Calls for council to be replaced as $350k review budget signed off
Ratepayers would be 'horrified' at paying the cost of governance failure, says councillor.
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Pistols and pursuits: Series of crimes 'driven by addiction'
A recidivist fleeing driver who rammed two police cars has received a hefty jail sentence.
Siblings saved after boat sinks off Bay of Plenty coast
A beacon signal and flare helped rescuers locate and save the two survivors.
Review team for 'dysfunctional' council could cost ratepayers $350k
Team could stay for 10 months, but council votes for earlier 'off-ramp' opportunity.
Partnership with hapū prompts project name change
The Takitimu North Link is part of the Government's New Zealand Upgrade programme.
Water Polo: Mount Maunganui claim silver
It wasn't all bad news after the NZ Secondary School Water Polo Nationals were cancelled.
'Dress rehearsal for the future': Higher seasonal temperatures could be new norm
Late spring temperatures could be reaching summer levels this year.
Tauranga's 'forgotten suburb': Study finds Welcome Bay is full
'In hindsight, this part of the city could have been planned better.'
Top traffic cop: 'We are sick of picking up dead people off our roads'
The district's 2020 road toll already stands at 13, two deaths short of the 2019 toll.
Samantha Motion: Judith, where the bloody hell are ya?
OPINION: The sharks are circling in the Bay and National's leader is nowhere to be seen.
What is the future for Welcome Bay and Ohauiti?
Tauranga City Council have completed a study on the area, with a detailed report.
'Inexcusable': Former firefighter fined for illegal burning
Kevin Davies pleaded guilty and was sentenced to $14,000 in penalties.
Jo Raphael: Burglary victims should not blame themselves
COMMENT: Mental health needs support after a break-in.
Lockdown project! Pāpāmoa photographer's work goes global
The project has raised more than $3 million for charities all over the world.
'I miss you': Heartbroken father's message to missing son
Missing man described as a happy and peaceful guy.
Western Bay flicks switch on eco-friendly street lights
1500 lights will be converted to LED.
Welcome Aucklanders - but please follow the rules
How does Tauranga feel about Aucklanders returning?
'It is getting too hard': Tauranga landlords exiting property market
Older landlords are exiting the industry but have created opportunities for new investors.
'Scared to go out': Man still reeling months after huge theft
"I thought I'd get over it but I haven't been able to," the longtime business owner says.
Omanawa Falls drowning heightens safety fears
Coroner's ruling over Omanawa Falls death.
This is Us - Tauranga residents' stories told through waka hoe
The individual stories have come together to form the waka.
'A quiet dinner with about 500 close friends': Anne Pankhurst's 20th business awards in Tauranga
This year's Westpac Business Awards take place on November 13.
New kerbside service: Decision made but what will it cost you?
'We the ratepayers are going to be paying the bill so why shouldn't we know?'
Revealed: How many people live in tsunami risk zones
The figure excludes those who work, go to school or visit the areas.
The big read: Why regional councillors believe Māori wards work
'If the Māori perspective is to be expressed, I believe it has to come from Māori'.
Stressed and anxious kids: Urgent call for counsellors in primary schools
Students need help in aftermath of lockdown, say principals.
Council: 'Bay faring better than most' in Covid economic impact
The regional council's informetrics report GDP was down by 1.6 per cent.
'Tough decisions' needed to address four-year delay in bus shelters
"If nimbyism is the problem you are never going to achieve anything."
Untapped aquaculture resources explored at iwi meeting
Hatcheries, aquaculture technology and workforce training explored.
Jo Raphael: There is a reason for hope amid the pandemic
Hope can be a powerful feeling and we need it right now.
Wanted man arrested after 500m dash into the sea, say cops
Man to appear in the Tauranga District Court tomorrow after Pāpāmoa Beach arrest.
Free school buses for Tauranga students to continue
Tauranga school students get another year of free bus use.
'Pink' beach house sells for $3.15m - almost $1m above CV
The property had not been on the market in close to 50 years.