Matariki Tauranga Moana celebrations are in full swing, and everyone's invited! Check out these special events taking place next week. Tauranga City Libraries... Read More

Whakatāne District Council staff have ramped up their health and safety checks on vehicles after two incidents in one month involving faulty trailers. The... Read More

A special charge on emergency housing providers is being investigated but some are concerned it means the system in Rotorua will be long term. Rotorua Lakes Council... Read More

After receiving strong criticism on social media pages and through service requests, Ōpōtiki District Council staff asked councillors for guidance as to whether... Read More

The future of the Tauranga racecourse and golf course is once again in the spotlight with Tauranga City Council commissioners set to decide which options to... Read More

Ōpōtiki District Council has made it clear to central Government that it will require funding if it is to be expected to manage retreat from areas impacted by... Read More

Rotorua is one step closer to a 5.7 per cent rates rise after all but one elected member recommended the 2023 draft annual plan to the council with no changes. The... Read More

With the Bayfair underpass - which runs under State Highway 2 - now open to the public for use, The Weekend Sun caught up with one group which worked hard to make... Read More

For 21 years ratepayers in Pukehina have paid a fee towards a potential wastewater scheme, but with Three Waters on the horizon fee, collection has been halted. At... Read More

Conflicts with existing river users, including waka ama, kayak paddlers and rowers are among the concerns expressed by Whakatāne Yacht Club to the consent... Read More

After fighting so hard to have Māori wards established, both locally and nationally, standing in Whakatāne District Council's first election to include them may... Read More

Bay of Plenty Regional Council Compliance officers will start using new infrared camera technology to help detect illegal non-compliant wood burner use in Rotorua. The... Read More