New ZealandWeather: State Highway 30 closed to westbound trafficA yellow heavy rain watch will be in place the Bay, including, Rotorua, starting at 3am.19 May 09:46 PM
New Zealand'Died in my arms': Woman distraught after pet chihuahua killed'He didn’t stand a chance being such a little guy against a bigger stronger dog.'19 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandOne dead, one injured in two-vehicle crash on SH2, road closedThe road is expected to be closed for some time.19 May 06:25 AM
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New ZealandLaunch sinks in harbour, weather delays salvage effortsBay of Plenty Regional Council will investigate the cause of the sinking.19 May 03:54 AM
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New ZealandLive: Road closures as rain, gales hammer regionSlips and trees down are reported.18 May 10:25 PM
New ZealandGorge road reopens after truck rollsEmergency services were called about 8.20am.18 May 09:08 PM
New Zealand'Absolutely stoked': Bronze sculpture of tourism pioneer recoveredThe statue was removed from the Government Gardens in February.18 May 07:20 PM
KahuAppeal Court declines Tūhoe kaumatua challenge to Māori Land Court decisionTe Uru Taumatua had gone to the Appeal Court over decision.18 May 06:36 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Too much pressure': Mum sick of SH2 traffic puts house up for rentAnother mum had to move her child's daycare so she could get to work on time.18 May 06:00 PM
New Zealand97yo's plea heard: Memorial seat and buried ashes will stayTauranga City Council has confirmed the seat will stay.18 May 08:19 AM
New Zealand'People are incredible': Thousands flow in for dad desperate to stay alive for sonThe outpouring of support has blown the family away.18 May 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Really proud': Tauranga whānau back $34m kapa haka boostFunding for Te Matatini and Matariki is 'so cool'.18 May 06:30 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMerepeka Raukawa-TaitMerepeka Raukawa-Tait: No need to fear strong, Māori, women politiciansOpinion: Female Māori politicians are challenging some of the norms of Parliament.18 May 02:30 AM
New ZealandStorm-hit district facing $20m repair bill awaits funding clarity from GovtCouncillor questions $9.8m spend on one road when $4m to re-open another too 'difficult'.18 May 02:16 AM
New Zealand'Unexplained' death: Police identify man found in water near boat rampThe man's body was found on Tuesday morning by a member of the public.18 May 01:24 AM
New ZealandPerson found dead in search for overdue mountain bikerPolice search and rescue personnel and volunteers were involved in the search.18 May 01:06 AM
New Zealand'Rough night ahead': North Island braces for stormy 24 hoursThe worst of the tropically-charged storm will be felt after dark.18 May 12:43 AM
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New Zealand'You get to make a difference': Police leader nabs award for search and rescue effortsDetective Senior Sergeant John Wilson has given decades of his life to help SAR.17 May 08:00 PM
New Zealand'It's not new money’: $60m school expansion sparks Budget rowPrincipal disputes school's inclusion in PM's funding announcement.17 May 08:00 PM
New ZealandKill the 'thrill': Motorsport legend's plan to put the brakes on boy racers70,000 unauthorised street and drag races reported17 May 06:00 PM
New Zealand'I will earn the right to be MP': Candidate, 26, says he's prepared to 'fight' for seat“I’ve got the skills to be the best possible advocate for the Bay of Plenty."17 May 08:39 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandZoe Hunter: Why the vaping age should stay at 18OPINION: There is more merit in other proposals to curb the habit.17 May 07:07 AM
New Zealand'Frustrating': Trial of entertainment figure stalls as less than half of jury pool turns up"A summons to attend jury service is a very serious thing and not to be taken lightly."17 May 04:48 AM
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New ZealandArrests after police car allegedly shot at in Bay of PlentyPolice were not ruling out further arrests.16 May 11:14 PM
New Zealand'Potentially damaging': Latest subtropical storm to hit NZ, threats of floods and slipsThose in the north can expect potentially damaging winds and lots of rain.16 May 11:10 PM
New ZealandCrackdown on dangerous drivers: Fleeing drivers could lose cars for goodMore fleeing drivers prompts tough legislation: cars seized and stronger penalties.16 May 10:43 PM
New ZealandNew chairwoman for Mainstreet TaurangaThe organisation represents business owners and markets the city centre.16 May 09:01 PM
New ZealandPolice investigating after man tried to 'entice' children into car'We would urge everyone to be alert, not alarmed.'16 May 08:27 PM
New Zealand'Critically important': What six Tauranga leaders want from Budget 2023'Minister of Putea (purse strings), we need the resources to get to the front line.'16 May 08:00 PM
New Zealand'It hits me straight in the heart': Tauranga mum calls for more affordable housingWhere should the money go?16 May 07:52 PM
