New ZealandWestern Bay households face 13.6pc rates riseThere is a proposal to delay 12 projects.10 May 01:02 AM
New ZealandStaff shortages force closures at Pathlab clinicsClosures were decided once all other options were exhausted, Pathlab says.08 May 05:40 AM
New Zealand'Disengaged': Frustration for parents waiting for new school as lot stays emptyA dad says kids are stuck spending a 'stupid amount of time' on buses to get to school.07 May 05:02 PM
New ZealandTauranga subdivision needs $400m for roads. Who will pay for it?Tauranga's council could face a 'substantive funding gap' for new roads.06 May 08:35 PM
New ZealandMinister's decision on housing intensification rules 'rational and reasonable'Greater housing density will go ahead in the high-growth areas of Ōmokoroa and Te Puke.06 May 06:20 AM
New ZealandHorse dies after crash, police issue warningPolice were called to the crash this morning.06 May 01:24 AM
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
