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$180m retirement village approved under fast-track consent
'The economic impacts of the development are significant.'
‘Low trust’: Mount Maunganui street closure sparks community tension
Mayor Mahé Drysdale said road changes aim to balance safety and accessibility.
Edgecumbe flood lawsuits may burden ratepayers with $7m cost
Edgecumbe was flooded due to the breach of a Rangitaiki River floodwall in 2017.
New Year Honours: Bay of Plenty, Coromandel, Taupō recipients named
Plus - we ask why one city, unusually, has no honourees on this year's list.
Lifejackets, speeding, no-go zones: What water patrols are looking out for
The Bay of Plenty maritime team will be checking for rule compliance.
National, local companies are creditors of Rotorua housing project
The financier wants $28.2m; unsecured creditors are listed as being owed another $167,000.
Tauranga's new bus service: $5 fare arrives in 2025 after trial success
Tauranga's new on-demand bus service is hugely popular but fares will rise to cover costs.
Osprey Drive residents want speed bump removed
Osprey Drive residents say cars and buses speeding over a speed bump outside their house is like a 'mini-earthquake'.
'Scandalous': Former TV host questions $29m Rotorua lake sewerage scheme claims
The council apologised for inaccurate information and explained its analysis.
Bay of Plenty Times Christmas Appeal 2024
The Bay of Plenty Times has launched its annual Christmas Appeal supporting the Tauranga Community Foodbank.
'Pretty meaty actions': Hopes for air quality push
Mount industrial businesses have agreed to lower their environmental impact. Is it enough?
'Looking after our legacy': What's next in fight to keep out clam invaders
'We’re going to do our best to ensure the danger to our lake and whenua doesn’t get here.'
Warning to boaties as bad weather approaches
Alerts issued ahead of wet weather expected on Wednesday and Thursday.
Abandoned reptiles causing concern in BoP waterways
“They displace wetland birds from nesting sites."
Kaituna's first waka in a century
A pilot project looks to foster reconnection with the awa.
Mysterious substance on Pāpāmoa Beach
A black substance washed up on Pāpāmoa Beach turns out to be black sand.
Watch: Whakaari/White Island crater after recent eruption
The marine volcano had a minor eruption on Friday and a 'continuous' eruption on Sunday.
'Dirty water': Kiwifruit orchard earthworks contaminate stream
Three Bay of Plenty companies have been fined for earthwork consent breaches.
Former Tauranga commissioner sought for committee to decide mines proposal
OceanaGold wants to put a further 47 properties within the Martha Mineral Zone.
'It's the way to go': Use of on-demand buses soars early in $1.9m trial
Uber-like bus service has given more than 8000 rides since March.
Mayoral candidate threatens to take Tauranga council and marina to High Court
It comes amid a years-long dispute that has already cost ratepayers nearly $70k.
Port's majority shareholder green-lights share sell-down
The council holds a 54.1% stake in New Zealand's biggest port.
Judge grants powers to sell 'idyllic' properties occupied by gangster
Mongrel Mob senior figure refuses to obey court orders to leave waterfront properties.
'Obviously deliberate': Landlords illegally piped human waste to riverside drain
The offending continued for nearly four years despite orders to stop.
Commuter ferry could set sail in Tauranga
Auckland water taxi company is prepared to build two ferries if council subsidises fares.
'Stay clear': Clean-up continues after new oil slick sightings
The clean-up involves monitoring absorbent booms.