New Zealand'A ridiculously high number': 130 rescues and assists in one dayBay surf lifesavers rescued swimmers and assisted another who got into difficulties.29 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandDid you feel it? Magnitude 3.9 earthquake hits Bay of PlentyThe quake hit shortly before 7am.28 Dec 06:37 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDrink-drive shame: More than 100 motorists a month caught in Tauranga and Western BayPolice will breath test ‘anywhere and any time’.28 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandBrothers sculpt epic two-metre high sandcastle over 10 hours on Boxing DayThe sandcastle at Mt Maunganui's main beach even has towers.26 Dec 11:52 PM
New ZealandSunshine and thunder: Flights grounded as electrical storms batter top of North IslandFresh severe thunderstorm alerts continue to be issued this evening.25 Dec 11:48 PM
New ZealandCat, empty chocolate wrapper, James Blunt CD among unwanted Christmas gifts already listed on Trade MeNot every Christmas prezzie lives up to the hype.25 Dec 02:29 AM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorms to dampen Christmas for parts of NZHeavy rain and hail are expected in the Bay of Plenty, Taupō, Gisborne, and Hawke’s Bay.24 Dec 08:38 PM
New Zealand'It's a Christmas miracle': Boy missing for six hours rescued after clinging to rocksThe 14-year-old boy was taken back to his family safe and uninjured.24 Dec 05:28 PM
New ZealandRevealed: What’s behind ram raid rampage? TikTok and adrenalinePolice papers say young ram-raiders not in gangs, but follow influential ringleaders.23 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Every drop of rain is just so scary': Living on a knife’s edge in Bay of PlentySandbags are piled around the house as water slowly rises, leaving a sinking feeling.22 Dec 11:58 PM
Kahu'The little marae that could': Iwi opens doors to cruise ship tourists'For me, it’s about bringing life back to our pā,' says the haukāinga of Ōtamarākau marae.22 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandSwimmers warned to avoid two lakes as potentially toxic algae spreadsThe health warning is based on water test results and visual observations.22 Dec 03:34 AM
New ZealandNine youths arrested following spate of car break-insFour of the alleged offenders are under 13 and have been referred to youth services.21 Dec 05:33 AM
New ZealandAppeal planned after teacher loses bid to prove Covid order dismissal was unjustifiedA Taupo science teacher among the 447 Covid-related exodus over 6 months.21 Dec 03:48 AM
New Zealand'Annoying and a bit upsetting': Thieves butcher farmer's sheepIt's not the first time John Armstrong has lost sheep.20 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandFlooding, road closures and rescues: Thunderstorms lash Rotorua'Quite a bit of water in a short period of time.'20 Dec 06:10 AM
New ZealandSH2 fatal crash: Road reopened at 4amThe highway is expected to be blocked for some time.18 Dec 07:07 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'In past couple of weeks it's hit me that life really is a survival game,' says mumOPINION: Christmas appeals bring joy to many of our families in the Bay.16 Dec 08:00 PM
New Zealand'We’re always worried about an outbreak': Meningococcal cases on the risePete and Helen Rowlands want to see vaccines funded for all 16-year-olds.15 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandLots to do and four months wasted by mayor’s changes, says councillor“Frankly, it’s been a bit of a shambles,” says a disgruntled Whakatāne councillor.15 Dec 07:35 AM
New Zealand10 days out from Xmas, what might Santa deliver?Meteorologist says a break in the unsettled weather could be on the cards for Christmas.14 Dec 06:50 PM
ConstructionAuckland house prices down $235,000 annuallyThe bigger they are, the harder they fall.12 Dec 08:00 PM
New Zealand'Ripped him out of the ground': Reindeer allegedly stolen from town centreCCTV footage shows people had "ripped him out of the ground, taken him and run”.11 Dec 02:17 AM
New ZealandThree years on - doco to reveal new footage from White Island tragedyA new Netflix documentary out next week marks three years since the tragedy.08 Dec 07:06 PM
New ZealandCrown law answers questions over Jayden Meyer prosecutionCrown Law say there was appropriate accountability for the prosecutor involved.08 Dec 03:40 AM
New ZealandBerm parking crackdown: Council starts issuing $40 fines, warningsBerm parking has been prohibited between Marsh St and Eleventh Avenue in the CBD.07 Dec 05:11 PM
New Zealand'She screamed out for help': Shop worker pinned as car smashes through store's doors'This is a reoccurring problem in the area.'05 Dec 05:09 PM
New Zealand'I want to travel and go places': Cystic fibrosis sufferers celebrate 'miracle drug' funding“I have so many plans that I can actually do," Jessie McKay said.05 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandCystic fibrosis: Funding of life-extending drug Trikafta proposed to start in AprilFunding of Trikafta will be for those aged 6 and older who meet certain criteria.04 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandLucky winner pockets $5.5m in Powerball drawThe win comes just a week after a massive $24m Powerball prize.03 Dec 08:15 AM
New ZealandWhakatōhea votes to accept Crown’s $100m Treaty settlementThe outcome marks an end to nearly 30 years of negotiation.02 Dec 02:34 AM
PremiumPremiumAged careProblems at upmarket retirement village, chimneys stripped as delays hamper schist shipment from China"About 60 or 70 chimneys that need cladding,"02 Dec 02:00 AM
New ZealandDamning review into Malachi Subecz murder finds agencies could have done moreThe Government agrees to some changes, but shies away from mandatory reporting of abuse.01 Dec 12:11 AM
KahuTrustee describes Otamatuna Hut fire as a “bit of mischief”Mystery remains over how Te Urewera hut fire started30 Nov 07:30 PM
