Latest from Western Bay

‘Fear and anxiety’ for locals fed up with beach parties

Beach parties and drinking in public have Mount locals calling for a full liquor ban.

Tauranga Mayor still doesn’t live in city, 7 months after winning election

Mayor Mahé Drysdale says it's "very challenging” finding a suitable home in Tauranga.

Ten years of giving back to the community

A Paengaroa orchard company is giving back to the Te Puke community.

100 years of town meets country in Katikati

The 100th edition of the Katikati A&P Show proved a big hit.

Death without debt: How to DIY a funeral

A Western Bay woman is sharing ways people can minimise of the cost of funerals.

Raw horsepower on display

Clydesdale wagon rides are among the many attractions at the Te Puke A&P Show.

Māori ward race gets under way

Nominations have opened for Tauranga's Te Awanui ward byelection.

Co-operative grocery store pitched to battle food insecurity

Target recipients include those experiencing food insecurity.

‘Selfish motivation’: Director’s passion for Tauranga’s museum journey

'I want to be part of building something completely new for a city that’s never had one.'

'I decided to do it for me': Why council boss quit

He says being in chief executive roles for 10 years “takes its toll”.

Council chief executive quits

'He has guided our council during a time of significant change.'

SH29 at Lower Kaimāī reopens after serious crash injures three

One person was critically injured.

SH2 commuters frustrated by 'terrible' traffic – but pragmatic

'Eventually, we’ll have a roundabout', one resident said.

Western Bay of Plenty’s historic sites mapped on website

'Grassroots' resource connects community to heritage.

The NZ city with 2000 ghost homes: 'Hard problem to solve'

Despite the empty homes, the council says it's not a concern.

Shear success! NZ's longest running speed shearing event returns

The annual Te Puna Speed Shear will take place this Saturday.