Tauranga fatal landslides: Government inquiry opens for public submissions
The inquiry is examining: The causes of the fatal slips.Did the relevant agencies take appropriate steps to warn…
Western Bay Emergency Response Fund hands out $293k in recovery grants
Heavy rain brought down more than 40 slips, including one that took the lives of six holidaymakers at…
Tauranga City Council faces growing bill after Mauao landslide disaster
The six people killed in the Mauao landslide were (clockwise from top left) Pakuranga College student couple Sharon…
Tauranga extends severe weather recovery transition after deadly slips
“Geotechnical risk assessments, trigger action response plans, and a quantitative risk assessment to life are still underway across…
Mount impermanent: An ancient slippery soil may underlie the Mauao landslide
Andrea Graves New Zealand Listener· 2 Mar, 2026 05:02 PM4 mins to read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald…
Mauao landslide damage: Tauranga mayor hopeful iconic maunga will reopen
Mahé Drysdale told Local Democracy Reporting there was a chance the mountain would be closed forever, but that…
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…
Kem Ormond’s vegetable garden: A trug is essential for January’s harvest
I love feta and courgette fritters served with a salad, just delicious! Chillis, sweet peppers, beans and watermelon…