New ZealandOsprey Drive residents want speed bump removedOsprey Drive residents say cars and buses speeding over a speed bump outside their house is like a 'mini-earthquake'.Watch10 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandBay of Plenty Times Christmas Appeal 2024The Bay of Plenty Times has launched its annual Christmas Appeal supporting the Tauranga Community Foodbank.Watch08 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Pretty meaty actions': Hopes for air quality pushMount industrial businesses have agreed to lower their environmental impact. Is it enough?31 Oct 08:17 PM
New Zealand'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.'26 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWarning to boaties as bad weather approachesAlerts issued ahead of wet weather expected on Wednesday and Thursday.01 Oct 01:01 AM
New ZealandAbandoned reptiles causing concern in BoP waterways“They displace wetland birds from nesting sites."16 Sep 10:28 PM
New ZealandKaituna's first waka in a centuryA pilot project looks to foster reconnection with the awa.03 Sep 06:30 PM
New ZealandMysterious substance on Pāpāmoa BeachA black substance washed up on Pāpāmoa Beach turns out to be black sand.22 Aug 02:43 AM
New ZealandWatch: Whakaari/White Island crater after recent eruptionThe marine volcano had a minor eruption on Friday and a 'continuous' eruption on Sunday.12 Aug 02:12 AM
New Zealand'Dirty water': Kiwifruit orchard earthworks contaminate streamThree Bay of Plenty companies have been fined for earthwork consent breaches.31 Jul 05:01 PM
New ZealandFormer Tauranga commissioner sought for committee to decide mines proposalOceanaGold wants to put a further 47 properties within the Martha Mineral Zone.31 Jul 03:30 AM
New Zealand'It's the way to go': Use of on-demand buses soars early in $1.9m trialUber-like bus service has given more than 8000 rides since March.26 Jul 11:05 PM
New ZealandMayoral candidate threatens to take Tauranga council and marina to High CourtIt comes amid a years-long dispute that has already cost ratepayers nearly $70k.17 Jul 05:20 AM
New ZealandPort's majority shareholder green-lights share sell-downThe council holds a 54.1% stake in New Zealand's biggest port.27 Jun 03:14 AM
New ZealandJudge grants powers to sell 'idyllic' properties occupied by gangsterMongrel Mob senior figure refuses to obey court orders to leave waterfront properties.14 Jun 04:50 PM
New Zealand'Obviously deliberate': Landlords illegally piped human waste to riverside drainThe offending continued for nearly four years despite orders to stop.13 Jun 11:07 PM
New ZealandCommuter ferry could set sail in TaurangaAuckland water taxi company is prepared to build two ferries if council subsidises fares.27 May 07:57 PM
New Zealand'Stay clear': Clean-up continues after new oil slick sightingsThe clean-up involves monitoring absorbent booms.22 May 01:04 AM
New Zealand'It reeks': More oil slick found on water in Pilot BayThe source of the spill is not yet known.21 May 02:37 AM
New Zealand'Incredibly generous': Farmer gifts 103ha with panoramic coastal views for regional parkThe generous gift has been called a rarity and 'true legacy' for the Bay of Plenty.09 May 03:31 AM
KahuNo fast tracking but optimism for marina outcomeAnd jobs will follow, developer says.01 May 02:50 AM
New Zealand'System failure': Whakaari response review reveals 'confusion'It also found little or no national recovery co-ordination and no solid plan.05 Apr 02:56 AM
New ZealandRotorua or Katikati: Where should the Bay's next regional park go?If approved, the parks could preserve public green spaces in perpetuity.04 Apr 09:03 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuIwi has 'major concerns' as council weighs selling chunk of port sharesIwi leader claims there's already 'lots of interest from overseas companies'.03 Apr 04:03 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBuses on-demand: City battling congestion trials new schemeThe buses operate like Uber and could be expanded to the rest of the city, if successful.26 Mar 10:00 PM
New Zealand'A new era of public transport': City to trial on-demand ridesharing busesThe OnDemand vans will not follow set routes.13 Mar 12:19 AM
New ZealandFive orchardists fined nearly $200k for illegal water takeAll pleaded guilty to the charges relating to the unlawful takes at their orchard.07 Mar 08:24 PM
New ZealandStricter air quality rules coming for Mount Maunganui after court rulingThe Environment Court began processing appeals in 2020.01 Mar 01:40 AM
New Zealand'Fobbed off': Man injured on 'horrible' track calls for safety changesPeter Rawstron says the Waiere Stream is popular but dangerous.17 Feb 03:50 PM
New Zealand'Ruins it for generations': Protected Bay pōhutukawa trees felledThe damaged trees at the regional park were estimated to be 20 to 30 years old.16 Feb 03:02 PM
New ZealandParty like the public service: What councils did for ChristmasSome opted for a Kiwi classic.23 Dec 03:30 PM
New Zealand‘Open chequebook’ fears as $29m lake scheme goes aheadWhile one group petitioned against it, another says it must go ahead ASAP.19 Dec 04:03 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'Bring it on' says market to possible big Port of Tauranga shares sale by councilBay of Plenty council's big stake makes port shares harder to buy.11 Dec 04:00 PM
