New ZealandOnly re-elected member of sacked council pleased to 'keep championing the cause'The Pāpāmoa ward councillor is the only one from the 2019 council to be re-elected.29 Jul 05:01 AM
New Zealand'Terrorised': Rocks thrown at homes, smashed window 'sounded like a bomb'Frustrated resident stakes out the alley at night trying to catch the vandals.26 Jul 05:02 PM
New Zealand'Our job is to engage': Drysdale disappointed at Tauranga turnoutOnly 38.7% of voters cast a ballot in Tauranga's first council election for five years.26 Jul 02:03 AM
PremiumPremiumSportBoat to ballot: Louisa Wall on Mahé Drysdale's uncharted courseLouisa Wall decodes how Mahé Drysdale's gold medals could shape Tauranga's future.26 Jul 01:30 AM
New Zealand'So frustrating': Park petanque terrain trashed twice after $12,500 upgradePentanque terrain has been vandalised twice.25 Jul 10:10 PM
PoliticsMahé Drysdale confirms move to Tauranga after securing the mayoraltyThe former Olympian also stressed he does not want to push his own mandate on the council.24 Jul 11:26 PM
New ZealandFinal election results show Mahé Drysdale strokes ahead in mayoral raceThe final voter turnout rate was 38.7% after all special votes were processed.23 Jul 06:55 AM
New ZealandTauranga’s first Māori ward councillor in hospitalThe newly elected councillor is undergoing treatment, says Mayor-elect Mahé Drysdale.22 Jul 08:00 AM
New ZealandMahé's our mayor: Hard work just starting for former OlympianThe double Olympic champion says his mayoralty will be about positivity and collaboration.21 Jul 06:09 AM
New ZealandEx-Olympic rower Mahé Drysdale set to become Tauranga’s mayorProgress results are out for the Tauranga local body election.20 Jul 04:33 AM
New ZealandBoat ramp parking charge not on, says fishermanBoaties will now have to pay to park their trailer near some boat ramps in Tauranga.19 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandSeymour marks Tauranga returning to 'a council that you’re able to vote out'His public meeting was interrupted by a protest and a fire alarm being triggered.19 Jul 04:52 AM
New ZealandWhat last-minute voters need to know about Tauranga's electionTurnout is lagging, with less than 24 hours to go.19 Jul 03:12 AM
New ZealandReviving a city’s heart: Tauranga’s commissioners on their big winsThe trials and triumphs of the commission's time in Tauranga.18 Jul 07:00 PM
New Zealand$40,000 cocktail party: Council decision to withhold guest list goes to OmbudsmanInternal emails show staff debated releasing names of attendees and funders.17 Jul 05:02 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 ZealandClimate change efforts a 'crock': Mayoral hopeful ranks lowest in environment surveyHe says people have to have 'rocks' in their heads to think humans can change the climate.17 Jul 02:07 AM
New ZealandCourt orders waste management company to pay $835k for breach of contractGreen waste composting firm awarded damages by High Court after negotiations break down.16 Jul 05:03 PM
New ZealandTauranga election: Which ward is struggling with voter turnoutIt is hoped some voters are taking their time to better analyse candidates before voting.16 Jul 03:13 AM
New ZealandTaller buildings risk Mount’s ’boutique character’ – localsLocals disappointed the iconic status of their beach suburb wasn’t 'fiercely protected'.15 Jul 10:15 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: Where to next for Tauranga - a developers' dream or a city for everyone?OPINION: The first time I ever got called a 'black bastard' was in a pub in Tauranga.13 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandTauranga mayoral candidates size up Govt's new housing rulesMayoral hopefuls give their views on how the changes fit with the growing city's needs.12 Jul 06:01 AM
New ZealandStreet View: Do locals want Mount ferry service?The ferries would run from downtown Mount Maunganui to Tauranga city centre.11 Jul 11:45 PM
New ZealandTauranga election: Early voter turnout surpasses 2019New orange voting bins and candidate videos are thought to be helping.11 Jul 01:48 AM
New ZealandPrivate cocktail party cost $40k but details of who attended still under wrapsThe event was held to celebrate the city.07 Jul 06:13 PM
New Zealand'Significant mana': Hapū wants slip-damaged road to remain closedSlips damaged Te Puna Station Rd in October 2022.04 Jul 09:53 PM
New ZealandTauranga mayoral race: Doug Owens says council needs renewed perspectiveA Q&A with one of Tauranga's 15 mayoral contenders.27 Jun 04:50 PM
New ZealandTauranga mayoral race: Chudleigh Haggett’s priorities for councilA Q&A with one of Tauranga's 15 mayoral contenders.27 Jun 04:49 PM
New ZealandTauranga mayoral race: Hori BOP – mascot to mayoral hopefulA Q&A with one of Tauranga's 15 mayoral contenders.27 Jun 06:54 AM
New ZealandMinister green-lights six-storey buildings in downtown Mount MaunganuiThe changes will allow greater development capacity, the minister says.27 Jun 06:34 AM
New ZealandMayoral contenders Brownless, Drysdale, Hall, and Salisbury face off at business eventBusiness community feels 'anxiety' and 'excitement' ahead of election, says chamber boss.27 Jun 01:26 AM
New ZealandFamily feud: Olympian clashes with uncle in Tauranga mayoral raceOwens claims his Olympic champ nephew is a 'patsy pawn' for a property group.26 Jun 05:05 PM
New Zealand'Unlock the unheard voices': Election hopeful pushes new way to include communityCitizens’ assemblies are about 'empowering communities' - candidate.26 Jun 03:33 AM
