Air New Zealand is reducing flight frequencies to and from Tauranga in May and June due to soaring jet fuel prices, affecting major domestic routes.
Tauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale is calling for legislative protection for the Bay of Plenty's $3b investment fund, arguing against the regional council's restructure plan.
Tauranga's 70-year-old Memorial Pool will close its gates for good after a final free weekend, making way for a modern new aquatic centre.
An analysis of the 41 units currently for sale in Tauranga reveals a market with diverse options for first-home buyers, downsizers, and investors amid a city-wide shift towards higher-density living.
The volcanic alert level for Whakaari/White Island has been lowered to two, but authorities warn the risk of further ash emissions remains elevated after a recent eruption.
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has championed the retiree vote during a visit to a Tauranga retirement village, positioning himself as the key defender of superannuation.
Around 150 people gathered in Tauranga on Sunday to protest new police powers that would allow them to order rough sleepers and others to move on from public places.
A Tauranga man has been sentenced to more than nine years in prison for a series of rapes against a young woman, including an attack where he strangled her into unconsciousness.