Work has been undertaken at the Hahei Beach Short Walk to remove 16 invasive conifers as the track reinstatement project clicks up a gear. The conifer removal... Read More

Former Western Bay of Plenty Mayor Garry Webber has criticised how the council's former chief executive - now a mayoral candidate - handled 'significant financial... Read More

Rotorua Lakes Council is pleading for residents to make "informed choices" before getting a dog, as it aims to put down fewer animals. While rehoming statistics... Read More

Six people are contesting the four seats available on the Maketū Community Board. Te Puke News' Stuart Whitaker asked Sue Elliot, Weina Moko, Stephan Simpson,... Read More

Western Bay of Plenty voters have a new way to get to know their local body election candidates this year, with short videos now available online. Of the... Read More

Progress is driving forward for plans to create a new motorsport and driver training facility at TECT Park. Western Bay of Plenty Council (WBOPDC) signed... Read More

Rates affordability and housing are some of the biggest issues Western Bay of Plenty District Council candidates want to address if elected. Voting in... Read More

Tauranga's Art Gallery will reopen in November after closing two years ago for a major revamp. Toi Tauranga Art Gallery sits in the city's future civic... Read More

The Auditor-General will not look into Tauranga City Council spending further despite several requests, including from MPs. The Office of the Auditor-General... Read More

The Te Puke Memorial Pool and Dave Hume Pool in Katikati will offer an expanded range of activities and swimming programmes when they open for the summer season,... Read More

Western Bay of Plenty District Council are starting work on Wednesday September 10 to fix a slip that's undercutting a road safety barrier on Reid Rd in Welcome... Read More

People are being invited to have their say on the future on Tauranga's streets. A public survey is open until September 30, asking people to share their views... Read More