New ZealandPublic transport authority spent $3.2m on vehicles and subsided taxi faresBOPRC frequently encourages people to use greener transport options.19 Oct 11:05 PM
New ZealandLarge 100-year-old tree falls on Mauao base trackCouncil staff were assessing the area this morning.19 Oct 07:50 PM
New ZealandCharlotte Yates Q&A: On Katherine Mansfield, seven songwriters and taking risksThe Tauranga Arts Festival runs until October 29.19 Oct 06:53 PM
New Zealand'Real loss for community': Funding cut for post-natal services'You get to sit with other women who are experiencing what you are.'19 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Tarnished': How migrant exploitation cases are harming NZ's reputation overseasThe cost of living and crime are other turnoffs for skilled workers.19 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandTauranga will be 'abuzz with visitors' this Labour WeekendMany different interactive and local events will be held this weekend in the region.19 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandAnne Tolley and ex-councillor John Robson clash: 'See you at the election, Anne'. 'No you won't'Tolley said it was ironic to be lectured on good governance by Robson.19 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe Premium Debate: Cancer 'metavivor' wants Pharmac CEO, board removed after emailsOPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.19 Oct 03:32 PM
New ZealandA verse for brain research: Loved ones' strokes inspire med student's missionThe poet and medical student is calling for brain-related poetry for a new book.18 Oct 11:19 PM
New ZealandBay season jamboree opens speedway calenderBaypark closed off entries for traditional Labour Weekend season opener earlier this week.18 Oct 11:13 PM
New ZealandStacey Leilua Q&A: From working with The Rock to starring in The Savage ColoniserThe Tauranga Arts Festival will run from October 19-29.18 Oct 07:05 PM
New Zealand'We can no longer defer this': Crossings coming to major Pāpāmoa roundaboutLights could add minutes to drives at times, but make walking and cycling safer.17 Oct 10:57 PM
New ZealandQ&A: Jesse Griffin brings his comedic cowboy Wilson Dixon to TaurangaThe Tauranga Arts Festival will run from October 19-29.17 Oct 10:46 PM
New ZealandMajor changes for 2024 Baywide Premier rugby seasonThe changes come after an “exhaustive three-month consultation and feedback process".17 Oct 10:22 PM
New ZealandArrests after alleged ram raid and police pursuitA vehicle was used to gain entry to a store on Wilson Rd.17 Oct 07:57 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Extremely exciting': Bay set to reap the benefits of busy summer cruise ship seasonTauranga is set to welcome the first of more than 110 cruise ships.17 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandMultiple gang-related shootings sparks police investigationA 29-year-old has been arrested in relation to the shootings17 Oct 06:05 AM
New ZealandLake closure could spark fiery debate on accessOPINION: Fish & Game CEO believes closure raises big questions on response to clam threat.17 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandKip Chapman Q&A: His out-of-this-world show, curious career and poultry phobiaHe is one of a host of artists performing in the Tauranga Arts Festival.16 Oct 10:43 PM
New ZealandFrom Pāpāmoa to Parliament, Galatea to government: New MP 'keen to get stuck in''I’m so grateful to all those who placed their trust in me with their votes,' says Luxton.16 Oct 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Sickening': Cancer 'metavivor' wants Pharmac CEO, board removed after emailsSue Wall-Cade has "no faith" in Pharmac after internal emails were revealed.16 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFrom P addict to 'squeaky clean': Solo dad eyes new Kāinga Ora homesThe housing agency has announced a major development.16 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandTrust pumps $10m into housing, Māori development, move to high-wage economy"We’re looking at ways we can maximise the impact we’re having."15 Oct 10:39 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSonya BatesonSonya Bateson: Labour’s downfall was not rocking the boatOPINION: It felt more like the Labour government took a “hold on and wait” approach.15 Oct 07:07 PM
New Zealand'Strongest advocate': New MP's vow to the Bay of PlentyThe National Party’s youngest MP, Tom Rutherford, is humbled by the election result.15 Oct 05:11 PM
New ZealandUffindell: 'We have got a lot of challenges we’ll now be able to focus on'Roading, infrastructure and law and order are among the key pieces of work.15 Oct 05:10 PM
New ZealandKirkpatrick says local roots crucial in win over CoffeyEast Coast electorate reverts back to blue with Dana Kirkpatrick's election win.15 Oct 02:03 AM
New ZealandCoffey to go: 'That's politics, that's what you sign up for'Labour's Tamati Coffey bows out of politics after election-night loss.15 Oct 01:06 AM
New ZealandLotto players in Whakatāne and Ōpōtiki among winnersCheck your tickets if you're in Ōpotiki and Whakatāne.14 Oct 10:35 PM
LifestyleBlind Tauranga mum: ‘I’ve never seen my own kids’The Tauranga mum-of-two lost her sight just before her first child was born.14 Oct 08:39 PM
New Zealand“A nice blue, National Party evening': Rutherford claims victory in Bay of PlentyWith 34,514 of the votes counted, Rutherford had 19,589 votes.14 Oct 07:24 AM
New Zealand'There’s a tide turning,' Te Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi says in WaiarikiWaititi called for a Māori electoral commission after voting issues were reported today.14 Oct 07:14 AM
New Zealand'Paint the town blue': Uffindell claims victory in Tauranga"I’ll keep advocating hard within the National Party to make sure [Tauranga is heard]"14 Oct 06:28 AM
New Zealand'Awful situation': Urgent care clinic at risk of closing hikes fees, calls for funding'A lot of families are going to get hurt by this but we don’t have a choice.'13 Oct 05:00 PM
