New ZealandThis 11yo girl fell off her bike. Within 24 hours, doctors told her she had cancer'Her bruising looked like she was picked up and thrown around like a little rag doll.'28 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Misconception': This woman owns a home and business but still needs a benefit to surviveThe cost-of-living crisis is hitting people across the board.28 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandWho'll feast on glory after Football Ferns' deep south decider?World Cup progression - and breakfast - on line in women's football round-robin dual.28 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandPole mystery deepens: 'The more I look at it, the more random it’s starting to look''Is this a sign?' Teacher tosses up what to do with pole someone cemented in her driveway.28 Jul 04:41 AM
New ZealandATM machine stolen from 1938 phone box in TairuaThieves have stolen an ATM machine and destroyed the historic phone box it was housed in.28 Jul 04:03 AM
New Zealand'Career highlight': Rotorua boy to sing national anthem at Bledisloe CupSamuel Armstrong will perform in front of a sold-out crowd of approximately 80,000.28 Jul 02:57 AM
New ZealandPoo-lution: Reporoa farm owner cops fine after effluent reaches streamThe owner of a dairy farm in Reporoa has been fined for illegal effluent discharges.27 Jul 08:00 PM
New ZealandLocals have their say: Should the Tauranga to Auckland passenger train return?An investigation suggested scoping studies for routes including Tauranga to Auckland.27 Jul 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHe didn't know he was having a heart attack. Luckily, he was in 'one of the best places' for itFate or coincidence? The community stalwart doesn't know which helped save him.27 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandDeath after workplace incident in Mount MaunganuiNext of kin are being notified and the death will be referred to WorkSafe and the coroner.27 Jul 02:18 AM
New Zealand'I have no idea what this is doing here': Mystery pole appears in woman's drivewayShe says the community is as invested as she is in discovering how it got there - and why.27 Jul 02:04 AM
New ZealandTe Puke Highway closed for police operationMotorists are advised to avoid the area and follow diversions.26 Jul 07:45 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Showing up everywhere': Concerns as homeless exempt from freedom camping rulesA fed-up Pāpāmoa man claims a house bus stayed a year, on and off, in a 'pristine' spot.26 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThe Premium Debate: Online subscribers react to $26m a year Civic Precinct running costsOpinion: Premium online subscribers have their say.26 Jul 06:05 AM
New ZealandAuthor Dawn Picken's legacy honoured by Tell Me Tauranga event"It’s about a legacy that’s felt deeply and a story that is crying out to be told.”26 Jul 04:00 AM
KahuACC introduces kaupapa Māori navigation services to help Māori clientsACC has introduced a free service for Māori who need help making compensation claims.26 Jul 01:15 AM
KahuTake what they need: Why this humble Tauranga op-shop doesn't price its items”There’s good things there for them, regardless of how much of a donation they give."26 Jul 12:00 AM
New ZealandCoromandel washout: Traffic increase prompts speed limit changeTraffic data showed an increase of 20 per cent, or around 500 vehicles per day.25 Jul 11:01 PM
New ZealandStudent discharged from hospital after being hit by carThe student was hit by a car on Ōtūmoetai Rd around 3.20pm on Tuesday.25 Jul 08:38 PM
New ZealandPrimary school student hit by car trying to retrieve ballThe incident happened after school.25 Jul 06:54 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRevealed: The region with the highest rate of restricted driving test failuresLearners here need to drive at a 'much higher level' than those elsewhere, an expert says.25 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLuke KirknessHow to solve our road circus: Kick these dangerous habitsOpinion: It’s not just about getting there; it’s about getting there safely.25 Jul 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThe Premium Debate: New subdivisions abound, but infrastructure zeroOpinion: Our online premium subscribers have their say.25 Jul 04:06 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Shifting to alternative modes of transportPrivate cars account for 90 per cent of journeys in Tauranga and it’s causing headaches.25 Jul 04:00 AM
New ZealandPhotos: Tauranga home takes out supreme award at region's House of the YearThe building company took out several awards.24 Jul 11:44 PM
New Zealand'Dead bodies over our property': Couple say ash from faulty cremator 'ruined' their livesLegacy Funeral Homes Limited admits illegal discharges from its crematorium.24 Jul 10:19 PM
New ZealandVisitors led to ‘greater chance’ of ‘mass casualty event' on Whakaari, says volcanologistIt is the third week of the trial into the health and safety failings over tourist trips.24 Jul 08:05 PM
New ZealandThe Good, the Bad, and the Annoying: Uncovering the worst driving habitsHabits that drive road users up the wall.24 Jul 06:26 PM
New ZealandFrom tailgating to using mobile phones: Uncovering the worst driving habits'It only takes a second or two of inattention to kill a pedestrian.'24 Jul 06:04 PM
New Zealand'Make no mistake': Former councillor warns commission of reversal of Civic Precinct plansTauranga’s controversial civic precinct project could cost ratepayers $26m a year.24 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandStealing from skip bins brings community sentenceOffender admitted taking items and intended to sell them.24 Jul 04:01 AM
New ZealandRam-raid: Four people arrested after store burgledThree people are due to appear in Tauranga District Court today.24 Jul 02:20 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThe Premium Debate: 'Mass exodus' of tradies leaving for AustraliaOpinion: Our online premium subscribers have their say.24 Jul 02:02 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCarmen HallCarmen Hall: : Don’t be afraid to change power companies to save moneyOpinion: It's a good idea to shop around for the best deal.24 Jul 12:04 AM