Election hopeful already a councillor elsewhere
Sarah-Jane Bourne grew up in Mount Maunganui, and is keen to return despite Waikato role.
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Commission pushes on for taller buildings in Mount Maunganui
Commissioners reject recommendation from independent panel.
Mount Maunganui assault accused appears in court
Police said a man with torso injuries was recovering in hospital.
'It reeks': More oil slick found on water in Pilot Bay
The source of the spill is not yet known.
Cracks appear in new $7m coastal pathway
Construction of the 4m-wide path began in April 2023 and it opened in December.
'I’ve done it for so long it’s part of me': 50 years as a JP
The octogenarian was 36 years old when he was nominated to serve.
'Kick in the guts': Tradies 'poaching' work from locals 'rife' amid slowdown
'A high volume of tradies [are] jumping in the ute and trying to grab some of the work'
Young surfers start strong at World Junior Champs
Pauanui's 13-year-old surfing sensation continues to impress.
Fears true extent of police pack rapist Brad Shipton’s crimes may never be known
The ex-policeman died this week aged 65 after early onset dementia.
Downloads spike for app helping EV owners track road-user charges
The platform will soon launch a feature that automatically buys road-user charges.
Thousands gather at the Mount to remember the fallen
Thousands gathered at the Mount Cenotaph to remember our soldiers' sacrifices.
Auckland Council vs Ranfurly Village over $650k fees - who won?
Arguments for lower fees were based on a Ryman case where amounts were cut by 79 per cent.
Why Tauranga could see a 'significant drop' in cruise visits next season
Increased operating costs in New Zealand among reasons for predicted drop in bookings.
'Very strong' rip at beach where man died evading police
'It must have been a terrifying experience for this man.'
More than just a summer destination: Mount Maunganui is a hidden gem in autumn
There's plenty to see year-round in The Mount.
'Heartwarming’: Sports club may get new home after 'massive stuggle'
'The last few years, it’s just been a ... massive hit to our mana.'
'Premature mortality': Review backs report linking suburb's poor air to deaths
Review highlights the 'scale of impact' of Mount Maunganui's polluted airshed.
Mount Maunganui’s surprise smiley-face roundabout vandalised
The cheerful spot has already been restored - it's just missing one thing...
Council backs down on paid Mount parking, plans enforcement crackdown
Local businesses are pleased the council has backed down on paid parking plans.
'As a country we don't celebrate things enough' - PM opens $500m The Foundation retirement village
'I think as a country we don’t celebrate things enough,' says Christopher Luxon.
Swims, sherries, The Chase, bed by 8pm: 'Easygoing' 82yo seeks flattie
Retired skipper takes flattie search public after reports of elderly housing crisis.
Kiwi stars claim back-to-back wins in Mount Maunganui
Shaunna Polley and Alice Zeimann again won the beach volleyball event in Mount Maunganui.
Where new supermarkets have opened and might rise soon
Where are new stores opening? One store shut in Flaxmere but that's been eclipsed.
All Mauao tracks to close while sculptures installed
Weighing around two tonnes each, the sculptures will be installed via helicopter.
'Cross': Tolley says she did not have 'anything to do with' disinviting election event speaker
A council executive says she made the call to change the event speaker – and stands by it.
The schoolgirl star who’s gone straight into the Black Ferns Sevens
The utility back has journeyed along the hard road to get her big break.
Council cans ratepayer leader's speech invitation after critical survey
'I just don’t know what the hell’s going on.'
‘Overwhelming' resistance: Residents want city to trim $4.75b budget
The city needs that money to fund proposed projects over 10 years.
Tauranga records its hottest day this year at 30.3C as locals enjoy the beach
The warmest temperature on record for a January in Tauranga was in 1983: 33.7C.
'Terrible': Huge cost of drowning and water injuries revealed
'Understanding and respecting the power of New Zealand’s waters is crucial.'
'Absolutely livid': Mum of drowned teen's call after lifeguards abused
"Take care of them ... they save so many people every year."
Metal detectorists save the day after husband loses wife's ring
'It was like trying to find a needle in the haystack ... I thought I had lost it forever.'
Lifeguards save beached dolphin at Mount, swimmer airlifted off Waihī beach
Plus, 'tonnes of shark sightings' in busy day for Bay of Plenty and Coromandel lifeguards.