New ZealandDesigning a town: Council eyeing climate-resilient, 2000-home village at AwakeriThe plan could deliver more than 2000 new housing lots at Awakeri.01 Mar 01:00 AM
PremiumNew Zealand'I built my dream home': Bach owner calls for help to move it out of landslide risk zoneTama Heremaia says it's 'crazy' council is not offering financial help after closing camp.28 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandTe Puna supermarket's expansion in full swing Four Square Te Puna is building new premises directly behind its existing store.28 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandBig year ahead: What Tauranga councillors want for your neighbourhood this year27 Feb 11:00 PM
PremiumOpinionFran O'Sullivan Fran O'Sullivan: Labour leader needs more than charm to win over wary business leaders27 Feb 08:00 PM
New Zealand'Profoundly unsafe': Cars stopping in passing lanes to turn right on Kaimai route27 Feb 05:01 PM
New ZealandFamily's world shattered as baby dies in school bus crash. How a dad is trying to heal27 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandStorm-hit farmers fear they will not qualify for helpThe storms’ medium‑scale status unlocks tax relief and extra clean‑up help.27 Feb 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Heinous attack': Man charged after woman injured in BOP assaultPolice say a woman suffered moderate injuries and is 'extremely shaken'.27 Feb 02:58 AM
New ZealandSummer to single digits: Cold blast brings autumn in with a 'bang''It’s autumn coming in with a bit of a bang', said a MetService meteorologist. 27 Feb 02:53 AM
New ZealandMurder charge laid after grandmother's body found at Hawke's Bay worksiteTwo Napier men in their 40s charged - one with murder and one with being an accessory.27 Feb 02:17 AM
New ZealandRare blood moon to put on midnight show over BoP skyNew Zealand will be among the few regions able to see the entire lunar eclipse.27 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandLiquid gold on wheels: Mobile plasma bus brings donation closer to homePlasma from donations can be turned into up to 11 products to treat 50 illnesses.27 Feb 01:00 AM
New Zealand‘We will be jumping off the boat’: Tour guide describes surviving inferno at sea ‘All right guys’ I said. ‘Bad news is, we will be jumping off the boat' - fire survivor.27 Feb 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Protecting assets': Regional council proposes $3b portfolio shake-up and 4% rates riseThe 4% rise is half the 8.2% increase originally forecast for 2026/27.26 Feb 10:28 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAY'I was amazed': Photographer captures stunning shots of giant rare turtles in Bay of PlentyThe leatherbacks are not often seen in the region. Nathan Pettigrew spotted five of them.Watch26 Feb 08:49 PM
Freight and logisticsResilient trade pays off: Port of Tauranga beats profit forecastsThe port raised its full-year profit forecast to between $142m and $152m.26 Feb 08:27 PM
New ZealandFrom BOP start-up to 2100 schools: Hands-on science kits set to scale upHouse of Science aims to grow its reach from 50,000 to 500,000 students.26 Feb 07:36 PM
New ZealandWatch: Rotorua singer performs with international superstarHer new record explores self-love, romantic love and the bonds between women.26 Feb 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKāinga Ora's Rotorua plans: Where 100-plus new builds are atOne large-scale project is ahead of schedule, another will finish later than expected.26 Feb 05:09 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Saw the gold and ran for it': What is driving the Kiwi exodus to AustraliaStats NZ says 47,700 people moved from New Zealand to Australia in the year to March 2025.26 Feb 05:03 PM
New ZealandFormer student steps up to lead longstanding Hamilton dance studioKerry Davis, who took over after her mother’s death in 2019, is retiring.26 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: It's not just the system that must change to keep Kiwi kids aliveOPINION: The legal guardian of Rickah'Shae, 8, has pleaded guilty to manslaughter.26 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumStock takesStock Takes: Power giants tap $925m as investors back sector's growth storyMorningstar says Meridian is fairly valued with a forward dividend yield of 4%.26 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSharesMarket close: NZ sharemarket up despite turbulence from Air NZThe NZ sharemarket was positive despite falls by Air NZ and Precinct Properties.26 Feb 05:13 AM
New ZealandFrom guinea pigs to pros: Chiefs' captains back history to repeat against CrusadersRichard Turner recalls the Chiefs' 27-26 win over the Crusaders 30 years ago.26 Feb 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Closer to home': Maternity services to be fully restored at Whakatāne HospitalThe change will end transfers of high-risk births to Tauranga Hospital.26 Feb 03:58 AM
New ZealandGovt crackdown finds cash wages, worker breaches at construction firmsOrganised crime groups reportedly exploit weaknesses to launder money and exploit staff.26 Feb 12:34 AM
BusinessTauranga robotics company to supply NZ Defence Force with dronesThe air, land and sea drones will be trialled by the Army and the Navy.25 Feb 11:48 PM
New Zealand‘Unseen’ pollution: 10,000 litres of rubbish pulled from Rotorua waterwaysCharity's vessel removes about 2000 litres of rubbish each day in the Bay of Plenty.25 Feb 11:00 PM
