Bella Vista trial: Developer 'neither credible nor reliable'
Bella Vista Homes developer and his company among those convicted of Building Act charges.
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Samantha Motion: Minister's move to sack council a bold one
Opinion: Can a commission stop Tauranga going round in circles?
City warned of 'serious consequences' as Tauranga development runs short on land
Concerns have been raised as land begins to run out at Tauriko Business Estate.
'Draconian': Simon Bridges urges minister not to intervene in council
Tauranga MP says mayor's resignation removed 'significant source of friction'.
Wellington mayor seen to have declared war on his own council
ANALYSIS: Andy Foster has lost the confidence of many of his councillors.
Tauranga mayor 'more sad than anything else' over resignation
Tenby Powell says council conflict is "like walking through a swamp with a heavy pack".
Local Focus: Pāpāmoa schoolkids on pest patrol
Children take part in Te Ara ō Wairākei stormwater work. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Mayor hits out over councillor's email after cancer announcement
The email came hours after Powell revealed publicly that he has prostate cancer.
'It's the one that gets men': Tauranga Mayor reveals cancer diagnosis, will take medical leave
Tenby Powell will go on medical leave later this month, hoping to return in early 2021.
'Sorry, wrong court case': Failed developer told off by judge
Cancian defended himself in the civil court case heard in the High Court at Tauranga.
Councillor found to have breached conduct rules, but he won't say sorry
Complainer says a forced apology would be a 'pyrrhic victory'.
Calls for council to be replaced as $350k review budget signed off
Ratepayers would be 'horrified' at paying the cost of governance failure, says councillor.
Review team for 'dysfunctional' council could cost ratepayers $350k
Team could stay for 10 months, but council votes for earlier 'off-ramp' opportunity.
'Treated like an idiot': Man fights council over cracked home
'I'm just absolutely gobsmacked at how little rights you have as a ratepayer.'
'Viciousness': Former Tauranga city councillor reveals extent of abuse
'When you are so publicly exposed you become very, very vulnerable.'
'Times are changing': Māori ward move 'massive' for Tauranga
A challenge to the decision, however, is likely.
Tauranga votes to establish Māori ward
A ripple of surprise ran through the chamber as the vote passed.
'Shocked': Neighbours clash over 44-year-old avocado tree
Neighbours say the tree has supplied them with avocados for years.
Simon Bridges says get the peace pipe: Leaders urge council to make up
"It's simply not an answer to say all fault lies on the other side."
'Smiling assassins': Angry mayor lashes out at councillors
'They smile during the day and then they plot my assassination at night.'
'Nightmare': How a walk on a beach ended in horror and heartbreak
'This was a tragic outcome for all of us'.
'Stunned': Mayor hits out after minister blocks reserve plan
Minister apologises after media learns of her decision before the council.
Local Focus: Mayor fronts Pāpāmoa ratepayers' meeting
Powell started with a bad joke and didn't back down. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: That's a wrap – submissions close on revised annual plan
Tauranga councillors to wade through 587 submissions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Proposed jet fuel tank farm the 'last straw'
"It's time for all of the Mount and Tauranga to decide what we want to be."
'Massive distraction': New twist in deputy mayor row
'For the sake of the city, we needed to put this to bed.'
'Wood-first' policy could create 3000 jobs nationwide
Business chambers and forestry leaders want new publicly-funded projects to use wood.
One Year On: A look back at best of Bay's premium journalism
A year after digital subscriptions launched we highlight some of our best premium content.
'I snapped': Tauranga mayor faces complaint
'I knew what I was doing. I wanted to be angry to a point but not crazy angry.'
Local Focus: Introducing the China Lions
Bay of Plenty's newest rugby side plays Fiji tomorrow. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Tauranga cruise ship: 'No risk' of coronavirus despite ill passengers
The Voyager of the Seas cruise ship docked in Tauranga this morning.
Outgoing Auckland Council boss to head national polytechnic
Steven Town will take up his new role, in Wellington, on July 6.
Otakiri protesters raise $35k for water bottling appeal
Iwi and residents file appeal Environment Court decision in the Rotorua High Court.
New mayor pushes for Mauao base track repairs 'by Christmas'
Weather events caused extensive damage to the track in 2017.