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'Emotional toll': City euthanises 423 pound dogs in 10 months
Council says surrenders are up: 'Owners can’t afford to keep them or simply don’t care.'
'Tidal flow' lane considered for Turret Rd traffic chokepoint
Council commissioners will decide on Monday whether to go ahead with improvements.
Olympian Mahé Drysdale confirms bid for Tauranga's mayoralty
Drysdale will be going up against uncle Doug Owens for the role.
'Taking the p**s': Charity boss hits out at op shop rubbish dumpers
Frequent clean-ups of soiled goods and rubbish are taking a toll on store team members.
Cracks appear in new $7m coastal pathway
Construction of the 4m-wide path began in April 2023 and it opened in December.
Sacked council: Who’s running again and why one hasn't had a haircut since 2020
One mayoral candidate says he has 'unfinished business'.
'Kick in the guts': Tradies 'poaching' work from locals 'rife' amid slowdown
'A high volume of tradies [are] jumping in the ute and trying to grab some of the work'
Staff shortages force closures at Pathlab clinics
Closures were decided once all other options were exhausted, Pathlab says.
Tauranga subdivision needs $400m for roads. Who will pay for it?
Tauranga's council could face a 'substantive funding gap' for new roads.
'Common sense finally': Bid to lift building height limits in Mount Maunganui hits hurdle
A decision will be made by Tauranga City Council commissioners on May 20.
'There's a better way': Why singer Ria Hall wants to be Tauranga's next mayor
'I’m not under any illusion that this is not something that’s not big . . . it really is.'
Revealed: Tauranga council’s private cocktail event to ‘celebrate’ city
But the list of the 150 invitees remains secret, for now.
'Diabolical': $23m plan to ease congestion during roadworks but commuters alarmed
A park and ride shuttle service, T2 lanes and a free toll road are measures proposed.
Councils in line for big boost if GST returned on rates
Councils could be in line for a billion-dollar boost each year should government agree.
Mount Maunganui’s poor air quality forces rethink of industrial sites
'Critical need' to find space for emitting businesses in region, says Tolley.
Chasing millions: Appeal 'likely' as High Court gives council more time
Extension given as council chases $20.5m+ after selling part-built carpark for $1.
New Tauranga bus stop locations ‘sub-optimal’
A permanent CBD bus interchange location was decided at a Tauranga City Council meeting.
'Make a difference': Comedian, MP back call for rainbow crossing in Tauranga
'Yes, it’s lines on the ground - but it’s so much more than that.'
Member of sacked council runs for mayor: 'There isn’t much I would do differently'
'The city needs to move forward and leave all that behind us.'
Tauranga homeowners face 7 per cent rates rise
The confirmed median increase rates rise is lower than the 11.1 per cent signalled.
Chasing millions: Tauranga council considers appealing High Court decision
Council claims more than $20.5m in 'wasted costs' after selling part-built carpark for $1.
Paws-itively amazing career in animal services
Betty Hall was once told by a teacher she would never get a job after finishing school.
Olympian Mahé Drysdale weighs joining election race: 'There’s opportunity there'
The grandson of Sir Bob Owens already has a family member in the race.
Memorial Park fountain gets $100k upgrade
The fountain is undergoing work to make it safer.
'Truly disturbing': Ex-mayor slams commission’s request to Simeon Brown for hybrid council
'There is genuine concern that history may repeat itself' - report.
'Absolutely horrendous': Locals petition council over road concerns
A mobile speed camera recorded 90km/h in a 50km/h area.
Tauranga’s speed limit proposal met with warning from minister
Brown said the Government did not support these types of blanket speed limit reductions.
Tears and triumphs: Tolley on rebuilding Tauranga and what she'll do next
'I’m a bit of a sook, really.'
'Corrosive obsession with a person's race' — Seymour on Māori wards
'If there was a vote in Auckland where I reside, I’d be voting no.'
Six years, four emails, and a petition: Why is it so hard to get a rainbow crossing in Tauranga?
Now a rainbow community advocate has started a petition.