Minister rules out hybrid council, Crown observer
'Tauranga’s success is critically important to New Zealand’s success.'
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Renting crisis: Young woman and partner living in van
Tauranga is 'not coping' with its biggest issue - the housing crisis.
Person on quad bike sought after crash with train in BoP
A person has been reported missing after the crash on railway tracks.
Paws-itively amazing career in animal services
Betty Hall was once told by a teacher she would never get a job after finishing school.
Black eye for cafe worker after customer throws coffee cup
Cafe owner says customers also get frustrated over prices of food and drinks.
Olympian Mahé Drysdale weighs joining election race: 'There’s opportunity there'
The grandson of Sir Bob Owens already has a family member in the race.
Memorial Park fountain gets $100k upgrade
The fountain is undergoing work to make it safer.
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.'