New ZealandPontoon plan riles rowers, harbourside residentsRegional council says its new facility would slash emergency response times.20 Nov 08:38 PM
New ZealandBattle to protect Bay waters from invasive pestsThe seaweed caulerpa and freshwater gold clams threaten to overwhelm native species.16 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandToll road 'frustration' as motorists endure 'years' of disruptionTauranga MP Sam Uffindell urges NZTA to reduce the toll to reflect road works impacts.13 Nov 11:03 PM
New Zealand'Worst that I have ever seen’: Father fears street violence could turn deadly13 Nov 06:35 PM
New Zealand'Slip up' costs council: $1.49m fix needed for leaking Tauranga landfill site29 Oct 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Pattern of behaviour': $38k plan to combat burnouts, drug use on waterfront17 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
New Zealand'Every emotion': Candidate in close race describes tense 48-hour update waitKat Macmillan overturned a five-vote deficit to lead Andrew von Dadelszen by 192 votes.13 Oct 10:00 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 ZealandJames Denyer re-elected as Western Bay MayorDenyer said he was “extremely happy and relieved” to be re-elected.11 Oct 05:50 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 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 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 Zealand'Out of kilter': Region's bus fares hiked for first time in seven years'We have to show that we are committed to getting our finances right in public transport.'26 Sep 04:00 AM
New ZealandMost council hopefuls back strong Māori role in resource protection - survey'The role of mana whenua and decision making came through really strongly.'23 Sep 09:19 PM
New ZealandWhy a 19-year-old Aucklander wants to be Western Bay's mayorDanielle Borell-Faa’soo says she would move back to Western Bay if elected.23 Sep 05:00 PM
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 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 ZealandLong-serving Tauranga principal remembered as 'great leader'Tributes flow after the death of Graham Young, who led Tauranga Boys' for 23 years.18 Sep 06:00 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
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Why separate seats could weaken the Māori influence they aim to protectOPINION: Rotorua's Māori councillor numbers fell after wards were introduced.17 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMayoral hopeful Rodney Joyce wants Ōmokoroa school in regional dealHe says finding a new chief executive will be the new council’s first key task.16 Sep 05:09 PM
