Bay of Plenty TimesCity council calls for public inquiry into water fluoridationTauranga's decision followed a 1345-signature public petition.19 Nov 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesResidents push back on council’s chipseal road planResidents say chipseal lowers street quality and increases road noise.18 Nov 09:15 PM
Bay of Plenty Times‘I think this is sensible’: All councillors get same 15.56% pay riseNew council salaries from $1.48m pool revealed. 18 Nov 03:05 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Worst that I have ever seen’: Father fears street violence could turn deadlyResident wants to see stronger police responses to incidents after a street brawl.13 Nov 06:35 PM
Bay of Plenty Times‘We’re back to go even bigger’: Tauranga Moana Manu Champs returnThe Tauranga Moana Manu Champs returns to the city’s revamped waterfront.11 Nov 01:42 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesResidents slam chip seal switch on quiet Pāpāmoa streetsUpgrading to asphalt would add about $3000 per household.10 Nov 08:16 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesSatisfaction with Tauranga council rises - surveyThe results reveal a mixed but improving picture of public sentiment.10 Nov 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMauao fireworks probe: Security camera footage provides leadsThe incidents closed Mauao over three nights.10 Nov 05:18 AM
Sponsored StoriesMoves afoot to keep Tauranga movingTake the survey. Shape the journey.09 Nov 11:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesLuxury Tauranga apartments back on the market after six-month delayThey were pulled from sale in May due to 'challenging market' conditions.07 Nov 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMauao closed, police involved as more fireworks let offTauranga City Council said it was preparing to file a police complaint.07 Nov 04:49 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Everyone is welcome': Tauranga Turban Day celebrates culture and communityVisitors can try tying a 5‑metre turban with help from local Sikh volunteers.07 Nov 01:51 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'A visionary': Alan Bickers remembered for lifetime of service and integrity Bickers, who has died aged 80, led the rebuild of the Holy Trinity after a 1999 fire.06 Nov 05:30 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesOutrage after Guy Fawkes fireworks set off on sacred MauaoFootage is being reviewed as authorities try to identify those involved.06 Nov 06:07 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesPilot Bay sand and seawall works coming to ready beach for summerHalf the Salisbury Wharf carpark will be closed during the one- to two-week works period.06 Nov 12:28 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesCouncil weighs tougher dog rules to protect wildlifeExperts urge a year-round ban on dogs in coastal dunes and Mount's Shark Alley.03 Nov 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Slip up' costs council: $1.49m fix needed for leaking Tauranga landfill siteThe old Cambridge Rd landfill closed in 1998 after more than 30 years of use.29 Oct 07:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Harsh critic of myself': How Drysdale rates his leadership as mayorTauranga's mayor and councillors assess their performances, one year in.27 Oct 07:43 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesDragon vanishes from Pilot Bay - but could soon returnThe metal dragon sculpture at Mount Maunganui has sparked poems, admiration and happiness.26 Oct 10:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesVoter turnout up despite council's $70k cut to election spendingVoting bins at supermarkets saw strong support and boosted last-day returns.22 Oct 03:29 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesThursday's mega-strike: What you need to knowWhere BoP strike events will be and how schools and health services will be impacted. 22 Oct 12:03 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesCoroner ‘troubled’ four bystanders didn’t remove girl lying face down in fountainNia Lohchab, 4, accidentally drowned in Tauranga's Memorial Park in 2023.20 Oct 09:06 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesGovt pledges 300 new social homes for Bay of Plenty by 2027Minister says 85% of the homes will be one or two bedrooms to meet local demand. 19 Oct 05:36 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Pattern of behaviour': $38k plan to combat burnouts, drug use on waterfrontBoulders and new parking layouts aim to curb the bad behaviour.17 Oct 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesDenyer confirmed as Western Bay mayor after final countVoter turnout was 38.06%, slightly up from 37.6% in 2022. 17 Oct 02:25 AM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesTauranga buildings face being cut from quake-prone list under Govt overhaulA revamp of the earthquake-prone building system could save Tauranga owners millions.16 Oct 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesUpdated election results increase lead for DenyerThe results show just one change for the Western Bay of Plenty.12 Oct 08:33 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Really overwhelming': First-time Māori ward councillor reacts to poll resultDarlene Dinsdale says she has three years to ensure Māori voices are heard.12 Oct 04:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWestern Bay mayor starts second term with focus on change and water reformsA regional deal could unlock funding for key housing and road projects.12 Oct 01:58 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesChip seal ordeal: Pāpāmoa road noise 'unbearable' and 'constant''You don’t even dare sit outside because it’s so loud,' says one disgruntled resident.10 Oct 05:06 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesLocal elections: Your last-minute voting guideVoting closes at midday Saturday, with results expected from 2pm.09 Oct 11:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesLights on: Signalised intersections near Tauranga Crossing about to go liveMost roadworks on Taurikura Drive will soon be gone.09 Oct 09:30 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTauranga mayor vows cheaper redo after $105m pool project haltedMayor Mahé Drysdale says the rebuild could now cost tens of millions less.08 Oct 09:31 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Hero' 10yo saves drowning toddler who was 'grey as concrete' from wave pool floorShe spotted the 3-year-old girl motionless on the bottom of NZ's biggest wave pool.07 Oct 06:16 PM
