PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEarly childhood teacher shortage as trainee numbers dropRegion to start school year with almost 40 early childhood job vacancies.26 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandTwo men arrested after assault in TaurangaA man is in critical condition in Tauranga Hospital following the assault.26 Jan 08:17 AM
Business'No problems selling it' - Buyers rush for $127,000 derelict property"I've had probably 15 calls in the last two days with this thing," the agent gasped.26 Jan 08:14 AM
New Zealand'It's about appropriate dress': Mall fires back after woman in bikini bootedTauranga mall to investigate after woman in bikini top says she was kicked out.26 Jan 05:32 AM
New Zealand'Treated like criminals': Woman booted out of mall over bikini topA woman claims she was discriminated against by security while trying to shop for a shirt.25 Jan 02:28 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCaught out! Long weekend speeding ticket data releasedTop cop's warning for long weekend drivers after tragic 2019 road toll.24 Jan 11:28 PM
EntertainmentSean Paul gets creative gift from Tauranga artistSean Paul headlines day one of reggae festival One Love tonight.24 Jan 11:14 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Keeps playing in my mind': Woman describes horror of fatal crash scenesTwo people died in separate crashes near Taupō overnight, one following a police pursuit.24 Jan 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyPāpāmoa's newest retirement village underwayThe development was part of 141 building consents worth $38m-plus issued in December.24 Jan 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSportTwin power behind Tauranga Moana successThe team were at their dominant best in the under-11 girls' final.24 Jan 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Parent's worst nightmare': Louise Nicholas' daughter's meth chargesThe daughter of victim advocate Louise Nicholas is facing sentence for meth supply.24 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan charged after fatal crash near TaupōThe second crash will be investigated by the Independent Police Conduct Authority.23 Jan 10:33 PM
New ZealandThumbs up! White Island survivors may soon fly home to USWhite Island survivors Rick Reed and Ivy Kohn Reed may soon be okay to fly home to the US.23 Jan 08:34 PM
PoliticsTolley proud of achievements as East Coast MPTolley eyes Speaker's job in next election and will go on list.23 Jan 08:19 PM
New Zealand'All hell broke loose': Police recall Mount Maunganui home invasion confrontationOfficers who were the first-on-scene at a home invasion testify at jury trial.23 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandTeacher shortage still critical in provincial areasTeacher shortage persists in some areas when schools reopen next week.23 Jan 04:00 PM
White Ferns'Tremendous news': Tauranga to host ICC Women's World Cup gamesTauranga is one of the six venues for the biennial ICC World Cup.23 Jan 02:37 AM
White FernsNZ venues revealed for women's Cricket World CupThe six cities which will host games for the women's Cricket World Cup have been revealed.23 Jan 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFourteen naked swimmers leave Taupō mother 'horrified'"I just thought it was disgraceful ... They thought it was funny as."22 Jan 07:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Terrifying': Armed men allegedly broke into house with sledgehammerTwo men accused of being involved in a Mount Maunganui home invasion deny their charges.21 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumMotorsportRichie has dibs on titleRichie has been virtually untouchable in the national Supersport 600cc class.21 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Choked in a fit of rage': Man admits murdering West Coast mumA 36-year-old man has pleaded guilty to murder.20 Jan 08:54 PM
New ZealandEarly childcare teacher censured for bruising child in 'rugby-style' pick upThe Tauranga teacher said she never intended to hurt the boy when she moved him.20 Jan 08:38 PM
New ZealandMissing 12-year-old Mount Maunganui girl found safeThe girl was found safe and well this morning.20 Jan 05:14 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: False alarm result of 'legacy system'Confusion about sirens for future tsunami alarms. Made with funding from NZ On Air.20 Jan 04:49 AM
New Zealand'Off we run': Family flee from Waihi campsite after unexplained sirenIt was only later they found out the alarm was, in fact, a false alarm20 Jan 02:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: Tsunami false alarm - 'we don't know why sirens were activated'FENZ had put 'patch' fixes in place until they figure out how to fix it long term.20 Jan 01:30 AM
New Zealand'They need to be accountable for this': Residents fume over false tsunami alarmThe Newman family was among those who evacuated after sirens sounded in the Bay of Plenty.19 Jan 11:49 PM
New ZealandPolice search for missing man continuesPolice are appealing for any information about the missing Scott Beattie.19 Jan 11:15 PM
New ZealandTsunami panic: Fire chief apologises for false alarmWaihī Beach residents evacuated after hearing sirens starting about 9.30pm.19 Jan 08:32 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMore focus needed as meth-fuelled violence worsens in Bay of PlentyMore than 100 people in the Bay of Plenty have been charged, but more needs to be done.19 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandTsunami siren debacle: False alarm panics NI residents, town evacuatesCivil Defence confirmed there was no tsunami warning for the Bay of Plenty.19 Jan 04:51 PM
New ZealandShark spotted in the shallows at Pāpāmoa beachThe shark was about 1.5 metres long!19 Jan 01:48 AM
PremiumPremiumSportEmotional win for Rogers at Sprint Grand PrixThere were thrills and spills at Baypark Speedway on Saturday night.18 Jan 09:54 PM
