Local election results are in, with Tauranga's wards finalized per NZ Herald.
Former public defender re-enters Crown leadership as a key figure in local politics, reports NZ Herald.
The city also prepares for the World Triathlon Cup, showcasing Mount Maunganui on the global stage, notes Inside Government.
A weak magnitude 2.3 earthquake struck northeast of Tauranga on Saturday morning, according to VolcanoDiscovery.