PremiumPremiumNew ZealandToilet troubles: Battle over controversial public loo that trapped woman insideThe toilet was installed at an Ōmokoroa reserve last year amid backlash from residents.22 Apr 06:43 PM
New Zealand'A name with mana': Te Rere o Ōmanawa restored as reserve's nameThe reserve south of Tauranga is known for its beautiful 35m waterfall.22 Apr 12:48 AM
New Zealand'Your income stays, ours doesn’t': Mount businesses grill mayor over supportMayor Mahé Drysdale ruled out rates relief for affected Mount businesses.21 Apr 09:03 PM
New Zealand'Avoid travel': Whakatāne evacuees advised to stay put, 125km/h wind gust in BoP12 Apr 05:57 AM
New ZealandHow two councils formed an uneasy water partnershipOne voted 6-4 to proceed with the partnership as councillors raised concerns about trust.07 Apr 06:37 PM
New ZealandWestern Bay revaluations: How your area did, and looking aheadA local valuer explains how the fuel crisis could impact the property market recovery.06 Apr 02:54 AM
New ZealandTwo Bay councils make 'landmark' water decision after long debateTauranga and Western Bay to form water organisation – with Thames-Coromandel keen to join.02 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandStop off, pay extra: New SH2 toll labelled 'unfair' to locals, businessesDrivers exiting and re-entering the TEL at Pāpāmoa East will be charged two tolls.31 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandDeadly landslide: Tauranga council hires four legal firmsLegal and technical/professional support costs are expected to run to millions of dollars.30 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew toll point for SH2 near Pāpāmoa: What drivers will payThe toll will affect Tauranga Eastern Link motorists using the Pāpāmoa East Interchange.27 Mar 12:45 AM
New Zealand'Genuine game-changer': Pāpāmoa East Interchange to open by Easter Some commuters say it will shave up to 15 minutes off their journeys.25 Mar 06:50 PM
New ZealandCouncil's legal costs mounting after Mauao landslideA new council report describes the financial impact of January's deadly storm.23 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand'No regrets': District's biggest election spender explains her strategyShe missed out on the mayoralty, but is happy her almost $20k was money well spent.19 Mar 11:01 PM
New ZealandHow many minutes major roadworks may add to Tauranga commutesProposed 15th Ave to Welcome Bay Rd works are expected to start next year.19 Mar 05:02 PM
New ZealandGovt sets terms for inquiry into deadly Tauranga landslidesEight people died in two landslides hours apart on January 22. 17 Mar 12:06 AM
New ZealandTauranga councillors back home security funding – but will any use it?'We want a wide range of people to feel confident standing for council,' the mayor says.12 Mar 10:00 PM
New ZealandGrandmother of boy killed by dogs will support accused owner in court'It feels like we are all being made to relive what happened that day.'11 Mar 05:03 PM
New ZealandMahé Drysdale sticks his oar in over pontoon plan that's riling rowersThe regional council plans to build a waterfront Maritime Emergency Response Facility.11 Mar 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNot here: Locals block plan to build new medical centre on public reserve"The community wants healthcare, but they don’t necessarily want to give up their parks."10 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandPush to ban fireworks on Tauranga beaches and other public placesA woman who lost a horse to a fireworks incident wants the focus to be on a wider ban.06 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandNew animal rules: Tougher dog limits and new chook licence but cats untouchedDog owners face new leash requirements for pets and no-go areas in Tauranga.04 Mar 11:02 PM
New ZealandHow a teen's spinal injury sparked a major review of pool diving safetyRecreational diving still paused at most Tauranga public pools months after incident.02 Mar 06:02 PM
New ZealandBig year ahead: What Tauranga councillors want for your neighbourhood this yearKey projects include new pools, roading links, stormwater upgrades and parks.27 Feb 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Profoundly unsafe': Cars stopping in passing lanes to turn right on Kaimai routeIt's one of several safety concerns locals and MPs want addressed on SH29.27 Feb 05:01 PM
New Zealand'We want to get it back to what it was': Mauao faces long, costly road to reopeningMayor: 'Our primary concern is safety; we're not going to do it if it's not safe.'24 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe district where councillors are getting an average $29k pay riseThe Remuneration Authority has boosted the total salary pool, but not everyone is happy.22 Feb 04:08 PM
New ZealandRegional Council election spending revealedStuart Crosby got in, but others who spent thousands failed to win.18 Feb 11:08 PM
