drysdale's gold medals could shape Tauranga's future.26 Jul 01:30 AM
New Zealand'So frustrating': Park petanque terrain trashed twice after $12,500 upgradePentanque terrain has been vandalised twice.25 Jul 10:10 PM
PoliticsMahé Drysdale confirms move to Tauranga after securing the mayoraltyThe former Olympian also stressed he does not want to push his own mandate on the council.24 Jul 11:26 PM
New ZealandFinal election results show Mahé Drysdale strokes ahead in mayoral raceThe final voter turnout rate was 38.7% after all special votes were processed.23 Jul 06:55 AM
New ZealandTauranga’s first Māori ward councillor in hospitalThe newly elected councillor is undergoing treatment, says Mayor-elect Mahé Drysdale.22 Jul 08:00 AM
New ZealandMahé's our mayor: Hard work just starting for former OlympianThe double Olympic champion says his mayoralty will be about positivity and collaboration.21 Jul 06:09 AM
New ZealandEx-Olympic rower Mahé Drysdale set to become Tauranga’s mayorProgress results are out for the Tauranga local body election.20 Jul 04:33 AM
New ZealandBoat ramp parking charge not on, says fishermanBoaties will now have to pay to park their trailer near some boat ramps in Tauranga.19 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandSeymour marks Tauranga returning to 'a council that you’re able to vote out'His public meeting was interrupted by a protest and a fire alarm being triggered.19 Jul 04:52 AM
New ZealandWhat last-minute voters need to know about Tauranga's electionTurnout is lagging, with less than 24 hours to go.19 Jul 03:12 AM
New ZealandReviving a city’s heart: Tauranga’s commissioners on their big winsThe trials and triumphs of the commission's time in Tauranga.18 Jul 07:00 PM
