New ZealandRates hike approved amid protest: How much more you'll payAbout 60 people protested the increase, calling for a 0% rates rise.26 Jun 06:09 AM
New Zealand'Simply irresponsible': Fee hikes increase the cost of dyingFuneral directors are upset about new charges, with costs to be passed to clients.24 Jun 11:00 PM
New ZealandLocal election guide: What you need to know ahead of voting dayNominations for council seats open July 4 and close August 1 at midday.23 Jun 10:06 PM
New ZealandRevealed: The first four housing projects backed by $100m fund It will enable 65 homes in Tauranga South, Pāpāmoa, Greerton and Bethlehem.22 Jun 06:46 PM
New ZealandWhy a 'cute' pet is now included in a pest management planHint: They are more likely to degrade waterways than mutate into a crime-fighting team.19 Jun 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Staff taking the hit': Workload worries as council slashes jobsTauranga City Council is cutting 98 jobs to save $12.3 million and reduce rates.17 Jun 09:38 PM
New Zealand'We won't be funding it': Roads for 8000-home development debatedThe development in Te Tumu is set to house 15,500 people when completed.16 Jun 08:41 PM
New ZealandBoP dairy targeted by armed robbersPolice recovered a stolen silver Mazda used in the robbery.16 Jun 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Haunted by pain': Tourist campervan crash victim thankful to be aliveHazel Jamieson suffered multiple fractures and significant bruising in the crash.14 Jun 07:45 PM
New ZealandSpeedway deal: Proposal to sell Baypark stand for $1, extend leaseThe council is mulling plans to extend speedway operations at Baypark until 2039.10 Jun 05:07 AM
New ZealandOne council to rule them all? Rotorua to explore options with neighboursTauranga mayor backs having the conversation, saying it's time to 'put egos aside'.03 Jun 09:45 PM
New Zealand'Amazing community asset': Pool saved from closure with $5.71m boostThe Ōtūmoetai Pool will remain open and receive funding for upgrades.29 May 12:33 AM
New Zealand'Huge impact': Subdivision residents concerned about traffic from developmentAbout 200 homes are planned, with access through Rowesdale Drive in Ōhauiti.28 May 11:14 PM
New Zealand'Woefully inadequate': Sportsground has six toilets for 4000 peopleA request for funding to ease toilet troubles at netball courts prompts debate.27 May 01:08 AM
New ZealandProtesters tell council to 'stop the spend' as they face 12% rates hikeAbout 250 people attended a rally in Tauranga on Sunday.20 May 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Won the battle': How a community pool could be saved from closureTauranga City Council will review options for the Ōtūmoetai Pool in June.20 May 08:00 PM
New Zealand'Just not sustainable': Rally planned to protest 12% rates increaseOrganisers say the proposed 12% rates increase is unsustainable.16 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandTauranga Mayor finally buys home in city - why he isn't moving in yetMahé Drysdale's new home in Pāpāmoa is rented out for now.15 May 09:28 PM
New ZealandThree-year flood map legal dispute ends in 'win' for landownersLandowners can override council maps with a 'simple' stormwater assessment. 09 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandInside a council's new offices – and why it's paying $91.9m to lease, not ownChief executive says owning and managing such a building is not 'core business'. 08 May 09:04 PM
New ZealandNew councillor aims to prove value of Māori wardHemi Rolleston won the byelection with 543 votes, filling the seat his nephew couldn't.08 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandSeymour's vision for Tauranga's growth challengesDavid Seymour addressed infrastructure and housing issues in Tauranga.02 May 04:30 AM
New Zealand'Real problems': Expansion of paid parking worries businessesBusiness owners fear more paid parking will deter customers and burden staff.01 May 09:04 PM
New Zealand'Political bias': Rotorua debates LGNZ membership valueThe annual subscription for 2025/26 will be $93,458, up about $8000 on the prior year.01 May 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Won't let them down': Tauranga byelection winner announcedHemi Rolleston looks set to fill the seat vacated by his nephew due to illness.30 Apr 06:40 AM
New ZealandUncle leads byelection race to become Māori ward councillorHemi Rolleston looks set to fill the seat vacated by his nephew due to illness.29 Apr 04:54 AM
New Zealand‘Disgusting’: Cow guts dumped by beach highwayA cyclist found the cattle remains near Te Ahiaua Reserve on Tuesday morning.24 Apr 05:27 AM
New ZealandSH2 median barrier fight: Campaigners claim truck drove on wrong sideWire median barriers have removed right turns on SH2 between Waihī and Ōmokoroa.17 Apr 05:05 AM
New Zealand'Life has just stopped': 'Forgotten five' battle council over slip damageOwners of three homes have not been able to return since they were evacuated in 2022.16 Apr 06:48 PM
New Zealand'Phenomenal' outcome: Five community boards to remain in Western BayThe Local Government Commission overruled the proposed reduction.16 Apr 02:22 AM
New ZealandGrieving grandparents 'numb' after death of 4-year-old attacked by dogsThey are trying to focus on the good memories of the boy they raised from a baby. 12 Apr 08:08 PM
New Zealand‘Unfair’: Mount businesses struggle with proposed street dining feesBusinesses say the plan is 'flawed' and 'bizarre' at a time when eateries are hard-hit.11 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandFatal dog attack: Community begins 'healing process' after child's deathA blessing has been given at Katikati Medical Centre, where staff tried to save Timoti, 4.09 Apr 11:41 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: The business estate still in hot demand after 20 yearsIn the past year, $70m worth of building consents have been issued for the development.07 Apr 03:11 AM
