Memorial Park fountain gets $100k upgrade
The fountain is undergoing work to make it safer.
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Infant whale washes up on BoP beach
DOC staff and iwi were called to the site Thursday morning.
Local kids train with All Blacks Sevens stars
Rugby players and fans have flooded Blake Park to watch and practise with their idols.
'Stuck': Pensioner says $90k drop in property value means she can’t afford to sell
The 77-year-old said it was 'appalling' her rates were increasing on a 'devalued' property
'Truly disturbing': Ex-mayor slams commission’s request to Simeon Brown for hybrid council
'There is genuine concern that history may repeat itself' - report.
Landlord ‘bleeding money’ as bus stop deters tenants
'It’s a long time without tenants.'
Ōmokoroa Community Board resignation sparks byelection
A byelection was needed as it was more than 12 months before the next local body election.
Tauranga resident grows rare red kūmara flower
The special moment is almost as magical as spotting a unicorn.
'Absolutely horrendous': Locals petition council over road concerns
A mobile speed camera recorded 90km/h in a 50km/h area.
Three huge sculptures installed in Tauranga
Works are part of an upgrade of Cameron Rd.
Outrage as 'friendly' pig chased by dogs in park as owners look on
A Welcome resident says a wild boar released into Johnson Reserve was harrassed by two dog
'Loving father': Tributes for man who died after running into sea while fleeing police
Police say the man died after running 'into the sea in an effort to avoid arrest'.
When you can catch the last cruise ships of the season
More than 100 cruise ships have visited Tauranga between mid-October and mid-April.
Green light for lower peak-hour school speed limits
It is likely the new speed limits will come into effect within the next two years.
Honouring NZers in war
Anzac Day commemorations throughout the district on April 25.
Te Puke's Jorja Mouat to represent NZ at flag football world champs
Non-contact sports were not the plan until a broken leg changed the course of her life.
'Tragic': The 'iconic' sector farmers fear becoming a 'cottage industry'
Farmers say harvesting wool costs twice what they are paid for the product.
Police allege patrol car rammed in Tauranga
Five people have been arrested and charged with a variety of offences.
Tauranga’s speed limit proposal met with warning from minister
Brown said the Government did not support these types of blanket speed limit reductions.
Abbeyfield hits $3m target for elder housing
After years of fundraising, Abbeyfield WBOP can now begin the build in Katikati.
Baywide rugby: Tough start for Marist in return to top-flight
Results from the weekend's games.
'Very strong' rip at beach where man died evading police
'It must have been a terrifying experience for this man.'
Tauranga to host national iwi forum
Iwi leaders from across Aotearoa deliberate on issues affecting Māori.
'Liars and thieves': Iwi boss hits out over emergency housing scammers
'We have to wade through their bullsh*t and end up wasting a lot of time'.
Mark Lister: Japan is finding its way back onto the radar of investors
OPINON: Japanese shares rose another 20.6 per cent in the first three months of this year.
'It's like going to church': The spiritual journey of tā moko
Wāhine Māori are embracing tā moko as their birthright.
'We're the ones that are saving the school lunch programme' - David Seymour
The Act leader says the Labour Party didn't set aside funds for school lunches after 2024.
Tears and triumphs: Tolley on rebuilding Tauranga and what she'll do next
'I’m a bit of a sook, really.'
Hungry and at home: How to keep teens filled up during the holidays
Teaching adolescents to cook - and cook creatively - is a skill for life.
Woman's battle to make mobility park abusers pay more
Mobility parking misuse is common in New Zealand. Claire Dale is working to change that.
'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.'
Craigs Investment Partners celebrates milestone
More than 700 gathered for the Mercury Baypark event.
Six years, four emails, and a petition: Why is it so hard to get a rainbow crossing in Tauranga?
Now a rainbow community advocate has started a petition.
Maketu photographer wins NZ photo competition
Renowned Maketu photographer once again captures the essence NZ marine beauty.