PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Brutal' rental market: Tradie shares van with two dogs, working couple's two-year search for a homeMeet the people who can't find rentals in one of NZ's fastest-growing cities.19 May 04:10 AM
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
PremiumPremiumOpinionSonya BatesonOpinion: Why I'm only slightly surprised by this BudgetOPINION: The announcement I'm most interested in - for selfish reasons.19 May 12:44 AM
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
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
