Comment: A year of petty politics in Tauranga
COMMENT: How we got here, and why this council is on its last chance.
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Mayor promises to do better despite heavy criticism from councillors
The divided council came together to unanimously vote for observer intervention.
Newly built Te Puna Memorial Hall opens its doors
The former hall had been built in 1922 in memory of Te Puna veterans.
Council votes to have observer monitor councillor interactions
Simmering tensions among the city's elected members have come to a head.
Stroke survivor sharing hard lessons
"Many of our own Māori families, whānau are not accessing what is already available."
Jo Raphael: It's time to clean up this managed isolation mess once and for all
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Pāpāmoa pool fence battle: Ministry sides with resident, overturns council calls
The council insists it took the right steps in three-year battle with $46k bill.
Simon Bridges says get the peace pipe: Leaders urge council to make up
"It's simply not an answer to say all fault lies on the other side."
'Dirty money': Man jailed for importing 500kg of meth worth up to $150m
Name suppression lifted as man jailed for 12 years.
Man guilty of infant's manslaughter witnessed by 5-year-old
Jury finds Richard Royal Arif Uddin not guilty of murder of a 14-week-old boy.
Close to 720 high risk Port of Tauranga workers tested for Covid-19
The Ministry of Health ordered up to 6000 Port of Tauranga workers to be tested.
Local students sell face masks for much-needed funds
The students sold 190 face masks and were still going.
'Poor conduct', 'significant conflict': Why Govt stepped in after council clashes
A government department had been 'closely monitoring' council conflict for months.
Local Focus: Should Tauranga's rich pay more tax?
Tauranga candidates have their say on taxes. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Tauranga Moana iwi helping city fight Covid-19
Tauranga iwi groups are supporting city's fight against Covid-19.
Letters to the editor: Promote a referendum if you want a name change
Readers have their say.
Local Focus: Should Tauranga's rich pay more tax? Candidates give their views
Tauranga candidates have their say on taxes. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
New election date will give these young voters their say
Pushing the election date forward to October 17 means more young people can now vote.
'High risk' port testing almost done but will be ongoing
Meanwhile, about 500 people were tested across the DHB region on Tuesday.
'Walking on eggshells': Calls for Tauranga mayor to resign or council sacked
Tauranga councillors claim it is a toxic environment and they are 'walking on eggshells'.
Western Bay Final: Repeat or redemption?
Tauranga Sports and Te Puna will face off in a repeat of last year's final.
Katikati man reported missing, police appeal for information
Shaun Donovan was last seen around 10am on August 13.
Emergency meeting over conflict in Tauranga council
'The council must be responsible for resolving its own problems.'
Cold case mystery: Do you know this man? Aussie police search for Kiwi connection
The man, who was found dead 12 years ago, is thought to have links to Tauranga.
Powerball $50m: Winner thought they won $5000, not $5m
The couple who won had a quiet lunch and celebratory wine after claiming $5 million.
Council to 'reset' stance on climate change emergency
Bay of Plenty Regional Council considers a new response to climate change.
Staff to double as Kawerau worm farm expands
Worm farm juggernaut Kawerau Ecocast is already New Zealand's biggest worm farm.
Community award nominations open soon
The 2021 awards will be hosted both online and with an awards night at Baycourt in March.
'Absolutely thrilled': Pāpāmoa surf life saving receives funding boost
The Pāpāmoa Surf Life Saving Club can finally complete a much needed rebuild.
Tauranga Moana, Hauraki kaumātua to focus on tikanga first
Tauranga Moana and Hauraki kaumātua aim to strengthen relationship.
Surf life saving boost: New hub to be built at Mount Maunganui
More than $3 million has been allocated to surf life saving projects in the Bay of Plenty.