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
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPremium Debate: Subscribers react to teens hooked on vapingSubscribers have their say.18 May 12:22 AM
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
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe Premium Debate: How AI could impact the legal sectorPremium subscribers have their say.17 May 04:00 AM
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
New ZealandWater leaks ‘gushing’ as upset locals wait for city repairs'If we have to pay the water rates and we have to save water, what’s this doing to us?'16 May 06:04 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I'll fight': 97yo takes on council over move to 'disturb' son's memorial seat, ashes'It is special for me because ... I haven’t got much left.'16 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandMulti-vehicle crash on SH29 causes 'significant delays'Motorists are advised to delay travel or take an alternate route.16 May 07:33 AM
New Zealand'We're still looking': Brother of man missing a year says his family hasn't lost hopeShane Edwards 'vanished' from his home on May 14, 2022, and has not been seen since.16 May 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCremation smoke illegally discharged from crematoriumThe business says it has suspended use of its cremator.16 May 04:43 AM
New ZealandBody found in water near boat ramp in Mount MaunganuiPolice say inquiries into the death are ongoing.16 May 04:18 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe Premium Debate: Ability will always trump personalityOpinion: Premium subscribers have their say.16 May 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Significant delays': Three injured in crash on Takitimu DriveEmergency services responded around 2.20pm.16 May 03:28 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Took the gamble': Orchard owners unlawfully took millions of litres of waterPongakawa kiwifruit growers admit unlawfully taking millions of litres of groundwater.16 May 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Utterly ridiculous': Motorists complain of long delays on SH2Waka Kotahi warns peak hour traffic on 'sensitive' stretch of SH2 will be bad for a while.15 May 11:27 PM
New ZealandThen and now: Aquatic Centre roof removed as old photos releasedStage two continues on the three-stage refurbishment.15 May 10:13 PM
Business'Little passion bug': Distillery wins big after only six weeks in existence'Winning any award is amazing, but double gold is truly phenomenal.'15 May 07:29 PM
