New Zealand'Obviously deliberate': Landlords illegally piped human waste to riverside drainThe offending continued for nearly four years despite orders to stop.13 Jun 11:07 PM
New Zealand'It was everywhere': Single mum's fight to survive 'aggressive' cancer for her children'There were so many times I just wanted to give up - and I didn’t because of my kids.'13 Jun 08:45 PM
New Zealand'He shouldn’t have died like that': Family dog fatally mauled in streetOwner feels at fault for small pet being out but says dangerous dogs shouldn't be roaming.13 Jun 08:30 PM
New ZealandRain to ease in north, but parts of the south still in firing lineWet weather to ease in upper north, but Bay of Plenty, Tasman still in firing line.13 Jun 07:58 PM
New ZealandCommuter warning ahead of heavy rain, thunderstorms, localised flooding fearsLocal flooding and water pooling are expected, most likely in north and east Auckland.13 Jun 05:31 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain, thunderstorms to lash region: Be prepared, councils warnSeveral heavy rain watches have been upgraded to warnings.13 Jun 02:54 AM
New ZealandWestern Bay’s draft rates rises ‘unaffordable’ – ratepayersMayor says council has done its best to keep increases as low as possible.13 Jun 02:26 AM
New Zealand'Significant damage': Investigations continue into house fireCrews were called to a 'well-involved' fire at a Rotorua property.12 Jun 10:03 PM
New ZealandMore international artists added to Juicy Fest billFour shows across New Zealand in January 2025.12 Jun 09:37 PM
New ZealandThunderstorms risk, heavy rain in 22-hour deluge for top of NI, flooding possibleSeveral heavy rain watches have already been upgraded to warnings.12 Jun 08:42 PM
New ZealandMan wanting more than casual sex violates sleeping woman, threatens to post videoHe sent her hundreds of texts and threatened to kill her and throw her in a hot pool.12 Jun 05:02 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Reduced scale': $400m Mt Maunganui retirement village granted consentCouncil reveals price paid for its former elder housing village site.12 Jun 05:02 PM
New ZealandDrug drivers face manslaughter charges after separate fatal Bay of Plenty crashesBoth men face manslaughter and alleged drug driving charges when they reappear.12 Jun 07:54 AM
New Zealand22 hours of rain: Downpours and thunderstorms to lash North IslandForecasters said commuters should keep an eye on the weather when travelling.12 Jun 03:04 AM
New ZealandHow you can support Tauranga baker's next Ukraine 'tour of duty''Help is needed more than ever.'12 Jun 02:34 AM
New Zealand'Big thick black smoke': Investigator at scene of house fireA police cordon was earlier in place at the entrance to the street.12 Jun 02:22 AM
New Zealand'Every minute counts': Why protesting SH2 locals are continuing fightSH2 median barrier protest and response from mayor, transport minister and NZTA.12 Jun 12:30 AM
New Zealand'Lots of thank-yous': 10 marriage tips from a husband marking 70-year milestoneAn opera brought them together with creativity and community keeping them going strong.11 Jun 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Monster hiding in plain sight': Man jailed for sexually abusing girls after meeting mum on TinderThe man subjected the little girls to 'monstrous' sexual abuse after meeting their mum.11 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEmployment139 jobs lost as mussel processing plant in Tauranga set to closeThe joint venture is 'unable to profitably process mussels in Tauranga'.11 Jun 04:45 PM
New Zealand'Vigorous sub-tropical jet stream': Rainmaker brewing over Tasman Sea to drench NZRain to soak most, if not all, areas of the country over the coming days.11 Jun 04:56 AM
New Zealand'My life changed in one second': Kiwifruit worker hit by forklift loses lower leg'Everyday tasks like dressing, showering, and walking have become challenging.'11 Jun 01:10 AM
New ZealandSpeed limits to be lowered around 21 Tauranga schoolsThe 40km/h limits will apply around pick-up and drop-off times.10 Jun 11:59 PM
New ZealandWastewater overflow floods clubrooms after pipeline blockageThe overflow flooded the ground floor and may have damaged sports equipment.10 Jun 06:25 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesWhite Island Tours declares insolvency, liquidators appointedCompany struggled to raise money to pay a fine after eruption tragedy.10 Jun 12:25 AM
New ZealandDeluge for days: Slow-moving rainmaker to sweep across NZForecaster says things will go downhill later this week.10 Jun 12:16 AM
New ZealandDame Susan Devoy one of first inductees into PSA Hall of FameDevoy was born in Rotorua and lives in Tauranga.10 Jun 12:06 AM
New ZealandRetiring principal reflects on discovering Jonah Lomu and his 33 years in the job'Every teacher has the opportunity... to capture and nurture and inspire a young person.'09 Jun 08:09 PM
New Zealand‘I would go home and not sleep’: How police cope with crash traumaOnce they were expected to 'harden', or have a beer - now there are better ways.09 Jun 08:08 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Tension between environment and economic development loomsOPINION: 'We've got unavoidable trade-offs to make,' says Shane Jones.09 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFarmers can make great investors - Mark ListerOPINION: Farmers have an awful lot of risks to consider.09 Jun 04:45 PM
New ZealandMeet the Kiwi bodyguards protecting NZ’s rich and famousClients have safe rooms, intruder detection, CCTV, drivers, and kidnap protection plans.08 Jun 04:45 PM
New Zealand‘I won’t be able to make it to Germany’: Young law student’s plea for surgery in NZNot everyone has the means to raise $180,000 to travel overseas for surgery, student says.08 Jun 05:07 AM
New Zealand'Blocked': Surgeon 'battling' to introduce life-changing surgery in NZDr Chris Holdaway hopes to see the surgery offered in NZ before he retires.07 Jun 04:45 PM