New ZealandReforming council culture the focus for mayoral candidate Suaree BorellShe says council culture must shift to make 'impactful decisions'.17 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandDon Thwaites pledges to sell council HQ if elected Western Bay mayorHe says two new offices in Ōmokoroa and Te Puke would be cheaper.15 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandCandi-dating: Voters quiz election hopefuls in speed-dating style eventConstituents had the chance to ask candidates burning questions as voting opened.10 Sep 03:41 AM
New Zealand'Rabbit plague': Brazen bunnies overrun property, causing pest control confusion31 Aug 06:02 PM
New Zealand'Wrong business, wrong place': Protesters oppose industrial park plan on sacred wetland13 Aug 09:26 PM
New ZealandTe Arawa Lakes Trust seeks stronger water management role amid Ōhau wall issues As lake bed owner, the trust wants more say in decisions impacting Rotoiti water quality.12 Aug 10:30 PM
New ZealandFormer mayor admits mistake as council accelerates action on $11m wallCouncil vows urgency on finding options for corroded lake wall, but locals unconvinced.07 Aug 06:04 AM
New ZealandMeet your Rotorua candidates for the regional councilRotorua voters have 11 options to pick from, with 3 contenders for the Ōkūrei Māori seat.05 Aug 11:10 PM
New ZealandMeet the candidates running for Bay of Plenty Regional CouncilThere are 18 in the race for Tauranga's seats, 11 for Western Bay and three for Mauao.05 Aug 04:26 AM
New ZealandMayor backs demand for urgent fix for corroding lake wall The $11m Ōhau channel diversion wall was built in 2008 to protect Lake Rotoiti.30 Jul 06:54 PM
New Zealand'We stress every time it rains': Neighbours' flooding fightTe Puke neighbours urge council to take action to stop flooding during heavy rain.29 Jul 07:02 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: It's time to fully review our local government structureOPINION: But any changes must be the right ones for the right reasons.25 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandLGNZ backs Tauranga mayor's call for council structure reviewMahé Drysdale emphasised designing a system that works for local communities.23 Jul 05:01 AM
New ZealandCouncil to pause region-wide geothermal plan and consider Rotorua tweaksThe council is putting the geothermal plan on hold amid resource management reform.22 Jul 12:59 AM
New ZealandDoctors alarmed by whooping cough surge'We’ve had small children ending up in hospital.'20 Jul 08:23 PM
New ZealandTeen's 900km ride for Māori wards ends with cheers at ParliamentHe delivered a support letter to Parliament, and was greeted by Chris Hipkins.14 Jul 12:34 AM
New ZealandBoat in perilous position in Tauranga HarbourPolice were alerted to a sinking boat in Tauranga Harbour at 2.45pm.08 Jul 01:04 AM
New Zealand'Game-changer': Western BoP a step closer to Govt deal unlocking housing, jobsThe deal would aim to deliver 40,000 more homes and 35,000 new jobs.02 Jul 09:05 PM
New Zealand'A win for Tarawera': Sewerage connection cost lowered to $36k per householdAn additional $4.685m has been committed to the scheme by the Government and two councils.27 Jun 07:39 AM
New Zealand'Scaring me': Heavy rain brings flooding'My whole back section’s flooded, it’s coming up to my back door step.'27 Jun 03:18 AM
New ZealandFeral goats' days numbered in 'unique' conservation parkAn eradication programme has won a $750,000 government grant to get it started.25 Jun 07:40 PM
New ZealandHow Federated Farmers shapes policy for Bay of Plenty farmersBrent Mountfort leads Federated Farmers in advocating for 500 members on rural issues.24 Jun 02:30 AM
New Zealand'He was trying to kill me': Bus driver punched, choked as passengers lash outAnd a 14-year-old boy punched a driver after he missed a turn near Tauranga Boys' College.21 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhy a 'cute' pet is now included in a pest management planHint: They are more likely to degrade waterways than mutate into a crime-fighting team.19 Jun 10:00 PM
New ZealandRegional councillor Toi Iti seeks Doug Leeder's seatHe aims to bridge Māori and non-Māori communities on the council.08 Jun 09:06 AM
New ZealandRegional council chair not seeking re-electionDoug Leeder joined the council in 2013.04 Jun 03:18 AM
New ZealandOne council to rule them all? Rotorua to explore options with neighboursTauranga mayor backs having the conversation, saying it's time to 'put egos aside'.03 Jun 09:45 PM
New ZealandRegional ratepayers to fund $3.58m loan for Tarawera Sewerage SchemeDebate on the final split of the controversial scheme's $32.3m cost begins today.27 May 06:40 PM
