'If I do get elected, [it] would kind of be a victory for the entire city and NZ.'

The initiative aims to increase the city's tree canopy cover and support biodiversity.

He is accused of sexually violating an intoxicated woman as she slept.

The roundabout has since been cleared.

The buyer must develop the balance of the precinct, council says.

One mum says Govt must do more to reduce inflation and offset the high living costs.

Her secret to longevity? No smoking or drinking plus lots of fruit, veges and family time.

Plus, how much the Tauranga and Rotorua populations have grown in five years.

'We are paying too much tax and the cost of living... is going up all the time.'

The man suffered injuries to his face and needed surgery on his ear after being bitten.

"These signs are there to help locals and manuhiri [visitors] enjoy this iconic taonga."

Comments on social media have been overwhelmingly positive.

A former student has requested a formal inquiry into the actions of Pinky Green.

Auckland water taxi company is prepared to build two ferries if council subsidises fares.

The small vessel was being blown out to sea with a torn sail and six on board.

The Crown told the jury the five cousins were “genuine, believable witnesses”.

A catamaran is drifting close to shore in Matua.

'I’m still very passionate about the city. I love it, being where I grew up.'

'It’s not really going to benefit the younger ones.'

The awards were held at Tauranga's Mercury Baypark Arena.

One aunty said when she was told of the alleged abuse, she read Bible verses to the man.

It's the first election since 2019 when councillors were replaced by commissioners.

The last council was sacked in 2021 by then-Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta.

Father says he'll move rather than make his kids bus up to 90 minutes into Tauranga.

Cellphone data put accused man at property where methamphetamine was being made.