PremiumPremiumOpinionSonya BatesonHow the Mount's wild New Year's Eves were tamed — and what was learnedOPINION: Teens and young adults used to come from all over to get drunk.01 Dec 03:02 AM
New Zealand'Foul play' suspected in Harley Shrimpton disappearance, man arrestedShrimpton was last seen at McDonald's in Mount Maunganui on November 2.01 Dec 02:36 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNumber 279 in the queue: Rates penalty notice has council's phone lines running hotCouncil says collecting its own rates has been mostly positive - despite some criticism.01 Dec 12:00 AM
New ZealandTwo more Bay of Plenty orchardists fined for unlawful groundwater useThe growers are among five prosecuted by the Bay of Plenty Regional Council this year.30 Nov 11:55 PM
LeagueFormer Waikato rep enjoys unique Fiji Nines competitionThis is the invitational rugby league nines crew's second trip to The Fijian Cup Nines.30 Nov 09:34 PM
New ZealandPublic can be ‘brutal’: Councillors defend use of closed-door workshopsThe ombudsman’s call to open council workshops is a ‘hard nut to crack’.30 Nov 07:42 PM
New Zealand'Really tough': This restaurant used to seat 130. Now it's lucky to get 30Cost of rice has doubled: 'We can’t afford to give even a single grain for free anymore'.30 Nov 05:04 PM
New Zealand‘Absolute bollocks’: Businesses attack Cameron Rd project reportFeelings run high as the council rejects any chance of compensation.30 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Concerning': Mauao's base track defibrillator goes missingThe defibrillator on the base track has been missing since Sunday.29 Nov 11:17 PM
New ZealandMajor search and rescue exercise based around stranded cruise shipThis weekend's scenario is based around a boutique cruise ship stranded on the reef.29 Nov 10:50 PM
New Zealand'It’s just iconic': Popular beachside shopping block closes for redevelopmentThe Ōmanu shops are being redeveloped just as summer hits.29 Nov 10:06 PM
New ZealandReturn of cultural site pivotal for Tauranga hapūThe land was purchased by Tauranga City Council in 1982.29 Nov 07:11 PM
New ZealandVehicle rolls at Pāpāmoa BeachThe crash happened near the roundabout with Domain Rd and State Highway 2.29 Nov 06:51 PM
New Zealand'The best of the best': NZ Festival of Squash attracts world-class top seedsTauranga is to host the NZ Festival of Squash - and some of the world's best players.29 Nov 04:00 AM
EntertainmentMKR NZ winners Vikki and Pascal's secret ingredient to successThe Bay of Plenty couple took out the title and the $100k prize in last night's finale.29 Nov 02:22 AM
New Zealand'Dazed like a stunned mullet': Couple gobsmacked after mega $8.3m Lotto winIt’s 'head in the clouds' for one lucky Bay of Plenty couple.29 Nov 12:06 AM
New Zealand'No let up': Meet the agencies working alongside the foodbank for youOver 100 referral agencies help make sure thousands in the community get much-needed food.28 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandNew 'living seawall' aims to attract marine life to waterfrontThe seawall is part of the $84m plan to rejuvenate Tauranga’s waterfront.28 Nov 08:55 PM
New Zealand‘Disruption and distress’: Chief admits controversial roadworks have left city 'scarred'The review offered 13 ‘vital’ recommendations ahead of other major projects.28 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'A gift': Stan Walker releases new song for American movie"We discovered that we share the same belief - that art can change the world."28 Nov 12:38 AM
New ZealandNew-look Pāpāmoa Hills park opensWork to develop the new park started in 2017.28 Nov 12:33 AM
New ZealandPaid parking plans delayed in Tauranga after public outcryThe council commission decided to delay the plans at a meeting on Monday.27 Nov 10:47 PM
New ZealandFalcon attack on woman prompts popular track closureThe attack left a woman with serious scalp injuries.27 Nov 05:26 PM
New ZealandAnxiety, depression, social struggles: 'Dire' shortage of help for some young KiwisKids aged 11-13 grapple with issues previously not faced until 15 or 16, says principal.27 Nov 04:00 PM
Crime'Empire building' lawyer who stole from clients wants to practice again, says ambitions now temperedHe hasn't been allowed to work as a lawyer since 2016.27 Nov 04:53 AM
New ZealandFamily whose Rottweiler ‘Chopper’ attacked vet ordered to remove ‘threatening’ FB pageA judge ordered the removal of a Facebook page that posted threats against a Tauranga vet.27 Nov 04:09 AM
New ZealandWatch: 'We love it': Roadworker performs wero for waiting trafficThe clip was taken on a rural Bay of Plenty road.27 Nov 01:25 AM
New ZealandPaid parking and bus lane plans on hold after community concerns - councilTauranga initiatives have been delayed after feedback from the community.27 Nov 01:23 AM
New ZealandPhone not pliers helps patient resolve toothache agonyWith throat and mouth swelling, head pounding and painkillers useless, he needed 'relief'.26 Nov 05:31 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGruelling five weeks: Man's long wait for triple-bypass surgery in Waikato Hospital'Does not hold you in good stead before a major operation'.26 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionSonya BatesonWhy being poor costs more - foodbanks need our supportOPINION: The cost-of-living crisis has turned a hard situation into an impossible one.26 Nov 02:58 PM
New Zealand'Lucky touch': The store that's sold million-dollar Lotto ticketsThe Whakatāne store owners have now sold an $8.3m-winning ticket to go with a $12.25m win.26 Nov 12:05 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThree Kiwi sustainable swimwear brands to watch, including the world’s first zero-waste labelThe fashion industry has been known as the second-biggest polluter in the world.25 Nov 04:00 PM
