From easing cost-of-living pressures to building healthier, more resilient communities, Bay of Plenty leaders have high hopes for their region. Reporter Annabel... Read More

The Bay of Plenty Regional Council killed or contained more than 2000 wallabies as part of its pest control programme in 2024/25. Wallabies were introduced... Read More

Five community events planned for New Year's Eve in Tauranga have been cancelled due to 'adverse weather conditions”. Tauranga City Council made the... Read More

Tauranga City Libraries is gearing up for another blockbuster season of reading and summer fun, with its Kia Kaha te Pānui - Summer Reading Challenge. Kia... Read More

Pillans Rd Bike Track remains open for now, until the Tauranga City Council decides its future after riders and residents challenged its permanent closure. Two... Read More

A rare and prestigious honour was celebrated for four young Tauranga men who reached the pinnacle achievement in the Boys' Brigade. Joshua Brown, Elijah Keam,... Read More

This summer, Western Bay of Plenty libraries are bringing the outdoors inside, with a line-up of fun, nature-inspired programmes and activities. The theme... Read More

A roving parking camera is out and about in Te Puke and Katikati this week for training, before ticketing starts on Monday, December 15. The use of licence-plate... Read More

The Tauranga City Council will offer two weeks of free off‑street parking in the city centre from December 20 to January 4. The aim is to ease festive‑season... Read More

Grass berms and median islands in the Western Bay will be mown more often, after a decision by the council this week. Western Bay of Plenty District councillors... Read More

Tauranga City Council will ask residents which services they would be willing to sacrifice after the Government proposed capping rates. Local Government Minister... Read More

Old wounds from the time Tauranga was run by government commissioners have reopened during a discussion on future funding for the city's civic precinct. Tauranga... Read More