Council ‘got it wrong’ with controversial road closure, meeting told
More than $5 million in fines have been issued since the controversial closure.
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‘We’re not a charity’: No pay for councillor on medical leave
Tauranga’s first Māori ward councillor has not yet been able to take up his role.
Response to 'dramatic' paraglider crash praised
A paraglider was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries.
Paraglider airlifted to hospital after crashing on Mt Maunganui
St John said the patient had suffered serious injuries.
‘Devastated’: Tauranga ferry proposal shelved
The regional council declines a bid for money to help pay for Mount to Tauranga service.
Drop fade! Barbers to skydive for charity at 12,000ft
The Barber Shack aims to raise $4500 for the Graeme Dingle Foundation.
Plan for new flyover on busy Mount Maunganui road
“Critical” plans to reduce congestion at a major bottleneck in Mt Maunganui are underway.
Rainbow crossing for Tauranga a ‘symbol of diversity and belonging’
Tauranga will get a rainbow pedestrian crossing after a six-year campaign.
Retiree, 87, enjoys ‘very active’ life 20 years after cancer diagnosis
'I just carried on as life was normal.'
$1.9b for transport: Where it will be spent in Bay of Plenty
Cash boost part of $32.9b National Land Transport Programme for 2024-2027.
Aquatic Centre to close for five weeks for major maintenance
All three pools will be emptied.
‘Paddling the waka together’ – Western Bay votes to keep its Māori ward
'We're just getting kicked left, right and centre just for trying to be a Māori.'
Tidal lane touted for Turret Rd but is too late?
Tauranga City Council is seeking funding for the $82m 15th Ave to Welcome Bay project
Alleged vigilantes in court accused of filming and posting assaults
One is accused of claiming a person was on the child sex offenders register.
'Blue highway': Tauranga ferry service still on the cards
A ferry service between Mount Maunganui and Tauranga could be on the way in 2025.
'Sleeping with the fishes': New boat ramp fees canned
How much the council collected in two months - and what will be refunded.
Fluoride debate: Tauranga seeks extension to deadline
There was standing room only inside the council chambers.
'I've got a knife': Man said before allegedly raping teen in changing rooms
The 20-year-old had been messaging the 16-year-old on Snapchat before they met in person.
'Really sad': Mount market ending on Sunday after 15 years
The market is 'no longer viable' in its current form, but there are hopes for a new one.
Tauranga City Council to consider fluoridation directive
Tauranga’s new council must decide if work to fluoridate the city’s water should continue.
$164 million Cameron Rd upgrade fails to secure NZTA funding
Funding for the $164m Cameron Rd project in Tauranga has been declined by NZTA.
The six-figure salaries Tauranga's new mayor and councillors will earn
Extra $25,900 pay justified by committee leadership roles.
Bay businesses gear up for cruise ship tourist rush
Local businesses are excited for the extra revenue cruise ships will bring.
‘Good result’: Links Ave reopens after two years of closures
A new trial for Mt Maunganui's Links Ave has increased access to the street.
Best in the Bay: Hospitality Awards winners announced
Winners are voted by the hospitality industry, except for the People’s Choice Award.
'We all tried to lift': Witnesses rush to help driver 'pinned' under forklift
'I don’t think I have ever heard someone scream like this in my life before.'
Rolled forklift: Person taken to hospital after getting trapped
Crews were sent to an address about 11.49am.
Good cheer: 1000 expected for Battle in the Bay competition
The cheerleading event is in its sixth year.
'One last time': Sublime with Rome to play in NZ on final tour
Sublime with Rome cannot wait to come Downunder and play.
Man seriously injured in Mount Maunganui e-scooter accident
Mate Glamuzina was seriously injured in an e-scooter accident in Mount Maunganui in October 2020. Video / NZ Herald
'Our job is to engage': Drysdale disappointed at Tauranga turnout
Only 38.7% of voters cast a ballot in Tauranga's first council election for five years.
Final election results show Mahé Drysdale strokes ahead in mayoral race
The final voter turnout rate was 38.7% after all special votes were processed.
Tauranga’s first Māori ward councillor in hospital
The newly elected councillor is undergoing treatment, says Mayor-elect Mahé Drysdale.