New ZealandBay of Plenty housing: Bishop rejects panel's recommendationsThe minister's decision opens the door to housing growth in the area.03 May 12:55 AM
New ZealandCouncils in line for big boost if GST returned on ratesCouncils could be in line for a billion-dollar boost each year should government agree.01 May 01:16 AM
New ZealandMount Maunganui’s poor air quality forces rethink of industrial sites'Critical need' to find space for emitting businesses in region, says Tolley.30 Apr 05:03 PM
New ZealandNew Tauranga bus stop locations ‘sub-optimal’A permanent CBD bus interchange location was decided at a Tauranga City Council meeting.29 Apr 07:14 PM
New ZealandAnzac Day: 'We will remember them'People gather to remember our fallen soldiers.24 Apr 09:55 PM
New ZealandCouncil faces big byelection bills after three reps quit, one diesCosts to fill the empty seats could hit up to $83,600.24 Apr 05:03 PM
New ZealandPaws-itively amazing career in animal servicesBetty Hall was once told by a teacher she would never get a job after finishing school.18 Apr 10:46 PM
New ZealandLandlord ‘bleeding money’ as bus stop deters tenants'It’s a long time without tenants.'17 Apr 05:22 AM
New Zealand'Absolutely horrendous': Locals petition council over road concernsA mobile speed camera recorded 90km/h in a 50km/h area.16 Apr 07:42 PM
New ZealandTauranga’s speed limit proposal met with warning from ministerBrown said the Government did not support these types of blanket speed limit reductions.15 Apr 12:37 AM
New Zealand'Corrosive obsession with a person's race' — Seymour on Māori wards'If there was a vote in Auckland where I reside, I’d be voting no.'12 Apr 06:08 AM
New Zealand'Heartwarming’: Sports club may get new home after 'massive stuggle''The last few years, it’s just been a ... massive hit to our mana.'10 Apr 05:45 AM
New ZealandPerson dies in workplace incidentEmergency services were called to Athenree Rd.09 Apr 08:51 PM
New ZealandOne person injured in workplace incidentPolice were helping ambulance and fire services at an incident on Athenree Rd.09 Apr 01:41 AM
New ZealandLower speed limits for Western Bay up to two years awayThe new speed management plan was adopted by the Western Bay of Plenty District Council.08 Apr 12:51 AM
New Zealand‘The real deal’: Councillor remembered as visionary leader, devoted to townRichard Crawford suffered a heart attack while cycling in the Redwoods.03 Apr 11:06 PM
New Zealand1000 patients a day: 'Essential' healthcare workers to strike for 24 hoursA 'full withdrawal' of labour will take place on April 2.28 Mar 04:02 PM
New ZealandTauranga bars to close earlier under booze rule changes“The potential tip out at 2am will find us pushing a lot more people out on the street."26 Mar 07:48 PM
New Zealand'Intolerable risk to life': Council agrees to buy slip-damaged homes'Getting to this point has taken longer than any of us may have expected.'25 Mar 05:22 AM
New ZealandCouncil backs down on paid Mount parking, plans enforcement crackdownLocal businesses are pleased the council has backed down on paid parking plans.19 Mar 10:04 PM
New Zealand'Disappointing': ‘Super’ bus stops near planned 'significant' project opposedThe council proposed two new 90m bus stops on either side of Durham St south.18 Mar 09:39 PM
New ZealandLoaded guns, 11,000 cannabis plants, 4kg of edibles seized in raid on gang landsPolice arrested 25 people in the five-day operation.18 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandFree bus fares could be axed after Government pulls fundingThe council’s public transport committee discussed its options.13 Mar 08:56 PM
New ZealandNew stadium to be delivered in stages and construction pushed backBudget restraints have been caused by the need to improve water infrastructure.11 Mar 09:27 PM
New Zealand'Swallowing a dead rat': Rules put council between ‘a rock and a hard place’The new rules allow for greater housing density in Ōmokoroa and Te Puke.08 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandCouncil backs down on ‘cash-grab’ sports fees'Where we’ve landed is probably reasonably fair.'07 Mar 06:22 AM
New ZealandTauranga ratepayers face 15.8 per cent rates hike, Cameron Rd works delayedHomeowners face paying another 11.1 per cent on average.06 Mar 01:09 AM
New ZealandPot plants in potholes: 'Creative' ploy to get road fixed successfulIt comes after roundabout grass was baled by a rogue farmer in the same community.28 Feb 11:04 PM
New ZealandSlip-damaged road remains closed after plea from kaumātuaThe road was previously used by 'rat runners' to avoid SH2.27 Feb 11:45 PM
New Zealand‘Totally reckless' planning rules on holdDangerous intersections and heavy traffic on SH2 not addressed - councillor.23 Feb 06:56 AM
New ZealandCongestion charging could be needed to keep Tauranga movingThe current funding model for transport infrastructure is “not going to cut it”.21 Feb 07:17 PM
New Zealand'Great concern': Mayor's worry for people using congested SH2 as new route delayed'You do it one day and it takes one hour and the next day it takes two hours, it's hard.'21 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandNo 'squabbles' and no 'bad behaviour', potential Tauranga councillors advised'The way to get things done, of course, is to collaborate,' says a local body politician.20 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandOne-way streets: CBD firms object to 'lack of transparency' on pilot schemeA number of two-way streets will become one-way in Tauranga City Centre.19 Feb 09:47 PM
