Western Bay of Plenty rates for 2025 will be higher than the council initially drafted after 'mistakes” were found. Western Bay of Plenty District Council... Read More

Former Tauranga-based MP, TVNZ weather presenter and New Zealand Iron Man champion Brendan Horan says he plans to stand for a seat on Whakatāne District Council... Read More

The joint protection and management of Mauao has been reaffirmed in the Bay of Plenty, with the Mauao Trust and Tauranga City Council signing a renewed Memorandum... Read More

The new No 4 Road bridge in Te Puke officially opened this week, marking the return of a vital permanent link for the local community. A dawn blessing was... Read More

Tauranga homeowners will pay an extra $180 to $1124 in rates for 2025 after the council approved its budget. Tauranga City Council adopted the 2025/26 Annual... Read More

Bay Oval is shaping up for its 'biggest summer of cricket” with seven international matches booked for the upcoming season. The Mount Maunganui... Read More

Tauranga funeral directors are 'appalled” and 'extremely disappointed” with council hikes to cremation and burial fees, saying they will drive up... Read More

Tauranga City Council's new $45 million administration building is a 'sign of a city that's growing up”, a local MP says. The council had a ribbon-cutting... Read More

Kawerau residents have given a resounding 'no” to joining Rotorua Lakes, Whakatāne and Ōpōtiki councils to deliver water services. The council, New... Read More

The stars aligned on Friday and Saturday for the Aronui Drone Show above Kouramāwhitiwhiti (Rotorua Lakefront) for captivating Matariki storytelling experiences... Read More

Eastern Bay transportation operators are 'ropeable” about the surface of the Pekatahi Bridge. The 100-year-old, single-lane bridge is on the main State... Read More

Fiery debates, sensational promises and an onslaught of grinning politicians. It's time again for local elections. Nominations open on July 4, but there's... Read More