New Zealand'It breaks your heart': Dad's anguish after kicking out meth addict son'His addiction destroyed the vibe in our home.'26 Mar 04:02 PM
New ZealandJailed serial groper who did indecent act on parole to be released againDisgraced former senior representative cricket player 'will not pose an undue risk'.26 Mar 04:02 PM
New Zealand'I hope you get what you deserve': Daughter confronts man who killed her father in crashLivai Nuku survived the crash he caused, but suffered a traumatic brain injury.26 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandRotorua to Auckland: Four youths arrested after stolen car spiked on motorwayPolice say the vehicle went almost twice the posted speed limit.25 Mar 10:06 PM
New ZealandNew bridge between Bethlehem and Tauriko to openThe bridge is part of the $655 million Takitimu North Link project.25 Mar 08:10 PM
New ZealandWatch: Why six thieves abandoned this liquor store ram raidThere were at least five other car-related crimes in Rotorua overnight on Saturday.25 Mar 07:27 PM
New Zealand'I would be dead': Wife saved husband having heart attack during sleepJournalist says his wife's first-aid training saved him after a heart attack at home.25 Mar 04:03 PM
New Zealand'Intolerable risk to life': Council agrees to buy slip-damaged homes'Getting to this point has taken longer than any of us may have expected.'25 Mar 05:22 AM
New ZealandTwo charged after alleged serious assault in Tauranga CBDPolice are working to identify a group of people they believe can assist with inquiries.25 Mar 03:23 AM
New Zealand'I feel guilty': Hospital bed taken by diabetic amputee with nowhere to liveShe could have been discharged more than a month ago - has been in hospital for 17 weeks.23 Mar 09:42 PM
New Zealand'Finally': Owners of homes hit by landslide from reserve may get buyout offer'If [the council’s] reserve hadn’t fallen down on our house, we’d be happy as Larry.'23 Mar 09:41 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhite Island victims' multimillion-dollar civil claim heads to mediationVictims' lawyer says no amount of money will erase the pain inflicted by the tragedy.23 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFirst-home buyers: Bank cashbacks, lack of investors creates gap in marketBanks are offering up to $5000 in cashback incentives to first-home buyers.23 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandLong lunches, jazz and a 'bun in a bottle': How you can eat, drink and be entertained this EasterA list of some of our favourite venues to raise your glass, dine and be entertained.23 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandHospital lockdown: Man accused of gun-related call appears in courtPolice allege he said he was 'going to Tauranga Hospital with guns to get answers'.22 Mar 03:55 PM
New ZealandLet's go to the Hop! More than 110,000 expectedTraffic is building up as Beach Hop 2024 gets under way.22 Mar 04:25 AM
New ZealandJudge finds murder-accused fit to stand trialPolice found a man dead at a Tauranga address on the evening of September 7.21 Mar 10:51 PM
New ZealandMount Maunganui’s surprise smiley-face roundabout vandalisedThe cheerful spot has already been restored - it's just missing one thing...21 Mar 10:06 PM
KahuIwi support to reduce Oranga Tamariki uplifts from whānau MāoriIwi hopes a tikanga-led support centre will reduce Oranga Tamariki uplifts21 Mar 07:27 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Don’t know how we can cope': Building consents plunge in 'most unaffordable city''We are nowhere near where we should be.'21 Mar 04:01 AM
New ZealandLife's a Beach Hop in WhangamatāMore than 100,000 people are expected to attend the 50s and 60s-themed event.21 Mar 02:58 AM
New ZealandHospital lockdown ends as police take person into custodyArmed police have now left the hospital.20 Mar 10:08 PM
New Zealand'It feels pretty good': Local rider picks up second podium spot at CrankworxDay six attracted a big crowd to Skyline Rotorua.20 Mar 09:08 PM
New ZealandWeapons and dangerous driving charges after incident outside courtPolice appeal for video footage.20 Mar 08:14 PM
New ZealandMongrel Mob boss Steven Taiatini's death: Name suppression for murder-accusedTensions were high in the public gallery when the man appeared in court on Tuesday.20 Mar 03:23 AM
New ZealandBurns after food trailer fire in Mount MaunganuiThe patient is being taken to hospital.20 Mar 01:52 AM
New ZealandCognitive test of Kiwi senior drivers is 'outrageous... discredited', claims neuroscientist'It would be like giving someone a music test to see if they are good at playing tennis.'20 Mar 12:27 AM
New ZealandCouncil backs down on paid Mount parking, plans enforcement crackdownLocal businesses are pleased the council has backed down on paid parking plans.19 Mar 10:04 PM
Banking and financeEconomic scoreboard: The region that 'smashed it' in the December quarterChanges at the top, and big mover revealed.19 Mar 09:27 PM
CrimeChild killer's bid for reduced sentence based on P addiction rejected by Court of AppealThe toddler was found submerged under two large rocks in an estuary in 2019.19 Mar 09:00 PM
New ZealandWhangamatā Area School scoops up win at inaugural surfing eventThe inaugural New Zealand School Surfing Festival was held at Muriwai this week.19 Mar 08:30 PM
New Zealand13 German shepherds, 40 cats removed from residential homeSeizure of dogs - all underweight and some with parvo - council's 'largest-ever'.19 Mar 04:01 PM
New ZealandCrash blocks lanes on Takitimu Drive, TaurangaPolice were called about 6.15pm.19 Mar 06:25 AM