New ZealandSecond person dies from fatal Kaimai crashOne person initially died after the crash between a car and a petrol tanker.29 Dec 09:03 PM
New ZealandOrthopaedic surgeon Richard Keddell recognised in New Year's Honours listThirty years of outstanding service in public and private practice has been acknowledged.29 Dec 04:02 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhy 2023 wasn't as bad as you think - 12 things that made the world betterSome really good things happened this year. Simon Wilson selects a few.29 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Sport is the way community survives’: Bruce Nairn awarded Queen’s Service Medal50 years ago, this QSM recipient set target to volunteer 10 per cent of his working week.29 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandHot and humid today - and dry for most - rain likely tomorrowRain-soaked campers can look forward to a brighter first day of 2024.29 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSonya BatesonSonya Bateson: Now's the perfect time to start building good habitsOPINION: New Year’s resolutions aren’t for everyone.29 Dec 03:00 PM
New ZealandHolidaymakers drenched as wild storm rolls through NZKeeping you posted with the latest wild weather.29 Dec 07:13 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHe insisted on a test, and says it saved his life. This is his message to others at riskDoing a screening kit "absolutely" saved the life of Tauranga man Paul Blears.29 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandMt Maunganui crash victim named as holiday road toll rises to 11Brayden Tawa, of Pāpāmoa, died after a car and truck crashed on Hewletts Rd.29 Dec 04:21 AM
New ZealandSH29 crash: Highway reopens after two-car crashThe two-vehicle crash north of Tauranga was reported to police at 2.02pm.29 Dec 02:38 AM
OpinionReview: L.A.B scorching in the drizzle for hometown summer showThe show was a sellout, with Troy Kingi and Dave Dobbyn subbing in for Sublime with Rome.29 Dec 12:07 AM
New ZealandPāpāmoa man killed in Mount Maunganui crashThe crash happened on Wednesday night, closing part of SH2.28 Dec 09:15 PM
KahuManuhiri intensifies fight against marine pestManuhiri steps up caulerpa push for summer.28 Dec 08:06 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Don’t have the spare cash': Holidaymakers spending less in tourist hotspots'Usually we would be booked out weeks in advance.'28 Dec 06:01 PM
New ZealandSoggy end to 2023: Heavy rain, thunderstorms to sweep across NZForecasters are warning heavy bursts of rain could lead to flooding and slips.28 Dec 05:47 PM
New ZealandBay of Plenty has something for everyone at New Year'sWhat's happening in the community28 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionTommy WilsonOpinion: We're in dire straits if we can't get everyone paddling in the right directionOPINION: We all have the potential to play a part on this waka ride.28 Dec 03:00 PM
New ZealandKaimai Range tragedy: One dead after crash between car and petrol tankerIt brings the holiday road toll to nine already.28 Dec 05:37 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBest of Premium 2023: $140k for five months' work: Meet Kiwis working in Aussie minesKiwis are cashing in on job opportunities over the ditch.28 Dec 02:41 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSo you want a big wedding? Two brides share how they handled ballooning budgetsPost-Covid inflation has caused the cost of some big weddings to almost double.27 Dec 10:03 PM
New ZealandMount Maunganui fatal crash brings holiday road toll to eightOne person died after a crash last night at a Mount Maunganui intersection.27 Dec 09:19 PM
New Zealand'Rust never sleeps and music never ages': Fan looks forward to Tauranga concert'Music can take you back in an instance... it’s ageless.'27 Dec 03:26 PM
New ZealandBlack Caps hit-out at Mount beach sure to wow fans ahead of Bay Oval T20Fans get to meet some of their Black Caps heroes at a Mount Maunganui beach cricket event27 Dec 06:06 AM
New ZealandMajor holiday hot spots in for a warm and wet New Year's EveMain New Year's Eve hot spots are in for downpours.27 Dec 06:05 AM
New ZealandFirefighters extinguishing 'flare-ups' on Matakana IslandFirefighters expected to stay on Matakana Island until the end of the week.27 Dec 02:57 AM
RetailBoxing Day spending flat, ‘disappointing’ result for retailersBoxing Day spending was flat on last year but pre-Christmas spending pulled through.27 Dec 02:47 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGPs working 'a lot' of overtime to keep up with 'high demand' amid workforce shortagesOne Rotorua clinic said it had 'a constant flow of people wanting to enrol'.27 Dec 02:14 AM
New ZealandFormer PM speaks out after vandals target nesting colony of endangered birds'There was no sign of the newly hatched chick ‘George’ ...some of the birds were missing'.27 Dec 02:13 AM
New ZealandNew toxic algae signs at 40 locations warn lake usersThere are health warnings in place for Lake Ōkaro, Lake Maraetai and Lake Ohakuri.26 Dec 11:47 PM
New ZealandCaravan smashed after collision, with SH2 traffic at a standstillPolice, ambulance and fire services are at the scene.26 Dec 09:21 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘All-time high’: Abuse of medical centre staff hits record levelsOne GP said doctors are working weekends and skipping meal breaks to keep up with demand.26 Dec 07:02 PM
Kahu'Stressed and struggling': The city where some are battling to make ends meetAn iwi provider has a waiting list and backlog for its social services for the first time.25 Dec 10:17 PM
New Zealand'Burning underground': 200 hotspots detected by drones as firefighting continues on Matakana IslandThe fire began on Saturday night and burned through about 37ha of scrub and pine slash.25 Dec 09:22 PM
New Zealand'Plenty of clear skies': Bay residents in for a long, hot summerA dry summer with “plenty of clear skies”.25 Dec 09:00 PM
