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Iconic 143-year-old marae under threat
The marae sits in the valley of Maungatapu on waterfront land facing Rangataua Bay.
Mayors making headlines: City leaders who have felt the heat
Mayors around the country have found themselves under fire for their conduct.
'Now...not in 30 years': Leaders ask Govt to fast-track Golden Triangle highway
The highway is a key arterial route linking Auckland, Tauranga and Hamilton.
'Effectively barricaded': Business speaks out over 'devastating' roadworks
Businesses claim they have been 'barricaded' from their customers.
'Critical' $2b-plus roading overhaul timeline under fire
Some leaders might not even be around when it's time to "cut the ribbon".
Sports fields closed after heavy rain
Residents are also warned of more heavy rain over the weekend.
Art gallery entry to turn around in $3.38m redevelopment
A new cafe and park view are on the cards.
'Lifeguards just missed him': Summer swim costs recent retiree his life
"They’d actually been doing roams past that area five minutes before this man went in."
'High-risk': Key city centre faces uncertain future as earthquake concerns revealed
Serious seismic issues have been revealed, prompting talk of possible demolition.
300 new homes: Council to review revised plans for Bethlehem reserve
Parau Farms is still seen as necessary to help address the city's 'critical' shortage.
Students' CBD struggle: 'Why do we have to fight for parking every single day?'
A university student was floored by the lack of cheap carparks near the city campus.
'Horrified': Fee hikes for Tauranga’s community facilities cop flak
Proposed fee increases for community facilities range from 6 per cent to 138 per cent.
Inflation clauses costing councils millions
A leading economist says more businesses are including escalation clauses.
'What any local would do': Hordes jumping 'horrendous' SH2 queues, council counts show
The council says drivers are already tense enough with the current congestion.
3km pathway: New build begins along Pāpāmoa coast
The shared path will have rest stops, new public toilets and spots for food trucks.
'It was pretty nasty': Driver hits out as potholes cause damage
Motorists lodge 33 complaints in 10 days.
Poll shows Tauranga wants an early council election
Respondents were asked several questions.
Turning 'paradise' into a 'parking lot': Emotions high as $220.2m stadium debated
'Can't let things get in the way of progress... This represents a really good opportunity'
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.
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.