Illuminated waterfront experiences, theatre, dance and basketball will light up Tauranga this King’s Birthday weekend.

The University of Waikato Haumaru Sport & Recreation Centre has officially turned one and in its first year has become a thriving hub of community connection, competition and recreation in central Tauranga

More parking and safer intersections are among improvements that will be made to Tauranga city centre streets in response to community feedback.

From sports and community gardens, to events, markets and mobile shops, council land plays a big role in everyday life. Tauranga City Council’s Use of Council Land Policy guides how this land can be used by the community

This week marked an important step in the beginning of the restoration work on Mauao.

Tauranga City Council Elected Members are planning a series of events across the city to 'Engage with our People'.

This Saturday, 25 April, Anzac Day commemorations will take place across Tauranga.

Tauranga communities are invited to give feedback on plans to upgrade Cameron Road from 17th Avenue, near Tauranga Hospital, to Maleme Street by the Tauranga Racecourse.

Several roads are closed this morning as Tauranga continues to assess the impacts of a weather event that occurred overnight. Reports of damage are still being received from across the city.

As the sun rose over Tauranga Harbour this morning, a new waharoa in Masonic Park was blessed by mana whenua, marking a significant moment in the continued transformation of the city.

A Mount Maunganui reserve is set to transform into a field of yellow and hope as the 2026 Memory Meadow planting day takes place on Saturday, 18 April 2026, from 10am to 1pm at Maunganui Road Reserve, 400 Maunganui Road.

Tauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale has lifted the state of local emergency for Tauranga after the severe weather brought on by Cyclone Vaianu over the weekend.