As a westerly breeze backs off the Bay of Plenty today, City Mayor Stuart Crosby is crediting pre-cyclone preparations in helping Tauranga come through Lusi with... Read More

Motorists are being warned of roadworks taking place along the overbridge at the northern end of the city's expressway this week. Complete resurfacing is being undertaken... Read More

Western Bay of Plenty Mayor Ross Paterson is hitting back at a ratepayer claim the proposed development of Omokoroa tennis courts represents nepotism and favouritism. Omokoroa... Read More

The Western Bay of Plenty's freedom camping bylaw is to be fine-tuned following the Christmas holiday test of the rules seeing a number of complaints made to the... Read More

Tauranga City Council has confirmed its intention to go ahead with a university in the city, handing over the Durham St parking lot towards the $65 million project. The... Read More

Pine needles found inside a church foyer is not reason enough to cut down seven pine trees along the boundary of Evans Road Community Church, according to Tauranga... Read More

While politicians and iwi are pushing for full removal of the Rena, a Mount Maunganui club is pressing on with supporting its vision of retaining the wreck as a... Read More

An emergency water shutdown is about to go into effect for the odd numbered properties between 289-325 Ohauiti Road. A Tauranga City Council spokesperson says the... Read More

A growing, and at times concerning, younger homeless community in Tauranga City is proving problematic for city authorities urgently looking for viable options to... Read More

The Kaituna Jet will likely be allowed to continue operations on the upper Kaituna River if the regional council supports a recommendation from its hearings committee. The... Read More

Clare Wilson has been selected as the Bay of Plenty Labour Party candidate for the 2014 general election. Clare was named as the candidate at a selection meeting... Read More

The Murupara community is being asked for feedback on a proposed shared-use approach that could help to deliver a new, purpose-built hall and gymnasium for the town. The... Read More