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Council removes barriers for papakāinga housing

Tauranga City Council has confirmed a targeted approach to funding papakāinga housing, aiming to unlock dozens of homes on ancestral Māori land. The council... Read More

Upgrade complete on key Ōmokoroa stretch

Major upgrades to a key stretch of Ōmokoroa Rd have been completed, marking the end of the first stage of works between State Highway 2 and Prole Rd. Traffic... Read More

Macy Gray to open Tauranga Arts Festival

American soul singer Macy Gray will headline the opening night of this year's Tauranga Arts Festival. The Grammy-winning artist will perform at Baycourt on... Read More

Selwyn Ridge embracing Wednesday Challenge

A Tauranga primary school has cut its gate drop-offs by 40% in three years by joining a city-wide initiative that encourages residents to ditch private vehicle use... Read More

Detours as Takitimu Drive closes for construction

A 'super weekend” of construction is planned next week on State Highway 29/Takitimu Drive Toll Rd and State Highway 2/Takitimu Drive. NZ Transport Agency... Read More

Excellence awards return for 2026 with refresh

Organisers are calling on the public for nominations for the 2026 Katikati and Waihī Beach Community Business Awards, with some changes to the event this... Read More

Awakeri local raise concerns about development

Flood risk, erosion and drain management are among major concerns raised through community sessions about Whakatāne District Council's Awakeri Structure Plan. A... Read More

'Just do what you want': 100yo's advice for youths

Rose Mischewski is happy chewing the fat with her grandson's wife as she shuffles to her favourite spot in the sunroom, laughter chortling from her every time... Read More

New council CEO promising value for money

The Western Bay of Plenty District Council's new chief executive says some decisions he makes may not be popular, but they will be necessary. Matt Potton... Read More

Youth hip-hop showcase set to light up Baypark

More than 1300 young dancers from across New Zealand - and for the first time overseas - are preparing to take the stage at Mercury Baypark Arena for one of the... Read More

Two-vehicle crash on SH2 north of Tauranga

Emergency services are responding to a two-vehicle crash in Whakamārama, north of Tauranga. A witness said the crash happened on Barrett Rd off State Highway... Read More

Golden Gloves tournament draws 300 to Tauranga

-Content supplied by Tauranga sports writer Barry Leabourn An under-the-radar sporting event is set to bring nearly 300 competitors to Tauranga over King's... Read More