New ZealandWoman kidnapped, beat young dad in brutal 23-minute attackAfter five years, Joshua Terrey's family has some closure - but not the kind they want.11 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandRare condition: The 'scary' and 'surreal' moment 18-day-old turned blue'I wouldn’t wish it on anybody,' says his mum.11 May 02:49 AM
New Zealand'Soul-destroying': Nurses 'distraught' about hospital understaffing, says unionData shows 1 in 4 Te Whatu Ora hospital shifts, on average, were understaffed in 2023.10 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandCan you handle the heat? Chilli eating comp comes to TaurangaNearly 200 people have signed up for the competition.10 May 01:57 AM
New ZealandTwo-truck crash on State Highway 29 leaves debris blocking roadThe road was reduced to one lane for several hours but has since reopened.10 May 01:09 AM
New ZealandWestern Bay households face 13.6pc rates riseThere is a proposal to delay 12 projects.10 May 01:02 AM
New Zealand'Overwhelmed': Mum and sick child raise $2500, given new laptop after home burgled'The kindness has pretty much dulled the ugly.'09 May 11:03 PM
New ZealandBoP residents wake to icy temps, Minister praises restraint amid grid crisisThe country’s grid operator Transpower issued a warning notice.09 May 10:46 PM
New ZealandTauranga teen heading to Europe for MTB World SeriesA Te Puna 17-year-old is one cog closer to achieving his dream.09 May 10:24 PM
New Zealand'Third-world stuff': Energy minister praises chilly Kiwis' restraint amid grid crisisThe country’s grid operator issued a warning notice in advance.09 May 10:08 PM
New ZealandSH29 over Kaimai Range to close for four nightsThe closures are needed for asphalt renewals and routine maintenance.09 May 05:36 PM
Tourism'Through the roof': Spa-lover spending hits $277m in steamy city - and growingThis is expected to reach $408m by 2028 as global interest grows.09 May 05:02 PM
New Zealand‘Beautiful the way you are’: The challenges of mothering an adolescent daughterTween life coaching is already prominent in the USA, and in NZ the need is growing.09 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Kick in the guts': Tradies 'poaching' work from locals 'rife' amid slowdown'A high volume of tradies [are] jumping in the ute and trying to grab some of the work'09 May 08:03 AM
New Zealand'Incredibly generous': Farmer gifts 103ha with panoramic coastal views for regional parkThe generous gift has been called a rarity and 'true legacy' for the Bay of Plenty.09 May 03:31 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionConcrete stats show hard times for construction sectorTight public sector spending cited as new data sheds light on building activity.09 May 02:23 AM
New ZealandHighly potent synthetic opioid found in second fake tabletN-Desethyletonitazene has now been found in Tauranga, Drug Foundation offering free tests.09 May 01:54 AM
New Zealand'Doesn’t make sense': BOP doctors speak out amid strikesJunior doctors picketed outside hospitals this week.09 May 01:50 AM
New Zealand'Magic light show': 160 drones to light up Rotorua Lakefront“It is a collaboration of story, light, sound and Matariki themes."08 May 10:32 PM
New Zealand'Winter-like surge': Temperatures drop in region, -4.4C on Desert RdWeather remains sunny but chilly,08 May 09:07 PM
New ZealandStaff shortages force closures at Pathlab clinicsClosures were decided once all other options were exhausted, Pathlab says.08 May 05:40 AM
New ZealandPerson critical after Fairy Springs Rd motorcycle crashThe road was partially closed for a time.07 May 10:48 PM
New ZealandFuelling change: End of era for long-running service stationBittersweet atmosphere as loyal patrons called in one final time.07 May 10:44 PM
New Zealand'Shocked and horrified': Pet owner fearful after second cat shot in area'We fear the person responsible for these two shootings could strike again if not caught.'07 May 10:03 PM
New ZealandMongrel Mob gang patch theft leaves six injured in cascade of crashesThree of the injured were innocent members of the public.07 May 05:04 PM
New Zealand'Disengaged': Frustration for parents waiting for new school as lot stays emptyA dad says kids are stuck spending a 'stupid amount of time' on buses to get to school.07 May 05:02 PM
New ZealandDelays expected after motorcycle crash on Fairy Springs RdThe road is partially closed and police say the public should avoid the area.07 May 05:25 AM
New ZealandFrolicking orca delights Tauranga family Photo shows the orca swimming in the break waves.07 May 01:44 AM
New ZealandTeen mall stabbing accused in court - police allegations revealedThe victim of the alleged incident remains in hospital.07 May 01:04 AM
New ZealandTauranga subdivision needs $400m for roads. Who will pay for it?Tauranga's council could face a 'substantive funding gap' for new roads.06 May 08:35 PM
New ZealandFines and debt collectors: Car parkers stung at shopping centres'I fought for two weeks to get it sorted and kept getting the run-around.'06 May 06:04 PM
New ZealandMinister's decision on housing intensification rules 'rational and reasonable'Greater housing density will go ahead in the high-growth areas of Ōmokoroa and Te Puke.06 May 06:20 AM
New ZealandDuck hunters have guns seized in opening weekendGun seizures aside, Fish & Game said the atmosphere was 'festive' over the weekend.06 May 03:13 AM
New ZealandDog latches on to pig's throat in public reserve, teens rush to helpAuthorities are looking for the injured pig and advise people to avoid it.06 May 01:40 AM
