Man allegedly takes Tauranga McDonald’s worker hostage at ‘gunpoint’
The man allegedly took the worker outside with something held against his neck.
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Pyes Pa Road reduced to one lane after crash, minor injuries reported
'A car hit a bank and the driver sustained minor to moderate injuries,' police said.
‘Hang on a minute’: Couple wins $10.5m on a whim
'It just doesn’t feel real', the winner says.
Thunder on track: Motorsport park planned
Details of a new motorsport and driver training facility have been revealed.
Early morning blaze at Tauranga Marina destroys two boats
Five fire trucks and three support vehicles attended the scene.
‘Legend’: ‘Bloody good cop’ who targeted gangs dies
Dennis Murphy was known for his dedication to catching gang members and drug dealers.
The new Commerce Minister, the family member and why he can’t tackle the supermarket duopoly
Scott Simpson says he will have nothing to do with grocery sector regulation.
Richard Prebble: Why I resigned from the Waitangi Tribunal
OPINION: I will not participate in turning the Treaty into a socialist manifesto.
Star architect’s one and only Coromandel bach for sale for first time
Striking holiday home has been enjoyed by three generations of the same family.
Section of SH29 to close 24/7 for two weeks
NZTA say the closure is due to pavement rehabilitation works.
Pāpāmoa Fire Brigade retires siren
Pāpāmoa's fire brigade has retired its siren for emergencies.
Unions concerns over new immigration policies for RSE workers
There are close to 9000 workers in NZ under the Recognised Seasonal Employer scheme.
Below Deck’s Aesha Scott on luxury yachts - and what she’s learned about the super rich
'The richer they get, the weirder and the sadder they get.'
‘A pleasant surprise’: BoP, Rotorua mayors ranked in nationwide poll
A Curia Market Research poll for the NZ Taxpayers’ Union has ranked mayors around NZ.
Revealed: Who wants to be Tauranga’s new Māori ward councillor
Mikaere Sydney was elected last year but has not taken up the role due to illness.
Top of the cliff: Social supermarket a boon for the needy
It provides affordable groceries for local families.
‘Getting nowhere fast’: Power still off 21 hours after ‘flaming arcs’ seen
'I’m having to throw out all the food from the freezer,' a Gate Pā local says
Bystanders rescue struggling swimmer in ‘rough’ Pāpāmoa surf
'This could have easily ended in a fatality,' lifeguard warns.
‘There’s no cure’: Kiwi mum’s fight against cancer
Sarena Crane is seeking alternative treatment to beat cancer.
Otūmoetai Social Supermarket
Ōtūmoetai Social Supermarket provides affordable groceries for local families. Video / Tom Eley
The cost of a private school education: NZ’s most expensive & how much fees have jumped
A Herald analysis of 20 leading independent schools' fees.
‘Bulletproof’: Why more Kiwi men die in the water
With the lowest number of drownings since 2018, males accounted for most fatalities.
SH2 closed in two places after serious crashes in Bay of Plenty and Wairarapa
Fire and Emergency say people are trapped.
'Real flash in its day': 100yo car needs a new home
An in-need-of restoration Model T Ford is up for grabs in Te Puke.
He shoved his partner. He realised he needed help. His next steps changed his life.
A husband shares why he self-referred to a domestic violence program last Christmas.
‘We’ve got a big problem': Meth use in NZ spikes to record high
Consumption doubled in the second half of 2024, according to wastewater testing.
Pāpāmoa College mural celebrates student success
A newly completed, massive mural at Pāpāmoa College is drawing attention.
Lotto Powerball: Two people share $1 million first division prize
Tonight's draw comes days just after $10.5 million win.
‘The waiata goes into my ears and out my eyes’: Te Matatini magic
Te Kapa Haka o Ngāti Whakaue won Te Matatini 2025 with a standout performance.
‘I didn’t know where it was': WNBA player’s journey to NZ league
Ashley Joens has played for three WNBA teams, but a team in NZ ticked all her boxes.
Towards a digital future for Māori: Cash boost for tech academy
The grant will help to provide 300 students with upgraded gaming PCs.
‘We’ve had no one apply’: Teacher shortage hits region
The Bay could be short of 180 primary school teachers in 2025, according to projections.
Political legend selling her beloved bach - ‘it’s time for it to go’
She says her children thought she'd gone potty when she bought the rundown holiday home.
‘Some very famous people’ - Hollywood interest in $1m beach on Matakana Island
"They've all been looking to buy a piece of paradise.”