Onemana sinkhole near wastewater plant sparks beach health alert
“We are aware of a tomo (sinkhole) that has formed near the Onemana Wastewater Treatment Plant, and we…
Council to decide on permanent closure of popular Whakatāne track
Council said it could provide opportunities to promote cultural awareness and the significance of this site. Contact was…
Public Service Commission report into Teaching Council finds ‘highly concerning failures’; firm run by CEO’s husband gets $1.7m in contracts
“The council is responsible for upholding high professional standards for teachers,” Roche said. “It must also meet the…
Mauao slip: Tauranga roads reopen as council clears landslide risk
Meanwhile, the ouncil has advised that the He Maimai Aroha Community Care Centre will close at 1pm on…
White-fronted terns keep nesting under Tauranga bridge amid upgrades
Today, it serves not only as a key transport link but also as an unlikely urban nesting site.…
Tauranga council backs $315k plan to make Miro St one-way to add more parking
Miro St resident Richard Longley addressed the council meeting on Tuesday, saying the change would “inconvenience hundreds of…
Feeling hounded: Barking dog row in Clive leaves owner afraid to leave home
But she says the threat of losing her dogs because of the complaints has now left her in…
Eastern Busway: Funding for final section confirmed by Government, Auckland Council
The Botany section of the proposed Eastern Busway project. Photo / Auckland Council “Connecting Botany to Pakuranga and…
Digger works at Church Bay in Northland prompt public outcry and council investigation
Dall said an investigation was now underway, so he would not comment on other details – including who…
Mount Maunganui landslide: Paul Davison named to lead Tauranga City Council probe
The six people killed in the Mauao landslide were (clockwise from top left) Pakuranga College student couple Sharon…
Dame Kerry Prendergast appointed chair of Tauranga council audit committee
Dame Kerry Prendergast. Photo / Supplied Prendergast was Wellington Mayor from 2001 to 2010, a former vice-president of…
Pāpāmoa Hills park closure: New walking track planned after storm damage
The alternative track would restore access to the main walking track while repairs continue across the rest of…