Western Bay of Plenty District Council has welcomed news that the new four-lane expressway between Te Puna and Ōmokoroa has progressed to the next stage. On... Read More

This week, distinctive orange envelopes will begin arriving in mailboxes across New Zealand, holding voting papers for the local government elections. But what... Read More

No matter what language you speak, or where you were born - we are glad you are here! That's the message this Welcoming Week, which runs until September 14,... Read More

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