Bay of Plenty Times'Panicked voice of oppression': Council backs iwi roles despite flood of oppositionIwi representatives will vote on council committees despite thousands of opposing emails.11 Dec 07:53 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesA shark sighting, a missing kite surfer and a plane crashAll in a weekend's work for Eastern Region surf lifeguards.10 Dec 01:59 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesCity considers installing fluoride-free water tap at the borderSupplying unfluoridated water to Tauranga locals will be discussed at a meeting on Monday.08 Dec 03:03 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhānau rally for city's first Māori ward councillor struck by rare illnessLocals will climb Mauao to fundraise for Tauranga councillor Mikaere Sydney.03 Dec 11:25 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesJammin! School kids crowned national champsMount Maunganui Primary School Jump Jam team are the national champions29 Nov 03:54 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTauranga's new bus service: $5 fare arrives in 2025 after trial successTauranga's new on-demand bus service is hugely popular but fares will rise to cover costs.29 Nov 04:06 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesThe first results are in: How satisfied is Tauranga with its new council?And is new Mayor Mahé Drysdale happy with the report card?27 Nov 04:02 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'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.'26 Nov 10:50 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTauranga council tight-lipped after marine precinct sale haltedThe council is taking legal advice as it decides next steps for the marine precinct deal.26 Nov 04:17 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesNeed 'never stops': Bay needs 2500+ blood and plasma donations by ChristmasMobile donation drives will be 'making it as easy as possible for people to donate'.25 Nov 10:03 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMarine precinct sale stopped after interim injunction grantedThe council has also been served with judicial review proceedings.22 Nov 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesCommunity boards facing axeWestern Bay of Plenty District could have fewer councillors to vote for next election.22 Nov 04:00 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Feel the wairua': $300k sculpture by Rotorua artist unveiled in Tauranga CBDA 7-tonne sculpture by a has been unveiled in Tauranga's Red Square.21 Nov 01:02 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'The deal sucks': MPs seek Auditor-General inquiry into marine precinct saleTauranga City Council is investigating its sale of the precinct to a developer.20 Nov 08:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times‘Potentially lethal’ shellfish warning for BOP, CoromandelAnyone gathering or eating shellfish from this section of coastline could get sick.18 Nov 08:31 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'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'.16 Nov 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesDrink-driver who hit pedestrian fails to avoid conviction despite deportation fearHe was four times over the limit but initially claimed he only had 2 beers.15 Nov 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesNew design plans wanted for Tauranga’s $105m aquatic centreTauranga City Council has paused plans for the $105m Memorial Park aquatic facility15 Nov 03:01 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesBonfires to mark iwi support of national hikoiDavid Seymour’s Treaty Principles Bill was introduced to Parliament on Thursday.08 Nov 04:58 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhy Tauranga's new mayor, councillors support industrial rates risesTauranga's industrial businesses are paying at least double in rates than residents.06 Nov 09:16 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Unsupported allegations': Tauranga mayor backs staff 'targeted' on social mediaSocial media comments about Tauranga City Council 'unfairly targeted council staff'.04 Nov 04:13 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'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.'03 Nov 05:26 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Pretty meaty actions': Hopes for air quality pushMount industrial businesses have agreed to lower their environmental impact. Is it enough?31 Oct 08:17 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesNew $300,000 city sculpture to be revealedA 7m sculpture inspired by nature and Māori imagery will be unveiled in Tauranga's CBD.29 Oct 06:13 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTauranga marine precinct sale ‘unconscionable’, meeting toldThe sale of Tauranga's marine precinct for $13.9m has angered fishing businesses.27 Oct 01:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesStanding on the shoulders of giants75 Squadron reunites two decades after disbanding.25 Oct 11:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesIconic hot pools' opening time causing 'disharmony' – petitioner"You could say ‘well, go to another pool’, but those are ... very uniquely different."17 Oct 05:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesThe NZ city with 2000 ghost homes: 'Hard problem to solve'Despite the empty homes, the council says it's not a concern.16 Oct 07:09 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMayor Mahé Drysdale votes no on fluoridationThe Olympic rowing champion says he wants more safety assurances.15 Oct 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesNew street dining fees labelled 'disrespectful' and 'outrageous'New footpath rental costs rile bar and eaterie owners in Tauranga and Mount Maunganui.14 Oct 06:59 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesPetition against rainbow crossing 'nothing short of disgusting' - Pride advocatePetition trying to stop a rainbow pedestrian crossing in Tauranga set to be presented.14 Oct 02:26 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesInside 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.13 Oct 11:08 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty Times'Interest is high': Luxury Mount retirement village apartment prices revealedFive apartments have sold off the plans as construction ramps up.13 Oct 04:02 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTriathlons at 75: Mount Maunganui athlete bound for worldsShe says she's been 'hooked' on triathlons since 1985.12 Oct 06:07 PM