Arvida Bethlehem Shores: $100m expansion nears completion
The Government has begun reforms of aged-care system funding and the retirement village sector. A 2024 review by…
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.…
Mount Maunganui landslide: Tauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale recounts confronting scenes
The worst of the storm swept through overnight, causing damage around Tauranga and the neighbouring Western Bay of…
Four cars crash on Fraser St near 17th Avenue, Tauranga, no reports of injuries
Sandra Conchie Multimedia Journalist, Bay of Plenty Times·Bay of Plenty Times· 2 Feb, 2026 04:33 AMQuick Read Subscribe…
Homelessness in Tauranga CBD: Rising complaints, safety fears for shops
‘They have taken over’ The Bay of Plenty Times spoke with numerous CBD businesses, and many reported experiencing…
Tauranga’s Mike Siermans named Federated Farmers chief executive after interim role
Langford said he’d worked closely with Siermans over the past few months and was confident he was the…
Major events boosting Tauranga’s global profile and local economy
The economic benefit is predicted to exceed last year’s, which research put at $4.33 million after costs –…
Pāpāmoa padel club growing fast in Bay of Plenty as more locals take up the sport
“We looked at a number of different places around Tauranga, but the location of the Pāpāmoa site was…
Emergency services respond to house fire in Tauranga’s Welcome Bay
Fire and Emergency New Zealand northern fire communications shift manager Lauren Sika said the property is a single…
Tauranga’s Woolworths Fraser Cove bins food under safety rules after fridge fault
“There are so many people struggling at the moment. It was just crazy to see.” When the Bay…
One Love music festival cancels 2026 show due to tough economic climate
“Because of these factors, along with unforeseen developments behind the scenes, our team has had to make the…
Tauranga’s Hairini Bridge undergoes seismic checks for 15th Ave project
Tauranga City Council senior project manager Chris Farnsworth said the early contractor involvement model allowed for better cost…