An Ōpōtiki resident faced with navigating the town via scooter has had enough of overgrown verges and horse droppings blocking footpaths. Ōpōtiki District... Read More

The Government has signed a city and regional deal with the Western Bay of Plenty, aiming to deliver thousands of new homes over the next decade. The... Read More

As reported abuse and harassment of elected council members rises, more legal protections are being put in place. They can access public funding for home security... Read More

A closed-door council decision to close two Tauranga libraries and a public pool on Sundays to save money has shocked users of the facilities. Tauranga City... Read More

A Kawerau woman is speaking out after a frightening encounter with a dog in the town centre. Waimarie Mitai was walking along Onslow St, outside the Cosmopolitan... Read More

Newly released CCTV footage shows the moment a tornado touched down in Tauranga CBD, leaving a trail of destruction across the city. The footage, released... Read More

Three historical caves at Mount Maunganui's popular and culturally significant Hopukiore (Mt Drury) Reserve have been sealed with uniquely patterned barriers... Read More

A homeless woman's dog impounded during a police and council operation has been put down despite public offers to pay for his registration. Tauranga City... Read More

A major milestone has been reached in plans to protect and celebrate one of New Zealand's most significant archaeological sites. The Western Bay of Plenty... Read More

Tauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale has welcomed the Government's ultimatum on local government reform proposals as an opportunity for councils to shape their... Read More

A decade of playing at a temporary home is nearing a close for Waihī AFC. A new football field and lights are slated to be ready for the 2027 season at the... Read More

Work to restore access to the summit of Mauao has started and is expected to take about four months, Tauranga City Council says. The mountain has been closed... Read More