Stories by Alisha Evans

Six-storey buildings could be permitted after the recommendations of an independent hearing panel were rejected.

Tauranga has a population of more than 130,000, but only 14 people have put their hand up to stand in the elections so far, with a week until nominations close.

Construction of the 4m wide path began in April 2023 and it opened in December.

Western Bay of Plenty households face paying an extra $300 to $350 per year under the council's long-term plan proposal.

Mount Maunganui's poor air quality is impacting people's health, with officials saying there is a "critical need" to find alternate sites for businesses that emit pollutants.

ACT Party leader David Seymour would vote against Māori wards if his home council were to hold a referendum on them.

Homeowners in a Tauranga suburb are closer to a solution after council agreed to fund a buyout with the government.

Plans for a stadium in central Tauranga have been scaled back and construction pushed out because of budget constraints.

The current funding model for transport infrastructure is "not going to cut it" and congestion charges may be needed in Tauranga.

ACT is joining a former mayor in calling for Tauranga's commission to act in a "caretaker role".

A border collie's "horrific injuries" have healed six weeks after her throat was "ripped open" by two dogs.

Paid parking signs have been popping up around Tauranga despite the council pausing plans to extend parking charges.

A Tauranga business is worried the name change for National Park Village will create confusion for its customers.

Pushing pause on policies that affect bars and the sale of alcohol in Tauranga is "positive for the city", a shop owner says.

Street dining in Tauranga will soon cost businesses across the city instead of just some in the centre of town.

Heavy industry is set to stay in Mount Maunganui despite air pollution problems, but stricter controls have been put in place on what will be allowed in future.

The Ombudsman's call to open council workshops is a "hard nut to crack", a Western Bay of Plenty councillor says.

Two Tauranga hapū will be able to reconnect with their whenua with reserve land likely to be returned to them.

The commission that administers the city has reconsidered after submissions from a business owner.

Plans to set up a ferry service in the Western Bay of Plenty have been canned because of the "eye watering" cost.

The proposal suggests converting freehold properties in areas that may become unliveable in the future into long-term leasehold properties.

Bars in Tauranga's CBD are worried an earlier closing time will be tough on businesses that are already quiet.

Mount Maunganui's unique beach vibe could be ruined by more housing, residents and businesses say.

A Tauranga teenager with a bleeding tumour on his lip is facing up to eight months wait for treatment through the health system.

Increasing numbers of children need extra help in the classroom, but an "outdated" system could see a drop in specialist teachers to support them.