Bay of Plenty Times'Tidal flow' lane considered for Turret Rd traffic chokepointCouncil commissioners will decide on Monday whether to go ahead with improvements.19 May 12:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesOlympian Mahé Drysdale confirms bid for Tauranga's mayoraltyDrysdale will be going up against uncle Doug Owens for the role.18 May 10:54 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Taking the p**s': Charity boss hits out at op shop rubbish dumpersFrequent clean-ups of soiled goods and rubbish are taking a toll on store team members.17 May 11:30 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesCracks appear in new $7m coastal pathwayConstruction of the 4m-wide path began in April 2023 and it opened in December.14 May 01:52 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesCharges coming for Tauranga boat rampsThe charges will come into effect from July 1.13 May 10:26 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesSacked council: Who’s running again and why one hasn't had a haircut since 2020One mayoral candidate says he has 'unfinished business'.13 May 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWestern Bay households face 13.6pc rates riseThere is a proposal to delay 12 projects.10 May 01:02 AM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty Times'Kick in the guts': Tradies 'poaching' work from locals 'rife' amid slowdown'A high volume of tradies [are] jumping in the ute and trying to grab some of the work'09 May 08:03 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesStaff shortages force closures at Pathlab clinicsClosures were decided once all other options were exhausted, Pathlab says.08 May 05:40 AM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesLetters: Roll on the election; cocktail party concernsOur readers have their say.08 May 02:03 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesTauranga subdivision needs $400m for roads. Who will pay for it?Tauranga's council could face a 'substantive funding gap' for new roads.06 May 08:35 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty Times'Common sense finally': Bid to lift building height limits in Mount Maunganui hits hurdleA decision will be made by Tauranga City Council commissioners on May 20.05 May 05:03 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'There's a better way': Why singer Ria Hall wants to be Tauranga's next mayor'I’m not under any illusion that this is not something that’s not big . . . it really is.'04 May 05:01 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesRevealed: Tauranga council’s private cocktail event to ‘celebrate’ cityBut the list of the 150 invitees remains secret, for now.02 May 10:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Diabolical': $23m plan to ease congestion during roadworks but commuters alarmedA park and ride shuttle service, T2 lanes and a free toll road are measures proposed.01 May 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesCouncils in line for big boost if GST returned on ratesCouncils could be in line for a billion-dollar boost each year should government agree.01 May 01:16 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesMount Maunganui’s poor air quality forces rethink of industrial sites'Critical need' to find space for emitting businesses in region, says Tolley.30 Apr 05:03 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesChasing millions: Appeal 'likely' as High Court gives council more timeExtension given as council chases $20.5m+ after selling part-built carpark for $1.30 Apr 02:09 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesNew Tauranga bus stop locations ‘sub-optimal’A permanent CBD bus interchange location was decided at a Tauranga City Council meeting.29 Apr 07:14 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Make a difference': Comedian, MP back call for rainbow crossing in Tauranga'Yes, it’s lines on the ground - but it’s so much more than that.'29 Apr 03:50 AM
Sponsored StoriesGot what it takes to run our city?Tauranga votes for new city leaders in July. Nominations now open.28 Apr 12:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMember of sacked council runs for mayor: 'There isn’t much I would do differently''The city needs to move forward and leave all that behind us.'26 Apr 05:28 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesTauranga homeowners face 7 per cent rates riseThe confirmed median increase rates rise is lower than the 11.1 per cent signalled.24 Apr 04:40 AM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesChasing millions: Tauranga council considers appealing High Court decisionCouncil claims more than $20.5m in 'wasted costs' after selling part-built carpark for $1.22 Apr 07:26 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesPaws-itively amazing career in animal servicesBetty Hall was once told by a teacher she would never get a job after finishing school.18 Apr 10:46 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesOlympian Mahé Drysdale weighs joining election race: 'There’s opportunity there'The grandson of Sir Bob Owens already has a family member in the race.18 Apr 05:03 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMemorial Park fountain gets $100k upgradeThe fountain is undergoing work to make it safer.18 Apr 02:00 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Truly disturbing': Ex-mayor slams commission’s request to Simeon Brown for hybrid council'There is genuine concern that history may repeat itself' - report.17 Apr 05:03 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesLandlord ‘bleeding money’ as bus stop deters tenants'It’s a long time without tenants.'17 Apr 05:22 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Absolutely horrendous': Locals petition council over road concernsA mobile speed camera recorded 90km/h in a 50km/h area.16 Apr 07:42 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTauranga’s speed limit proposal met with warning from ministerBrown said the Government did not support these types of blanket speed limit reductions.15 Apr 12:37 AM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesTears and triumphs: Tolley on rebuilding Tauranga and what she'll do next'I’m a bit of a sook, really.'14 Apr 01:40 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Corrosive obsession with a person's race' — Seymour on Māori wards'If there was a vote in Auckland where I reside, I’d be voting no.'12 Apr 06:08 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesSix years, four emails, and a petition: Why is it so hard to get a rainbow crossing in Tauranga?Now a rainbow community advocate has started a petition.12 Apr 02:17 AM