04:12pm Thu 20 Jan, 2011
Tauranga's iconic tree, Aspen, or cottonwood, is 20 tonnes lighter after arborists finished with it today. The drastic pruning was forced by the tree itself dropping... Read More
10:47am Thu 20 Jan, 2011
The historic cottonwood tree, better known as the ‘Aspen tree', is going to be significantly shorter today as work continues on reducing the tree's danger... Read More
03:59pm Wed 19 Jan, 2011
Wood from the Aspen tree is being donated to the Tauranga City Sunrise Lions Club for it to sell as a fundraiser. The Aspen tree has undergone considerable pruning. The... Read More
11:15am Wed 19 Jan, 2011
The Local Government Commission's decision to keep Waihi Beach in the Western Bay of Plenty District is 'hugely disappointing”, says electors representative... Read More
12:09pm Tue 18 Jan, 2011
Waihi Beach is to remain a ward of the Western Bay of Plenty District Council after the Local Government Commission has today released its decision on the proposed... Read More
11:29am Tue 18 Jan, 2011
Over half of the ‘Aspen tree' is expected to be removed by arborists following this morning's inspection of the black cottonwood tree located at the McLean... Read More
11:02am Tue 18 Jan, 2011
The public's response to The Weekend Sun Roger's Rabbits column request for slogan suggestions for Tauranga is proving a hit with ideas streaming into the Sun Media... Read More
09:47am Wed 12 Jan, 2011
The Tauranga City Council is offering five prizes worth $100 each in a draw entered by filling out an online survey that asks questions about ‘summer in the... Read More
08:43am Fri 24 Dec, 2010
Papamoa resident Tin Goile could not believe what she was seeing when the footpath in front of her house started rising up off the ground. Tin Goile next to broken... Read More
09:57am Fri 17 Dec, 2010
Today is the handover ceremony of the Mount Greens project - the joint venture between Mount Maunganui bowling clubs, the croquet club and the former Mount Maunganui... Read More
05:31pm Thu 16 Dec, 2010
Tauranga Mayor Stuart Crosby is appointed to the board of Rotorua Regional Airport Ltd - the company that runs Rotorua International Airport. His appointment follows... Read More
10:18am Thu 16 Dec, 2010
Election spending claims posted on the Tauranga City Council website are providing ‘food for thought' for campaign managers with some low spenders proving... Read More