New ZealandTwo hurt in serious crash that downs power lines, closed Coromandel highwayAnd in the Bay of Plenty a person was critically injured in a two-vehicle smash.07 Jan 02:54 AM
TravelNew Zealand's best beaches, according to Liz from The BethsLiz Stokes picks her favourite Kiwi beaches. Find out how to vote for yours.06 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandBatten down the hatches: Beaches close as wind and rain worsensBeaches remain closed as more wind and rain is driven into the Bay.05 Jan 12:15 AM
New Zealand'You’d almost rather not know': Daisy the great white shark tracked to summer hotspot'This shark is just doing what a shark does... they hunt fish.'04 Jan 01:40 AM
EntertainmentUB40 concert cancelled, campers clear out, beaches close as forecast worsensA heavy rain watch has been upgraded to a warning and campers are starting to clear out.04 Jan 01:20 AM
New ZealandTauranga bouncy castle incident: Person suffered fractured shoulder'It is still too early to ascertain exactly what took place' - council.03 Jan 10:39 PM
New ZealandNI holiday hotspots put on alert, swathe of warnings as subtropical storm nearsCivil Defence urges campers to hatch a wet weather plan head of 30 hr-plus deluge.03 Jan 02:28 AM
New ZealandOne dead, seven others injured in crash that closed SH2 near Waihi for hoursTwo other people remain in a critical condition, police say.02 Jan 05:58 PM
New ZealandMotorcyclist dies after crashing into water near ŌpōtikiPolice said one person was treated with CPR but died at the scene about 4pm today02 Jan 04:58 AM
New Zealand'Disgusting': Vandals target lifeguard tower, urine and faecal matter foundIt is the second vandalism incident against lifeguard towers in three days.02 Jan 12:45 AM
New Zealand'Freak gust' blamed for runaway bouncy castle incident that injured fiveA father says about 20 people jumped on the large inflatable to help.01 Jan 09:43 PM
New ZealandScientist spots eight great whites in holiday hotspotTairua shark expert Dr Riley Elliott is on a mission to tag 20 great whites.01 Jan 05:04 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Talk to someone': Farmer confidence knocked as costs riseSome farmers indicated they are considering exiting the industry due to concerns.01 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandWeather: Clear skies to see in new yearHoliday hotspots are the place to be right now and into the new year.30 Dec 05:51 PM
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
