New ZealandLakes, beaches reopen after cyclone closures - swimmers warned to remain vigilantPeople are urged to use beaches with lifeguards on duty and be wary of water quality.17 Feb 03:42 AM
New ZealandDamaged water main in Pyes Pa repairedA maintenance contractor is responding, the council says.17 Feb 03:40 AM
New ZealandLarsen defends North Island Sprint Car titleRain enforced delay leads to stronger field for North Island title17 Feb 12:58 AM
New ZealandTauranga Aero Club, former mayor, to fly in aid supplies to Hawke's BayThe aero club will fly donations into Hawke's Bay as the region recovers from the cyclone.17 Feb 12:10 AM
New ZealandBeaches and lakes reopen after cyclone closures, but swimmers warned to remain vigilantPeople urged to be vigilant, and choose beaches where lifeguards are on duty.16 Feb 10:48 PM
New ZealandRevealed: The plot to smuggle 200kg of cocaine from a Mexican cartel into TaurangaPort worker was promised $250,000 for his role in drug smuggling plan16 Feb 09:38 PM
SportBlacks Caps v England: Teams honour storm victims, London fan makes epic journey to TaurangaExcited spectators poured into Bay Oval for the day-night test.16 Feb 04:54 PM
KahuDesperate times on East Coast as fuel and other supplies run lowCyclone Gabrielle has been devastating but won't knock out Coasties.16 Feb 07:44 AM
New ZealandPotential measles contacts from chartered bus urged to call Healthline 'immediately'Possible contact with confirmed measles case on bus to and from Tauranga16 Feb 06:38 AM
New ZealandWhakatāne stopbanks not fit to stop flooding, council toldHow close the city came to flooding when Edgecumbe did has accelerated the works.16 Feb 01:17 AM
New Zealand'Unstable conditions' bring more heavy rain, severe thunderstorm threat to AucklandRain in Auckland would be fast-moving and wouldn’t remain over any given area for long.16 Feb 12:23 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle clean-up: Mauao reopens but council advises cautionThings will be 'starting to return to normal' for a lot of people in the Bay of Plenty.16 Feb 12:01 AM
New ZealandKiwifruit harvest kicks off in Pukehina despite curveballsNew Zealand’s 2023 kiwifruit harvest has kicked off.15 Feb 11:28 PM
New ZealandTwo café staff isolating after measles case visited Tauranga businessesAn infected measles case visited Tauranga businesses - a reminder to get vaccinated.15 Feb 10:55 PM
New ZealandSperm whale to be reburied after cyclone compromises burial siteThe dead whale came ashore in October.15 Feb 09:01 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Clean-up efforts continue in Rotorua"Things will be starting to return to normal for a lot of people in Bay of Plenty."15 Feb 07:30 PM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorm watch issued for Rotorua, BoP and TaupōThe watch was issued this morning.15 Feb 07:06 PM
New Zealand'Breakdown of society' a barrier for young people getting jobs, educationsSocial media and fewer face-to-face connections are also barriers faced by young adults.15 Feb 06:00 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Why the Bay of Plenty got off lightlyThe Bay of Plenty dodged the most severe weather due to its geography.15 Feb 06:00 PM
New ZealandTransport and housing 'huge' barriers for young job huntersSome students have also chosen to work and support their families.15 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Absolutely awful': Headstones damaged after car 'ripped through' cemeteryOne woman was arrested after the incident on Monday morning.15 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandChild among four dead in cyclone destruction; 1442 people 'uncontactable' - 'grave fears' for some; 160,000 without powerQuarter of a million people were left without power yesterday, entire communities cut off.15 Feb 08:51 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Power may not be restored to some this week, SH2 at Karangahake reopensOne school will remain closed on Wednesday due to tree damage.15 Feb 07:35 AM
New ZealandKiwifruit: 'Stressful' wait for bridge access in Te PukeKiwifruit orchardists in Te Puke could lose millions if truck access isn’t restored.15 Feb 06:11 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Defence Force deployed in CoromandelThe region has experienced slips and land instability, compromising its road network.15 Feb 12:00 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Most households reconnected to power in RotoruaRotorua woke to fallen trees, school closures, a burst water main, power outages.14 Feb 10:30 PM
New Zealand'Dodged a bullet': Black Caps v England Bay Oval match to go aheadThe Black Caps are playing England in a day-night test at Bay Oval tomorrow14 Feb 08:45 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLooks matter when it comes to shopfrontsOPINION: Merepeka Raukawa-Tait says the shopping experience starts at the shop entrance.14 Feb 08:00 PM
New ZealandLive: Dramatic aerial photos - horse scrambles to roof; deadly cyclone floods devastate homesQuarter of a million people were left without power yesterday, entire communities cut off.14 Feb 07:25 PM
New ZealandInternet outages in Bay of Plenty and Taupō 'mainly due to power'The outages are under investigation.14 Feb 06:48 PM
New ZealandLive: Heroism and tragedy: Plucked from the floodwaters - incredible rooftop rescues; one woman found dead after slipChris Hipkins labels storm ‘worst this century’14 Feb 03:47 PM
New ZealandBay of Plenty has highest rate nationally of young adults unemployed, not in educationThe Salvation Army says young people are not benefiting from the "booming" job market.14 Feb 03:00 PM
New ZealandWestern Bay of Plenty assesses damage from Cyclone Gabrielle'What’s really caused the issue here has been the storm surge.'14 Feb 08:32 AM
