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The community has rallied around Tauranga's first Māori ward councillor and will climb local landmark Mauao to fundraise for him as he recovers from a rare illness.  Audio

Tauranga's new mayor Mahé Drysdale has hit back at keyboard warriors who he says are making unsupported allegations against council staff on social media.  Audio

A Western Bay of Plenty dog owner is "absolutely gutted" that the council have chosen not to prosecute the owners of dogs that attacked his beloved border collie. Audio

Plans for a ferry service in Tauranga have been sunk after the Bay of Plenty Regional Council refused to subsidise the fares. Audio

Bay of Plenty reporter Alisa Evans joins Kathryn to talk about the flight disruption across the Bay of Plenty from continued eruption at Whakaari/White Island. Audio

Western Bay of Plenty Local Democracy reporter Alisha Evans rwraps up the major issues in the region. Audio

Those who haven't voted in the Tauranga City Council elections yet have until noon on Saturday and for those who haven't even registered to vote yet tomorrow is the last day to enroll. Audio

Western Bay of Plenty Local Democracy reporter Alisha Evans based in Tauranga with SunLive Audio

The race to Tauranga's first election in five years is heating up with 86 people vying for a spot at the council table. Audio

Poor air quality in the seaside suburb of Mount Maunganui has forced the council to look at the future of industrial businesses in the area.  Audio

Tauranga homeowners affected by landslides have been waiting 14 months for a solution. Audio

Time now to head to the regions and today it's the turn of Local Democracy Reporter Alisha Evans from Tauranga. Audio

Congestion charges could be needed in Tauranga and council's fees for sports clubs are under fire. Tauranga based local democracy reporter Alisha Evans has the details. Also why Poto the dog has been… Audio

Tauranga City Council is delaying the adoption of its Local Alcohol Policy that would have forced bars to close at 2am.  Audio

Paid parking plans in Tauranga have been delayed after a public outcry, Western Bay councillors have defended their use of closed-door workshops,Tauranga stores have been barred from selling alcohol… Audio

Time to catch up with the neighbourhood of Tauranga with local democracy reporter Alisha Evans. And the BoP capital is having it's own carpark controversy. Audio

Proposed plans for housing intensification in Mount Maunganui are being called irresponsible by Whareroa Marae. Alisha outlines the concerns.  Audio