Bay of Plenty TimesRates hike approved amid protest: How much more you'll payAbout 60 people protested the increase, calling for a 0% rates rise.26 Jun 06:09 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Biggest summer of cricket' shapes up for Bay OvalSeven internationals are scheduled for the upcoming season.25 Jun 07:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Simply irresponsible': Fee hikes increase the cost of dyingFuneral directors are upset about new charges, with costs to be passed to clients.24 Jun 11:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'A city that’s growing up': New $45m council building unveiledWhat MPs, locals and surrounding businesses think of it.24 Jun 09:39 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesLocal election guide: What you need to know ahead of voting dayNominations for council seats open July 4 and close August 1 at midday.23 Jun 10:06 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesRevealed: The first four housing projects backed by $100m fund It will enable 65 homes in Tauranga South, Pāpāmoa, Greerton and Bethlehem.22 Jun 06:46 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMore oval balls for Bay Oval? Sold-out Super Rugby game sparks calls for repeat'It’s an expensive asset, and it should be well-used.'19 Jun 09:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Staff taking the hit': Workload worries as council slashes jobsTauranga City Council is cutting 98 jobs to save $12.3 million and reduce rates.17 Jun 09:38 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'We won't be funding it': Roads for 8000-home development debatedThe development in Te Tumu is set to house 15,500 people when completed.16 Jun 08:41 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesWhat's in store from $1.4m+ changes at popular Mount Maunganui reserveTauranga council plans $400,000 pathway, cave barrier works then $1m+ playground upgrade.15 Jun 06:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesSpeedway deal: Proposal to sell Baypark stand for $1, extend leaseThe council is mulling plans to extend speedway operations at Baypark until 2039.10 Jun 05:07 AM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesOn The Up: 'Desire to innovate' - Kiwi fitness app wins global prize for Harry Potter challengesPlus: Tauranga gin distillery's big UK win and Pāpāmoa skincare start-up's Goop deal.08 Jun 08:29 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesLotto: Mount Maunganui player wins over $30k in Lotto Second DivisionPowerball has rolled over to Wednesday night, when the jackpot will be $17 million.08 Jun 03:40 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesHow the first Tauranga AI Business Summit is helping Mount college studentsExpert presenters donate their time to help give Mount kids 'incredible' opportunities.05 Jun 04:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesArmed police responding to gun report seize toyArmed police were called to a carpark near Mount Maunganui beach on Saturday.02 Jun 02:52 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesTauranga council cuts $9.85m in costs to shave 2.1% off rates riseRecycling bins in public spaces are among services cut to achieve this.30 May 06:57 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Amazing community asset': Pool saved from closure with $5.71m boostThe Ōtūmoetai Pool will remain open and receive funding for upgrades.29 May 12:33 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Huge impact': Subdivision residents concerned about traffic from developmentAbout 200 homes are planned, with access through Rowesdale Drive in Ōhauiti.28 May 11:14 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Woefully inadequate': Sportsground has six toilets for 4000 peopleA request for funding to ease toilet troubles at netball courts prompts debate.27 May 01:08 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesHe thought his back pain was just him 'getting old'. Instead, he had cancerPāpāmoa father Blair Harrison now has a curve in his spine and is 5cm shorter.26 May 07:35 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesThe Doctors Bayfair opens new 'purpose-built' medical practiceThe new space allows staff to better support the needs of the 'rapidly growing' community.21 May 12:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesProtesters tell council to 'stop the spend' as they face 12% rates hikeAbout 250 people attended a rally in Tauranga on Sunday.20 May 11:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Won the battle': How a community pool could be saved from closureTauranga City Council will review options for the Ōtūmoetai Pool in June.20 May 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesOn The Up: The 'iconic' Mount Maunganui building getting 'a makeover''I would love something to go in here that is an asset to the town ... '19 May 07:34 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesThe end of an era: Hillier Centre closes after decades of community serviceThe closure has prompted several organisations to relocate. 19 May 02:26 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Just not sustainable': Rally planned to protest 12% rates increaseOrganisers say the proposed 12% rates increase is unsustainable.16 May 12:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesTauranga Mayor finally buys home in city - why he isn't moving in yetMahé Drysdale's new home in Pāpāmoa is rented out for now.15 May 09:28 PM
Bay of Plenty Times‘Addicted to spending’: Ratepayers fight ‘wicked’ 12% rates riseThe mayor says the council has already found millions of dollars in savings. 13 May 07:08 PM
SportBattle of the Bridge: Who took the honours? Barry Leabourn's report on week seven of the BOPRU senior club rugby season on Saturday.11 May 10:53 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesPrevention pays off: Lifeguards make waves with fewer rescuesThere were just 29 rescues at Bay beaches this summer.10 May 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesThree-year flood map legal dispute ends in 'win' for landownersLandowners can override council maps with a 'simple' stormwater assessment. 09 May 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesOn The Up: 'A powerhouse' - looking back at 40 years of BayfairIt has grown from 27 stores to more than 140 stores and restaurants.09 May 05:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesInside a council's new offices – and why it's paying $91.9m to lease, not ownChief executive says owning and managing such a building is not 'core business'. 08 May 09:04 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesNew councillor aims to prove value of Māori wardHemi Rolleston won the byelection with 543 votes, filling the seat his nephew couldn't.08 May 06:00 AM
