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'What any local would do': Hordes jumping 'horrendous' SH2 queues, council counts show
The council says drivers are already tense enough with the current congestion.
3km pathway: New build begins along Pāpāmoa coast
The shared path will have rest stops, new public toilets and spots for food trucks.
'It was pretty nasty': Driver hits out as potholes cause damage
Motorists lodge 33 complaints in 10 days.
Poll shows Tauranga wants an early council election
Respondents were asked several questions.
Turning 'paradise' into a 'parking lot': Emotions high as $220.2m stadium debated
'Can't let things get in the way of progress... This represents a really good opportunity'
New details of $220.2m Tauranga stadium proposal revealed - is it 'bang for buck'?
An advocate says it will be a city asset but a critic says the money could be used better.
Western Bay estimates summer storm damages to cost between $15 to $20m
Tauranga City Council estimates the cyclone's damages to cost close to $400k.
'At last': Final bridge in $262m State Highway 2 project to open
Locals pleased about "major milestone", but say it won't be a congestion 'silver bullet'
Secret venue for Tauranga Stop Co-Governance Tour meeting after 'impossible' security rules
The tour had previously secured two venues, but these are now no longer.
Megan Wilson: Why I don’t like dogs - and why cats are so much better
OPINION: It's an unpopular opinion, but cats are so much better.
Final racecourse hearings: Anything other than green space 'a waste'
The hearings have shown little support for a potential hospital at the reserve.
Pet dog attacked on daily park walk: 'Fifty per cent of his neck [was] savaged'
'There’s this big gaping hole in the back ... big enough you could put your fist in.'
Chopper's owner loses court battle, dog could be put down
Tauranga City Council has been successful in its appeal against a dog that attacked a vet.
Tauranga buses: Route changes proposed, night service considered
Changes include routes being shortened, altered or replaced.
Public feedback wanted on proposed new fees for council pool use, hall hire
Tauranga City Council adopted the draft user fees for Bay Venues at a meeting on Monday.
Revealed: Lime scooter stats in Tauranga and are they here to stay?
Scooter use was the highest at the main Mount Maunganui beach and business area.
Revealed: How working from home has drastically cut injuries at one workplace
Working from home has had a direct impact on workplace injuries.
The Premium Debate: Tauranga not the only city looking 'unkept'
Premium subscribers have their say.
Chamber boss: Business leaders are anxious about next year’s local election
Returning to an elected council is a hot topic.
200ha, 400 businesses, 5700 people and not finished: How big will this business estate get?
New details reveal just how massive it will ultimately be.
Council pay outs for personal grievances revealed- but no apologies
More than $186,000 has been paid out by two councils - a third wouldn't give its figure.
'Unacceptable risk': Project to build hundreds of homes stalls after funding bid fails
Change 'late in the process' presents 'unacceptable risk' for housing provider.
Downpour: Potential wastewater spill, beach access damaged in Omanu
Heavy rain event put pressure on the city’s stormwater.
Tauranga Libraries’ most-issued books in 2022 revealed
There was a bit of a trend with the books Tauranga got out in 2022.
Tauranga residents’ satisfaction with council low, survey finds
Residents who have lived in Tauranga for more than 10 years were the least satisfied.
Pāpāmoa local criticises Tauranga council for lack of action on dog-prohibited areas on beach
"It’s the only beach we’ve got and I’m going to stick up for it.”
Costs increase already for Tauranga’s $303.4m civic precinct redevelopment
Increased construction costs have been cited as a reason behind the extra $4.5m.
Mix of new seating to be installed on Mauao
New seating will be installed throughout walking tracks on Mauao in the coming week.
Berm parking crackdown: Council starts issuing $40 fines, warnings
Berm parking has been prohibited between Marsh St and Eleventh Avenue in the CBD.
'Massive': Business leaders react to confirmation of land for marine facility
The facility will contribute an estimated $30 million to the Tauranga economy.
Councils get share of $350m transport package
Forty-six councils across the country will receive their share of the $350m package.
The mow down: Looking after region's 2200 Eden Park's worth of lawn
Teams in the districts regularly mow the equivalent of about 2200 rugby fields.