PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHousing market: The city where average capital values have plummeted since 2021Interest rates, inflation, and rising construction costs have been blamed.09 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandLobby group claims commission is ‘trampling over local democracy’Tolley said she would prefer hybrid local governance because democracy sometimes fails.05 Apr 01:41 AM
New Zealand‘The real deal’: Councillor remembered as visionary leader, devoted to townRichard Crawford suffered a heart attack while cycling in the Redwoods.03 Apr 11:06 PM
New ZealandDemocracy 'at times ... fails': Tolley backs 'hybrid' model ahead of city election'Angst' in Tauranga as elections approach, 'old guard' angle for re-election.03 Apr 10:23 PM
New ZealandCalls grow for minister to curb Tauranga commission's powersWhat Local Government Minister Simeon Brown said in response.02 Apr 04:03 PM
New ZealandRelief as council backs down on ‘nightmare’ fees for village'It would’ve been extremely difficult, sort of a nightmare situation.'28 Mar 04:37 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand10-year city deals: The spot PM says will 'likely' be one of the firstGovt wants 30-year infrastructure project pipeline – 'not just ideas but proper projects'.26 Mar 11:10 PM
New ZealandTauranga bars to close earlier under booze rule changes“The potential tip out at 2am will find us pushing a lot more people out on the street."26 Mar 07:48 PM
New Zealand'Intolerable risk to life': Council agrees to buy slip-damaged homes'Getting to this point has taken longer than any of us may have expected.'25 Mar 05:22 AM
New Zealand'Finally': Owners of homes hit by landslide from reserve may get buyout offer'If [the council’s] reserve hadn’t fallen down on our house, we’d be happy as Larry.'23 Mar 09:41 PM
New ZealandMount Maunganui’s surprise smiley-face roundabout vandalisedThe cheerful spot has already been restored - it's just missing one thing...21 Mar 10:06 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Don’t know how we can cope': Building consents plunge in 'most unaffordable city''We are nowhere near where we should be.'21 Mar 04:01 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusiness$148m development dispute: Hawkins granted interim injunction in battle with Farmers ownersThe builder and owners of the apartment, retail and dining project have gone to court.21 Mar 03:41 AM
New ZealandCouncil backs down on paid Mount parking, plans enforcement crackdownLocal businesses are pleased the council has backed down on paid parking plans.19 Mar 10:04 PM
New Zealand13 German shepherds, 40 cats removed from residential homeSeizure of dogs - all underweight and some with parvo - council's 'largest-ever'.19 Mar 04:01 PM
New ZealandAre you enrolled? Tauranga election four months awayFor the first time since 2019, Tauranga voters will elect their council representatives.18 Mar 11:33 PM
New ZealandFree bus fares could be axed after Government pulls fundingThe council’s public transport committee discussed its options.13 Mar 08:56 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Expensive flop': $75k in public funding for app downloaded 2200 timesAuthorities say the ratepayer-funded project is worthwhile and feedback has been good.12 Mar 04:02 PM
New ZealandNew stadium to be delivered in stages and construction pushed backBudget restraints have been caused by the need to improve water infrastructure.11 Mar 09:27 PM
New ZealandDeath, evacuations and gunfire: Inside Tenby Powell's warzone mission'You wander around the grave sites wondering how people can do this to other people.'09 Mar 03:50 PM
New ZealandCouncil backs down on ‘cash-grab’ sports fees'Where we’ve landed is probably reasonably fair.'07 Mar 06:22 AM
New ZealandTauranga ratepayers face 15.8 per cent rates hike, Cameron Rd works delayedHomeowners face paying another 11.1 per cent on average.06 Mar 01:09 AM
New ZealandNot enough cash: Major city projects delayed amid three waters woesIt comes as Tauranga's council grapples with 'budget limitations'.04 Mar 11:43 PM
New Zealand'Perfect sense': $147m hotel and conference centre poised for CBDThe council says the project could be worth $58.8m in benefits to the city.04 Mar 09:30 PM
New ZealandControversial road-pricing project scrapped after public backlashThe idea to toll many main arterial routes was labelled “ludicrous” and "unfair".04 Mar 01:06 AM
New Zealand200 arrests in six months: How this CBD is turning the tide on crime'We feel well supported. In the past, we felt that no one even cared.'03 Mar 06:17 PM
New ZealandAll Mauao tracks to close while sculptures installedWeighing around two tonnes each, the sculptures will be installed via helicopter.29 Feb 02:36 AM
New ZealandFailed bid to have newly elected council monitored revealedBut those behind it are considering trying again.28 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Cross': Tolley says she did not have 'anything to do with' disinviting election event speakerA council executive says she made the call to change the event speaker – and stands by it.22 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCongestion charging could be needed to keep Tauranga movingThe current funding model for transport infrastructure is “not going to cut it”.21 Feb 07:17 PM
New ZealandOne-way streets: CBD firms object to 'lack of transparency' on pilot schemeA number of two-way streets will become one-way in Tauranga City Centre.19 Feb 09:47 PM
New ZealandBiggest junior life-saving carnival to descend on Mount MaunganuiThousands of people are expected at Mount Maunganui Beach over the four days.18 Feb 11:18 PM
New ZealandNappies and dead animals: The 'revolting' items being dumped in recycling bins'You wouldn’t want somebody to come in and throw a dead animal on your desk.'18 Feb 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCouncil cans ratepayer leader's speech invitation after critical survey'I just don’t know what the hell’s going on.'17 Feb 04:03 PM
