New Zealand Latest NewsLinks from Around the Web

	Wed, 13 Aug 2025: Tauranga returns 70 percent of impounded dogs to owners, 25 percent put down RadioNZ - 13 Aug (RadioNZ) Around half of all impounded dogs in most parts of the region are euthanised. Read... Newslink ©2026 to RadioNZ General



	Tue, 12 Aug 2025: Tauranga politicians remain outside the area, despite electoral boundary changes RadioNZ - 12 Aug (RadioNZ) Both the Tauranga mayor and local electorate MP live outside the area, and this will not change under the new electoral boundaries. Read... Newslink ©2026 to RadioNZ General



	Mon, 11 Aug 2025: Naughty or nice: Uber unwraps rider ratings list NZ Herald - 11 Aug (NZ Herald) Tauranga is 7th for the nicest city in NZ, according to Uber`s ratings list. Read... Newslink ©2026 to NZ Herald General



	Sat, 9 Aug 2025: Discounted parking permits a ‘good start’, but new fees still ‘penalising residents’ Stuff.co.nz - 9 Aug (Stuff.co.nz) The 80% discount for residents in central Tauranga was only available to one vehicle per household. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Thu, 7 Aug 2025: Tauranga Council approves new city fringe parking permit scheme Stuff.co.nz - 7 Aug (Stuff.co.nz) Tauranga City Council has approved a new city centre fringe parking permit aimed at easing financial pressure for commuters and residents. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Thu, 7 Aug 2025: Midwives reclaiming tikanga Maori in birthing care across Otautahi RadioNZ - 7 Aug (RadioNZ) A Maori-led practice is embedding tikanga and matauranga into the care of mama and their whanau. Read... Newslink ©2026 to RadioNZ General



	Thu, 7 Aug 2025: Western Bay mayor surprised by Tauranga’s solo water services plan NZ Herald - 7 Aug (NZ Herald) Tauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale objected to his council leaving Western Bay `high and dry`. Read... Newslink ©2026 to NZ Herald General



	Wed, 6 Aug 2025: Coup for New Zealand’s ‘triathlon capital’ with world championships confirmed Stuff.co.nz - 6 Aug (Stuff.co.nz) Tauranga is announced as host of the 2028 world triathlon championships final, which returns to New Zealand shores after a 16-year absence. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz Sport



	Wed, 6 Aug 2025: Triathlon: Tauranga secures 2028 World Triathlon Championship Final as part of three-year partnership NZ Herald - 6 Aug (NZ Herald) The events are expected to attract more than 6000 international visitors. Read... Newslink ©2026 to NZ Herald Sport



	Tue, 5 Aug 2025: On The Up: Tauranga’s Dr Andrew Corin awarded service medal by Royal NZ College of GPs NZ Herald - 5 Aug (NZ Herald) In between patients, he manages an avocado orchard and writes stories. Read... Newslink ©2026 to NZ Herald General