New details of $220.2m Tauranga stadium proposal revealed - is it 'bang for buck'?
An advocate says it will be a city asset but a critic says the money could be used better.
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Rotorua's Cyclone Gabrielle repair bill set to rise
Combined estimates from councils bring the cost of Cyclone Gabrielle to over $16m.
Western Bay estimates summer storm damages to cost between $15 to $20m
Tauranga City Council estimates the cyclone's damages to cost close to $400k.
'At last': Final bridge in $262m State Highway 2 project to open
Locals pleased about "major milestone", but say it won't be a congestion 'silver bullet'
Secret venue for Tauranga Stop Co-Governance Tour meeting after 'impossible' security rules
The tour had previously secured two venues, but these are now no longer.
Megan Wilson: Why I don’t like dogs - and why cats are so much better
OPINION: It's an unpopular opinion, but cats are so much better.
Final racecourse hearings: Anything other than green space 'a waste'
The hearings have shown little support for a potential hospital at the reserve.
Pet dog attacked on daily park walk: 'Fifty per cent of his neck [was] savaged'
'There’s this big gaping hole in the back ... big enough you could put your fist in.'
Chopper's owner loses court battle, dog could be put down
Tauranga City Council has been successful in its appeal against a dog that attacked a vet.
Tauranga buses: Route changes proposed, night service considered
Changes include routes being shortened, altered or replaced.
Public feedback wanted on proposed new fees for council pool use, hall hire
Tauranga City Council adopted the draft user fees for Bay Venues at a meeting on Monday.
Revealed: How working from home has drastically cut injuries at one workplace
Working from home has had a direct impact on workplace injuries.
The Premium Debate: Tauranga not the only city looking 'unkept'
Premium subscribers have their say.
Chamber boss: Business leaders are anxious about next year’s local election
Returning to an elected council is a hot topic.
200ha, 400 businesses, 5700 people and not finished: How big will this business estate get?
New details reveal just how massive it will ultimately be.
Council pay outs for personal grievances revealed- but no apologies
More than $186,000 has been paid out by two councils - a third wouldn't give its figure.
Council pay outs for personal grievances revealed- but no apologies
Jobs losses and payouts: personal grievance claims at local councils revealed.
'Unacceptable risk': Project to build hundreds of homes stalls after funding bid fails
Change 'late in the process' presents 'unacceptable risk' for housing provider.
Downpour: Potential wastewater spill, beach access damaged in Omanu
Heavy rain event put pressure on the city’s stormwater.
Tauranga residents’ satisfaction with council low, survey finds
Residents who have lived in Tauranga for more than 10 years were the least satisfied.
Pāpāmoa local criticises Tauranga council for lack of action on dog-prohibited areas on beach
"It’s the only beach we’ve got and I’m going to stick up for it.”
Berm parking crackdown: Council starts issuing $40 fines, warnings
Berm parking has been prohibited between Marsh St and Eleventh Avenue in the CBD.
Court date set in council's bid to recoup $20m costs for failed car park
The Harington Transport Hub had already cost $19m when construction was abandoned.
$42k and counting: Legal bill for failed prosecution of dog attack
The council has spent $42,000 on legal fees, with an appeal yet to be heard.
'Trapped': Fears new $90m interchange fails to offer tsunami escape paths
Maps warn that few places are safe from a significant tsunami but escape is limited.
Chopper again on the chopping block after judge grants council leave to appeal
The dog that attacked a Tauranga vet is again staring down the threat of death.
'Appetite for change': New mayors elected in most major centres in strong election for right-leaning candidates
Tory Whanau's mayoral win in Wellington bucked a national trend of right-leaning mayors.
'Ridiculous': Potholes blamed for popped tyres, damaged wheels, injured ankles
One Tauranga man has resorted to filling in 'horrible' potholes himself.
Man who lived in cave sentenced after attacking dog in public park
A teenager saw the man kicking a puppy against a rock.
'We want everyone to have a say': Meet the people working to fix Links Ave
Reducing rat running isn't as easy as it seems, but a panel is hard at work on a solution.
Back to court: Council appeals unsuccessful dog attack prosecution
The council is going back to court, appealing its failed charge against the dog's owner.
Bankruptcy case against Bella Vista developer halted as he plans defamation suit
Danny Cancian owes more than $1 million to Carters.
'Our hearts are full': Dog that attacked vet returned to family after verdict
The Tauranga City Council is not ruling out appealing the decision.
Dismissed: Judge throws out charge against owner of dog that attacked vet
Experienced vet put herself in a position vulnerable to an attack, judge finds.