New Zealand'It was really fun': School funds trip for students who show positive attitude to learningSchool trip a reward for school attendance and positive attitude.13 Oct 03:30 AM
New ZealandPrimary school goes into lockdown, police respond to reports of man with 'stick'The lockdown has since lifted and students are able to go home.13 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandIn pictures: How local candidates are wrapping up their election campaignsIts the last day of campaigning, ahead of election day tomorrow.13 Oct 02:41 AM
New Zealand'Turning away in disgust': Voter turnout 'plunge' sign of 'hollow' campaign - analyst'This election is the most hollow and unsatisfactory in living memory.'12 Oct 11:42 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBoss 'blindsided': Migrants quit for jobs with better residency path under new rules'We just have to roll with the punches and see what happens.'12 Oct 11:31 PM
New ZealandHow the replacement wharf on Matakana Island will be fundedThe revenue will go towards funding the building of the much-needed replacement wharf.12 Oct 08:31 PM
New ZealandJetskiers rescued off BoP coast after hours in the waterSix volunteers responded to the incident.12 Oct 07:28 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandControversial plans for more paid parking may be delayedThe changes were set to come into effect in three weeks.12 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe Premium Debate: Roadworkers shot at, abused, threatened amid delaysOPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.12 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandPurple rain: Dye spills along Mount Maunganui roadThe dye is not toxic, but when wet it will turn a bright blue.12 Oct 12:21 AM
New ZealandIndependent candidate for Bay of Plenty electorate, Zakaria Wahed (Taupō)Zakaria Wahed (Taupō) is standing as an independent in the Bay of Plenty electorate.11 Oct 08:08 PM
New Zealand$1m! Small BoP town wins first divisionThe region was in the money again in last night's draw.11 Oct 06:42 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Welcome to the 1% Club’: Man's heart stops, doesn't breathe for eight minutes and livesEddie Gudopp survived a cardiac arrest, but still hasn’t been able to thank his saviours.11 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Won't give up': How mum landed 'dream' role despite never having a job as an adult'If I didn’t believe, everyone at the foundation believed in me to make it happen'.11 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Chaos': Don Brash and partner flee Israel after war breaks outOn their drive to the airport, there was an 'eerie feeling that trouble was near'.11 Oct 01:38 AM
Rugby World Cup'Doesn’t know how to ruck’: Irish pundit's assessment of ABs captainAn Irish rugby pundit has pulled no punches in his assessment.10 Oct 11:04 PM
New ZealandTe Pāti Māori candidate for Waiariki electorate, Rawiri WaititiIt’s been an honour to serve our people ... I would like that privilege again.'10 Oct 11:04 PM
New Zealand'Huge loss': Spring celebration planned in nature-lover's memory'He was recycling before anyone knew what it was.'10 Oct 10:51 PM
New ZealandWell-known New Zealander denying violence charges elects jury trialThe man appeared in court in Rotorua.10 Oct 10:44 PM
New Zealand'Masterpiece': Luxury spa wins design accoladesNew build blends cultural heritage with 'stunning geothermal design'.10 Oct 10:39 PM
New Zealand'I left the ticket in the car': Couple dream big after $500k winThe couple “still can’t believe” their luck.10 Oct 09:57 PM
New ZealandTsunami, ashfall and pyroclastic flows: BoP volcanoes subject of new studyScientists head out to Mayor and White islands on RV Tangaroa tomorrow.10 Oct 07:13 PM
New ZealandCity that had just 'six' available rentals gets $11.2m boost to build moreThe local rental market is 'unbelievably tight', social housing operator says.10 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandWho, when, where: What to know about $21.4m boost for affordable rentals'It’s our responsibility to look after those who have provided for us.'10 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe Premium Debate: Record numbers of Kiwis coming home from AustraliaOPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.10 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandHopes for younger racers after Richie Stanaway's 'amazing' Bathurst win'Any professional driver around the world wants to win Bathurst,' his father says.09 Oct 11:00 PM
KahuŌhiwa Harbour cruise gives oyster lovers the compete experienceTio Ōhiwa aims to showcase natural beauty of region, and provide jobs.09 Oct 07:14 PM
New Zealand'She was just so young': Grieving mum of schoolgirl hit by train speaks of heartbreak'It’s awful to go to her grave and to know that she’s there and we’re leaving her there.'09 Oct 05:00 PM
New Zealand80yo charged with murdering his wife at Mount Maunganui retirement villageJean Ann Salter, 78, was found deceased yesterday.09 Oct 02:26 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'No place like home': Why record numbers of Kiwis have returned from AustraliaThe number of Kiwis returning home from Australia has jumped by 46 per cent.09 Oct 12:45 AM
New Zealand80-year-old man charged with murder in Mount MaunganuiThe woman, 78, was found deceased at the address.08 Oct 08:09 PM
New Zealand'Like snow': Hailstorm stops cars on State Highway 33A sunny day quickly turned into a driving hailstorm in the Bay of Plenty.08 Oct 04:20 AM
New Zealand'It felt liberating': First-time voter encourages young people to have their sayYounger voter enrolment rates lag behind those of more senior citizens.07 Oct 03:30 PM
New ZealandAnimal Justice Party Bay of Plenty candidate, Caitlin GrattanAn insight into Animal Justice Party Bay of Plenty candidate, Caitlin Grattan.07 Oct 03:00 PM
