Local elections 2025: James Denyer confirmed as Western Bay of Plenty Mayor as final results declared
Voter return was 38.06%, being 15,301 votes, including special votes, which have now been validated and counted. Return…
Trains on Auckland Western Line cancelled after crash at level crossing
They asked commuters to refer to the journey planner for alternative travel arrangements and to ask staff for…
Local elections 2025: Western Bay preliminary results confirm Denyer’s win, close race for Maketu board
The only change from Saturday’s progress results was in the Maketu Community Board, where Weina Moko replaced Ieni…
Western Bay local election: Māori ward councillor disappointed by poll result
“We’ve only really got three years to ensure that our voices are heard for the benefit of all…
Local elections 2025: Western Bay mayor James Denyer re-elected
Allan Sole and Rodney Joyce have been re-elected as Katikati-Waihī Beach Ward councillors. Newcomer Graeme Elvin will join…
Supporters hope the new Auckland Council will save Western Springs Speedway
It showed open-wheel competitors prefer a safety fence that aligns with the concrete wall which surrounds the track,…
Western Heights incident: Arrest after alleged Fairview Rd assault, Park Rd crash
The man abandoned the vehicle and was later arrested. Police said the woman received moderate injuries and was…
Danielle Borell-Faa’soo, 19, campaigns for Western Bay mayor with youth focus
“I want people my age to learn about how they have voices too, and how they shouldn’t be…
Police confirm death not suspicious after body discovered at Plummers Point
Police and St John staff at the incident on Plummers Point Rd. Photo / Ayla Yeoman Police are…
More than 100 dog attacks on people in Tauranga, Western Bay of Plenty in a year
Tauranga City Council animal services team leader Brent Lincoln said the dog’s owner was walking three dogs, two…
Western Bay mayoral race: Former CEO John Holyoake promotes partnership approach
John Holyoake finished at Western Bay of Plenty District Council in March after taking the chief executive job…
Coromandel and Western Bay of Plenty outages leave 8600 homes without power
“For that reason, it’s important that, if you are affected by an outage because of storm damage, you…