"Golf is fun but not everyone can afford a $500 membership to play."

Plus, how much the Tauranga and Rotorua populations have grown in five years.

The new skatepark in Mount Maunganui officially opened today.

'Golf is fun but not everyone can afford a $500 membership to play.'

'We are paying too much tax and the cost of living... is going up all the time.'

The incident happened during the third reading of the Whakatōhea Treaty settlement.

Menz Shed volunteers put time and money into helping their community.

The man suffered injuries to his face and needed surgery on his ear after being bitten.

Comments on social media have been overwhelmingly positive.

Auckland water taxi company is prepared to build two ferries if council subsidises fares.

The small vessel was being blown out to sea with a torn sail and six on board.

Rangataua are their next opponents.

There has been a string of eruptions there in recent days.

The driver was earlier seen driving in 'an unsafe manner' around midnight.

By law, pets are considered chattels — items of property — and subject to equal division.

GNS Science says the initial eruption happened about 8.20am yesterday.

The awards were held at Tauranga's Mercury Baypark Arena.

It's the first election since 2019 when councillors were replaced by commissioners.

Families affected by meth can ask questions of a panel at the Te Puna meeting.

Father says he'll move rather than make his kids bus up to 90 minutes into Tauranga.

Cellphone data put accused man at property where methamphetamine was being made.

The crash on Cheyne Rd was reported about 4.11pm.

Commissioners reject recommendation from independent panel.

About 800 trees are planted on the privately owned 18-hole golf course.

'The hardest part is when you see them return or go back to the parent...'