New Zealand'Outrageous' contamination: How much recycling ends up in landfillOnce, an entire recycling truck’s contents weighing 4.38t were sent to landfill.31 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandCricket fans and campers keep spirits high despite New Year's Eve rain'Tomorrow you’ll wake up and it’ll be blue sky and everyone will be happy again.'31 Dec 05:14 AM
New ZealandOptimism at campgrounds despite wet NYE forecast'People are happy to get out and life’s too short. People go, ‘let’s just do it’.'31 Dec 03:43 AM
New ZealandNYE in the BOP: Fireworks update as rain arrives, thunderstorms threatenCommunity events have been cancelled but fireworks may still go ahead.30 Dec 09:44 PM
New Zealand'Not great, unless you like rain': Severe thunderstorm waning for CanterburyA Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for the centre of the North Island.30 Dec 09:39 PM
LifestyleWhy you should 'abandon' New Year's resolutions and do this insteadTips from wellness and life coaches for success in 2024.30 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSecurity breach: Trio in high vis gear allegedly broke into Port of TaurangaAlleged burglars found in imported shipping container area.30 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandState Highway 2 closed, people injured in Pukehina crashMotorists are asked to avoid the area.29 Dec 11:06 PM
New ZealandPolice encourange Kiwis to safely ring in new year'We all have a responsibility to ensure our friends and whānau are safe this summer.'29 Dec 10:43 PM
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
