Tauranga
More support for Tauranga's creative sector
Tauranga may be growing rapidly but its city council has only now established a specific role to support the region's creative sector. James Wilson is the city's first Manager of Arts and Culture… Audio
Tauranga councillor: Government intervention 'political move'
Tauranga city politicians call the decision by the Local Government Minister to appoint a commission to run the council a disappointing 'political move' and a loss of democracy.
The Weekend Panel with Bill Ralston and Lavina Good
Our weekend panellists, Bill Ralston and Lavina Good, look at some of the week's big news stories, including the latest Covid case in Auckland, whether we need certified Covid leave, the Napier floods… Audio
Tauranga City Councils votes yes on Māori wards
The Tauranga City Council has voted to establish a Māori ward ahead of the 2022 local elections, after being told racism is ingrained in the community.
The council will also give voting rights to… Audio
'My cancer is my mōkai [pet]' - Te Kehukehu Butler
Te Ahi Kaa producer and presenter Justine Murray is with Te Kehukehu Butler who shares his story about living with cancer. Diagnosed three years ago, he has never smoked, does not drink alcohol and… Audio
3MM: Theresa Gattung on reducing face-to-face meetings
After leaning into using video calling services like Zoom for meetings during lockdown, leading businesswoman and author Theresa Gattung is calling for a reduction in face-to-face meetings moving… Audio
3MM: Tommy Kapai Wilson on trading in mana, not money
Three Minutes Max, Kiwis with short opinions. Here's Tommy Kapai Wilson from Tauranga's Te Tuinga Whanau Trust on the meeting of a bat and a cat in a Wuhan wet market, and how we must now trade in… Audio
3MM: Tommy Kapai Wilson on Oranga Tamariki CEO Grainne Moss
Three Minutes Max on a Sunday morning, short, sharp opinions from New Zealanders about issues that concern them, and sometimes all of us. Here's Tommy Kapai Wilson on the unfair treatment of Oranga… Audio
Tauranga's growing pains might hit residents in back pocket
Tauranga's Mayor Tenby Powell calls for "bold leadership to take the city forward" and delayed rate rises in recent years has forced him into some difficult decisions to pay for its rapid growth.
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Controversial beggars bylaw under microscope
A controversial bylaw that bans begging and rough sleeping in the parts of Tauranga is under the microscope after a local housing advocacy group instructed its lawyers to get the judicial review it… Audio
Sinkhole opens up on Tauranga road
A sinkhole has forced the closure of a road in the south of Tauranga city. Police say the hole on Oropi Road appeared early this afternoon and the road will remain closed as council engineers assess… Video, Audio
Simon Bridges’ constituents on what they think of his leadership
Simon Bridges has survived to fight another day as National party leader, but he's failed to douse speculation that Judith Collins could challenge his leadership. Reporter Nita Blake-Persen asked… Video, Audio
Three Minutes Max: Tommy Kapai-Wilson
Tommy Kapai-Wilson has been doing some thinking about the by-law banning begging in Tauranga where he lives. Audio
Bella Vista homes removed after long-running saga
The first houses from the troubled Bella Vista subdivision in Tauranga are being removed over the next few days in what will be the final chapter in a long-running saga. Audio
Lobby group expects 'a number of serious incidents' on SH2
A roading lobby group is expecting serious and possibly fatal crashes on State Highway 2 north of Tauranga these holidays.
Brown marmorated stink bug found in Tauranga
Traps have been laid and a specialised detector dog deployed to find out if there are any other stink bugs.
Is beggar ban just a sticking plaster?
Support from a Tauranga social service for the Council ban on beggars in the CBD.Tommy Wilson of Te Tuinga Whanau Social Services Trust says turn off the gold coin tap and tackle their mental health… Audio
Safety fears as ban on rough-sleeping in CBDs moves closer
A plan to ban begging and rough sleeping in Tauranga is one step closer after a city council vote. Audio
Headhunter: the story of Horatio Robley
Horatio Robley witnessed the most famous battle of the New Zealand Wars, he fathered a child with the daughter of a sworn enemy, his sketching helped end a war, his book helped save the art of Maori… Audio
Tauranga resident looks to reunite a goldfish with its owner
A Tauranga resident is looking to reunite a goldfish with its owner, after her cat dragged it in for breakfast. Video, Audio