New ZealandFears new Te Puke bridge will hinder trucksSevere weather washed out the original bridge.07 Feb 08:15 PM
New ZealandTauranga’s four-year council term a first for New ZealandAn election will be held on July 20 in which a mayor and nine councillors will be chosen.31 Jan 08:49 PM
New ZealandBorder collie’s wounds heal after ‘devastating’ dog attackPaul Gibbs' dog Molly sustained "horrific injuries".24 Jan 11:31 PM
New Zealand'Exponential' growth: Primary school's 'fight' for funding'Last year we overspent $10,000 to $12,000 every two weeks.'24 Jan 09:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil spends $4600 on unneeded signsAbout 22 signs were erected despite parking changes being delayed.23 Jan 09:49 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand23,000 jobs on offer: Kiwifruit industry pins hopes on big harvestAfter two bad seasons, the industry is forecasting a bumper crop23 Jan 04:04 PM
New ZealandPay error ‘disappoints’ council employeesStaff are frustrated after being paid incorrectly for working recent public holidays.23 Jan 02:03 AM
New ZealandFleeing drivers ‘deliberately taunting’ police by live-streaming their escapadesTrend emerges amid a dramatic increase in drivers fleeing police.21 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMāori wards, flooding and fluoridation: Big year for Local Democracy ReportingReporter Alisha Evans looks at the highs and lows for the district in 2023.17 Jan 01:51 AM
New ZealandNational Park Village potential name change riles Tauranga business'That would cause quite a bit of confusion.'12 Jan 03:03 PM
New Zealand'Horror story': Only half of domestic violence callouts end in charges in Bay of PlentyAnd agencies are expecting an influx this holiday period.02 Jan 12:35 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘All-time high’: Abuse of medical centre staff hits record levelsOne GP said doctors are working weekends and skipping meal breaks to keep up with demand.26 Dec 07:02 PM
New ZealandBay of Plenty roadworks: A summer holiday guideContractors will pause work from midday tomorrow through to 8am on January 8.20 Dec 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Families feel so much pressure to buy': How to do Christmas on a budgetWith finances tight, many families may need to approach festivities differently.19 Dec 10:51 PM
New ZealandDog owner bitten by man after elderly border collie mauledMolly has had two surgeries and may need more after her throat was 'ripped open'.15 Dec 04:03 PM
New ZealandNew $122m aquatic centre with three hydroslides for TaurangaMemorial Park will undergo a $128m upgrade including a new aquatic centre.13 Dec 08:47 PM
New ZealandTe Puna's 'heart and soul': Former councillor remembered'She left the community in a better place than she found it.'12 Dec 10:00 PM
New ZealandTauranga needs 5000 more homes, but 'critical' development still years awayTolley 'frustrated' as long timelines continue for project that could house 15,550.11 Dec 06:15 AM
New ZealandHeavy industry to stay at Mount Maunganui but with stricter controlsA Te Whatu Ora report said poor air quality was creating significant health risk.08 Dec 12:46 AM
New ZealandNew gambling policy for Tauranga adopted despite warningVenues will now be able to move away from high-deprivation areas in the city.08 Dec 12:44 AM
New ZealandPublic can be ‘brutal’: Councillors defend use of closed-door workshopsThe ombudsman’s call to open council workshops is a ‘hard nut to crack’.30 Nov 07:42 PM
New ZealandReturn of cultural site pivotal for Tauranga hapūThe land was purchased by Tauranga City Council in 1982.29 Nov 07:11 PM
New ZealandGardens and golfing? Public consultation on use of land in Mount MaunganuiOmanu resident has been pushing for a community garden since 2021.28 Nov 11:42 PM
New ZealandPaid parking plans delayed in Tauranga after public outcryThe council commission decided to delay the plans at a meeting on Monday.27 Nov 10:47 PM
New Zealand'We would have been annihilated': Pensioner's flooded flat to be demolishedBrian Thorne is upset to be losing his home by the sea.26 Nov 09:41 PM
New ZealandWestern Bay pushes ahead with water fluoridation despite ruling'Council is maintaining a watching brief on legal developments.'24 Nov 05:44 AM
New ZealandFlood-damaged pensioner flats to be demolishedSeven homes to be demolished after floods ripped through seaside town of Waihī Beach.24 Nov 01:31 AM
New Zealand'Makes no sense': Stores barred from selling booze before 10amBut restaurants can still serve alcohol from 9am.22 Nov 11:06 PM
New Zealand'Significant uncertainty': Council defers crucial 10-year planning documentWestern Bay's Long-term Plan is deferred due to a 'lack of clear national direction'.22 Nov 10:19 PM
New ZealandFlood survivor, 73, says units found ‘unsafe for elderly’ should be demolishedFuture of flood-damaged pensioner units is to be decided this week.20 Nov 10:04 PM
New Zealand'Radical idea': Mayor’s managed retreat idea divides councilA late addition to a submission to the Government about managed retreat was presented.13 Nov 01:32 AM
