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City considers installing fluoride-free water tap at the border
Supplying unfluoridated water to Tauranga locals will be discussed at a meeting on Monday.
Whānau rally for city's first Māori ward councillor struck by rare illness
Locals will climb Mauao to fundraise for Tauranga councillor Mikaere Sydney.
Jammin! School kids crowned national champs
Mount Maunganui Primary School Jump Jam team are the national champions
Tauranga's new bus service: $5 fare arrives in 2025 after trial success
Tauranga's new on-demand bus service is hugely popular but fares will rise to cover costs.
The first results are in: How satisfied is Tauranga with its new council?
And is new Mayor Mahé Drysdale happy with the report card?
'Hugely inspiring': Teen rugby player hopes to follow in footsteps of All Black Sam Cane
'He has shown an example to kids from our school that it is achievable.'
Tauranga council tight-lipped after marine precinct sale halted
The council is taking legal advice as it decides next steps for the marine precinct deal.
Need 'never stops': Bay needs 2500+ blood and plasma donations by Christmas
Mobile donation drives will be 'making it as easy as possible for people to donate'.
Marine precinct sale stopped after interim injunction granted
The council has also been served with judicial review proceedings.
Community boards facing axe
Western Bay of Plenty District could have fewer councillors to vote for next election.
'Feel the wairua': $300k sculpture by Rotorua artist unveiled in Tauranga CBD
A 7-tonne sculpture by a has been unveiled in Tauranga's Red Square.
'The deal sucks': MPs seek Auditor-General inquiry into marine precinct sale
Tauranga City Council is investigating its sale of the precinct to a developer.
‘Potentially lethal’ shellfish warning for BOP, Coromandel
Anyone gathering or eating shellfish from this section of coastline could get sick.
'Backlash': City-centre business faces drop in sales after road changes
'The business is no longer viable yet I have two years left on my lease'.
Drink-driver who hit pedestrian fails to avoid conviction despite deportation fear
He was four times over the limit but initially claimed he only had 2 beers.
New design plans wanted for Tauranga’s $105m aquatic centre
Tauranga City Council has paused plans for the $105m Memorial Park aquatic facility
Bonfires to mark iwi support of national hikoi
David Seymour’s Treaty Principles Bill was introduced to Parliament on Thursday.
Why Tauranga's new mayor, councillors support industrial rates rises
Tauranga's industrial businesses are paying at least double in rates than residents.
'Unsupported allegations': Tauranga mayor backs staff 'targeted' on social media
Social media comments about Tauranga City Council 'unfairly targeted council staff'.
'Invaluable aid' for buyers: Three BoP suburbs make OneRoof’s ‘Hot 100′ list
'We all want to buy at an affordable price and to live in a suburb that’s on the rise.'
'Pretty meaty actions': Hopes for air quality push
Mount industrial businesses have agreed to lower their environmental impact. Is it enough?
New $300,000 city sculpture to be revealed
A 7m sculpture inspired by nature and Māori imagery will be unveiled in Tauranga's CBD.
Tauranga marine precinct sale ‘unconscionable’, meeting told
The sale of Tauranga's marine precinct for $13.9m has angered fishing businesses.
Standing on the shoulders of giants
75 Squadron reunites two decades after disbanding.
Iconic hot pools' opening time causing 'disharmony' – petitioner
"You could say ‘well, go to another pool’, but those are ... very uniquely different."
The NZ city with 2000 ghost homes: 'Hard problem to solve'
Despite the empty homes, the council says it's not a concern.
Mayor Mahé Drysdale votes no on fluoridation
The Olympic rowing champion says he wants more safety assurances.
New street dining fees labelled 'disrespectful' and 'outrageous'
New footpath rental costs rile bar and eaterie owners in Tauranga and Mount Maunganui.
Petition against rainbow crossing 'nothing short of disgusting' - Pride advocate
Petition trying to stop a rainbow pedestrian crossing in Tauranga set to be presented.
Inside the cancellation of Bay Dreams 2025: ‘We took action before it was too late’
It was a “bittersweet” announcement forced by changing festival conditions, promotors say.
'Interest is high': Luxury Mount retirement village apartment prices revealed
Five apartments have sold off the plans as construction ramps up.
Triathlons at 75: Mount Maunganui athlete bound for worlds
She says she's been 'hooked' on triathlons since 1985.
City to Surf: Entries open for Bay's biggest fun run and walk
The race takes in some of Tauranga's most iconic scenery.