New ZealandRotorua tap water judged best - but how did it rate against the Aussies?'Think "wine tasting" without needing to spit out the samples.'16 May 11:00 PM
New Zealand'First of their kind in NZ': 100 seapods installed to create living seawall in Tauranga's CBDThe seapods create habitat for marine life to thrive and add to wider waterfront plans.16 May 10:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi charity secures fleet of emergency vehicles for Ukraine frontlineThe ambulances are filled with good-quality second-hand tyres and spare stretchers.16 May 09:42 PM
New ZealandWaihī Beach house destroyed by early morning fireA fire investigator is heading to the scene this morning.16 May 06:28 PM
New ZealandTauranga Boys’ College board apologises, refunds ex-student $1k after Ombudsman's OIA rulingThe former student requested information relating to a teacher who propositioned him.16 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice allege man who ran into harbour was evading arrestThe man has since been taken to hospital in a serious condition.16 May 12:17 AM
New Zealand'A tracking machine': Formidable partnership ends for policing pair“We caught people I didn’t think we would ever catch.”15 May 10:57 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHad depression? Get headaches? Job-hunter 'gobsmacked' by 'invasive' applicationThe firm says the questions provide relevant information. Applicants don't have to answer.15 May 09:02 PM
New ZealandCaution urged after truck rolls on SH2Section of SH2 will require temporary full closure to enable vehicle recovery.15 May 08:08 PM
New ZealandAlmost 1800 lightning strikes recorded as thunderstorms lash North IslandMetService has warned tornadoes are possible for parts of the North Island overnight.15 May 04:58 AM
New Zealand600 lightning strikes, hundreds without power as severe weather hits Bay of PlentyIsolated thunderstorms with possible strong wind gusts continue to affect the region.14 May 10:18 PM
New Zealand'I’m just stunned': Council concerned residents don’t know where to go in tsunami alertMany submissions mentioned 2021 tsunami alert that resulted in jammed streets.14 May 08:51 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain to lash North Island, tornadoes possible, forecasters warnThe top of the North Island will bear the brunt of heavy downpours in the morning.14 May 07:52 PM
New ZealandTeen accused of stabbing girl at Bayfair enters plea in Youth CourtThe incident left the victim with deep cuts to her abdomen.14 May 05:02 PM
OpinionEditorial: Sam Cane was an admirable servant of the All BlacksOPINION: He threw himself earnestly into the role of the All Blacks captain.14 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandCracks appear in new $7m coastal pathwayConstruction of the 4m-wide path began in April 2023 and it opened in December.14 May 01:52 AM
New ZealandLocal aids Brazil floods: 'It’s heartbreaking'A Tauranga local who grew up in Porto Alegre is raising money for the South Brazil floods.13 May 10:56 PM
New ZealandCharges coming for Tauranga boat rampsThe charges will come into effect from July 1.13 May 10:26 PM
New ZealandSacked council: Who’s running again and why one hasn't had a haircut since 2020One mayoral candidate says he has 'unfinished business'.13 May 05:00 PM
KahuNine-year-old snatches fishing record with big catchHarley Jaram's tuna weighed 39kg and was caught on Boxing Day last year.13 May 05:16 AM
All Blacks'Honour and privilege': Sam Cane to retire from international rugby at end of 2024The 32-year-old will take up a long-term contract in Japan.13 May 03:01 AM
New Zealand'I’ve done it for so long it’s part of me': 50 years as a JPThe octogenarian was 36 years old when he was nominated to serve.13 May 01:33 AM
New ZealandWhat it take to be a fosterer: A couple's five decades of careThe octogenarians have been recognised for their selfless and tireless efforts.13 May 12:50 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Reliant on locums': Region spends $8.6m on outsourced specialists in a year'Higher rates' are paid to attract locums amid staff shortages, the union says.12 May 07:10 PM
New Zealand'Fully involved' garage fire in TaurangaReports of a fire in Bethlehem came in around 12.45am.12 May 07:07 PM
TravelTasman Holiday Parks Pāpāmoa Beach has had a glorious makeover, and families love itIntroducing one of the biggest, most impressive resort swimming pools in NZ.12 May 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSpecialist shortage: Te Whatu Ora Lakes spends $5m on locums in a year'Higher rates' are paid to attract locums amid staff shortages, the union says.12 May 05:47 PM
New ZealandLotto: Winning second division tickets sold to three Bay of Plenty puntersOne of the tickets was sold at Rotorua’s Lucky Lotto Shop.12 May 02:58 AM
New ZealandWhat are your chances of seeing the aurora lights tonight?It will gradually become cloudier towards midnight so watch from sunset.12 May 02:29 AM
New ZealandSafety concerns for students on SH2 buses'Seems crazy to me that we can have kids standing up on buses possibly going 80km/h.'11 May 05:02 PM
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
