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Mayor Mahé Drysdale’s vote reversed the in-house water plan decision.

Initially, a three-way council partnership with Western Bay of Plenty was planned.

Tauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale objected to his council leaving Western Bay 'high and dry'.

"Although they are generally docile ... it’s important not to approach or handle them."

Charges included assault of police, threatening to kill and dangerous driving.

Waikato Regional Council said it knew of four vessels that grounded.

Police said contractors were at the scene and there were no reports of injuries.

The destination received the accolade as part of Booking.com's Traveller Review Awards.

Water testing is currently under way to determine if contaminants are present.

Danger, frustration and rubbish dumping on Whitianga Wharf.

Thames-Coromandel mayor Len Salt weighs in on newspaper closure.

The local community board had raised concerns with the council.

It is not getting heavy commercial use but the council voted to keep the gates locked.

Rainbow crossings not pedestrian crossings, council says.

The track to the world-famous beach was badly damaged last year.

Ratepayers have been asked to help replace one of three tekoteko at Memorial Reserve.

Damage has been caused by high tides and heavy rain.

New wharf, recreational and commercial fishing facilities form part of the proposal.

The defect is common with bridges of its type right across the country.

Earlier, Steve Hart, his wife and his four daughters had until Monday to leave the house.

Regional tourism organisations are running on 'the smell of an oily rag'.

Environmental assessment costs were overlooked in the original pontoon proposal.

More than $9 million has been budgeted for stormwater improvement in Whangamatā.