New ZealandOne dead after SH35 incident, police appeal for informationPolice were called just after 6am.23 Dec 06:06 PM
New ZealandCovid: 56 new community cases, 4 cases at the borderAs community infections stabilise, more cases of Omicron are caught at the border.23 Dec 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRare measure to place rāhui on Whirinaki forest draws mixed reactionTe Rūnanga o Ngāti Whare has placed a rāhui on Whirinaki Te Pua a Tāne Conservation Park.22 Dec 05:18 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSummer shark warning: At least six great whites identified in popular holiday spotPeople have been asked to report all sightings of sharks this summer.22 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice name man who died in Katikati crashThe two-vehicle crash briefly closed the road.22 Dec 07:06 AM
New ZealandWoman appears in court charged with murder of 5-year-old boyThe accused was denied interim name suppression.22 Dec 02:50 AM
New ZealandSix great white sharks in Tauranga area prompt warningPeople should remain vigilant when out swimming and report all sightings.21 Dec 11:20 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Sam's Skate School donates mini-ramp to Memorial ParkJust in time for the school holiday, there's a new attraction at a Tauranga skatepark21 Dec 09:30 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuCall for businesses to hire 'Māori cultural advisors' to protect cultureThis comes after it was revealed how a controversial DHB Covid-19 pamphlet was approved.21 Dec 06:49 PM
New ZealandOne seriously hurt in Bay of Plenty crashPolice close road after responding to a two-vehicle accident just after 8.30pm.21 Dec 08:42 AM
New ZealandTwo Covid-19 cases in Murupara as just over half of town fully vaccinatedMurupara is one of New Zealand's least vaccinated areas.21 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandDHB staff had reservations about Covid pamphlet - but it was approved anywayAn independent investigation was made into how the brochure was released by the DHB.20 Dec 03:29 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Execution-style' killing: Murder accused given name suppressionArrested man has appeared in Tauranga District Court.20 Dec 01:03 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Juice junkies': Welfare leader concerned about payment schemes used to buy liquorFeedback has been sought on buy now, pay later schemes.19 Dec 04:24 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleEight tips to ease your Covid anxiety as we head into 2022Kiwis have high hopes for a better 2022, but it's still easy to succumb to worry.17 Dec 09:00 PM
New ZealandLarge slab of pounamu found in bush in Bay of PlentyPolice are looking for the owner of a large piece of pounamu found in bush.16 Dec 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCalls for resignations at last-ditch attempt to fight Three WatersThe issue has sparked clear divide among councillors.16 Dec 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Too little too late': Muller on $17.9m funding announced for Tauranga HospitalThe DHB says the funding would be enough to complete Covid-related works at the hospital.16 Dec 05:13 PM
New Zealand'Posing danger': Reports detail struggles with ageing Fire trucksFirefighters have been struggling with their big ladder hoses breaking down.15 Dec 10:33 PM
New ZealandCrash aftermath: Man tasered, peppersprayed by police stole patrol carMan stole police car after being tasered and pepper-sprayed.15 Dec 09:01 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Amazing' feedback: Support mounts for teen victim of 'racial profiling''A lot of people said it was the video (of Aiomai) that really moved them.'15 Dec 05:39 PM
New ZealandTauranga death of person with Covid first in region'Covid has taken a toll on us all ... but the death of a loved one is a terrible burden.'15 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncillor's conduct to be investigatedIt stems from alleged 'misinformative' comments on a local Facebook page.15 Dec 04:08 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Best Christmas present': Families prepare for tearful reunions with Auckland loved onesFamilies are reuniting with their Auckland based loved ones, just in time for Christmas.14 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Racial profiling': Māori teen in tears after store employee calls her 'undesirable''I don't know why she said that. It has really hurt me."14 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandCar in harbour: Golf star praises 'heroic' rescuers who tried to save mum'He couldn't get the doors open and he was basically on his last breath.'13 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandSummer deluge: Motorists urged to take care as heavy rain sets inThe upper North Island and Nelson are set for a pre-Christmas drenching.13 Dec 02:29 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandVaccine pass checks at funerals could become a 'nightmare'Holding services under the traffic light system are "challenging", says funeral directors.12 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandCovid-19 case in Rotorua school communityThe Ministry of Health informed the school on Sunday afternoon about the Covid-19 case.12 Dec 07:19 AM
New ZealandThunder and lightning: Wet weather causes road problems in AucklandThe watch will remain in place until midnight and residents are urged to take care.12 Dec 05:35 AM
New ZealandCouncil to launch investigation into Chapel St fatal crashTauranga City Council is launching its own investigation into the fatal crash.11 Dec 02:22 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Double vaxxed': Family lived with positive case for two weeks - and didn't catch it'I couldn't hug my mum': 11-year-old speaks out about having Covid-19.10 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandHot in the city: Summer scorcher to continueBeach-lovers rejoice, a scorching Saturday's on the way.10 Dec 04:47 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFelix DesmaraisFelix Desmarais: 'Transgender people exist. We are real, we are natural'Opinion: Parliament supporting transgender rights is a precious, flickering flame.10 Dec 02:14 AM
