New ZealandSH2 between Waihī and Paeroa reopens after stock truck crashBetween 10 to 15 cows were in the river, while others were still trapped in the truck.30 Apr 05:06 AM
New ZealandSmall schools top plans for post-Covid rebuildSmall schools to get better lights and insulation in bid to restart economy.30 Apr 12:40 AM
New Zealand'Not expecting this': Man's beloved guitars returnedGuitarist 'so happy' at return of his beloved 'friends'.29 Apr 09:03 PM
PremiumPremiumRugby World CupOne Year On: A look back at best of Bay's premium journalismA year after digital subscriptions launched we highlight some of our best premium content.29 Apr 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Disheartening': Supermarket rage - 600% spike in staff abuse by customersThe abuse was 'incredibly disheartening' for shop staff working during the lockdown.29 Apr 03:12 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Sikh charity spreads south from Takanini to Tauranga12 tonnes of food each day donated to people in need. Made with funding from NZ On Air.28 Apr 11:46 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Proven potential for harm' before Whakaari eruptionIn 2018, researchers cited seven life-threatening "near misses" at Whakaari since 2006.28 Apr 06:37 PM
New ZealandSchools reopen - but one in six don't expect any studentsSchools are officially open again - but many are not expecting any students.28 Apr 06:30 AM
New ZealandNegative Covid-19 results to Te Puke workersSeasonal workers in Te Puke who were tested for Covid-19 have returned negative tests.25 Apr 11:12 PM
New ZealandChildcare in Level 3: Sandpits closed, parents told to stay in carsSandpits stay closed; parents advised to wait in cars at dropoff if necessary.25 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Thought they were exempt from road rules': Essential worker drives at 176km/hDrivers caught claim the road laws don't apply to them, say police.24 Apr 05:00 PM
LifestyleKiwi dad creates McDonald's drive-thru for daughter's birthdayLittle Maizie wanted to go to the drive-thru for her birthday — so dad made it happen.22 Apr 11:05 PM
PremiumPremiumEducationPreschool centres like a 'petri dish of sickness' says mumSchools and early childhood centres will open on April 2922 Apr 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNo soft toys, play dough or sandpit: Early childhood centres prepare for level 3Centres reveal safety measures as they prepare to reopen.22 Apr 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Blessed with a lovely life': Woman born in flu pandemic turns 100 in lockdownFamily celebrates milestone birthday using technology,22 Apr 08:00 PM
New ZealandTesting for 250 seasonal workers in Te Puke after confirmed caseThe testing is a precautionary measure.22 Apr 06:44 AM
New ZealandMan catches 20kg kingfish with his bare handsIt was the biggest fish Tauranga's Logan Reid has ever caught.22 Apr 06:41 AM
New ZealandWatch: 'Only in Rotorua' - Local's comedic Māori lament over closure of McDonald's'I cry a lonesome lament, for you my dear one, my friend Ronald, oh the distress.'22 Apr 12:41 AM
New ZealandSisters put up $8000 reward for dog's returnTears flow for missing Staffy: "This is destroying our family."20 Apr 09:16 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Mauao to remain closed but business planning should begin'We shouldn't be taking any risks,' says Tauranga Mayor. Made with funding from NZ On Air.19 Apr 02:47 AM
VideoLocal Focus: Mauao to remain closed but business planning can begin‘We shouldn’t be taking any risks,’ says Tauranga Mayor. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch19 Apr 02:38 AM
New ZealandTwo charged with breaching lockdown rules after emergency rescueA firefighter was injured during the rescue which involved 20 emergency service staff.19 Apr 12:51 AM
New ZealandWhite Island survivors held breath for two minutes underwaterNew account of helicopter pilot Brian Depauw's life-saving instructions to his passengers.18 Apr 03:20 AM
New Zealand'I was terrified': Mum cowers with young son as partner shot deadAlana Wingrove hid with her 9yo son as her partner was gunned down below her window.17 Apr 03:53 PM
New Zealand'It's like a dream': Kiwi brought home on Peru mercy flightEmma Huamash Bejarano can't wait to hold her children again.17 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Young innovators in lockdownHow to innovate an innovation competition. Made with funding from NZ On Air.17 Apr 04:47 AM
KahuCovid-19: Pop-up testing clinics at Tōrere and Ōpape maraeThe pop-ups provide a kaupapa Māori service to small and rural communities.17 Apr 12:30 AM
New ZealandPolice dog stabbed after attempted Rotorua break-inA police dog has been stabbed while trying to catch an alleged offender in Rotorua.16 Apr 09:07 PM
New Zealand'Such unnecessary risk': More than 20 staff help injured man after cliff fallA firefighter at the scene was also injured after taking a fall in the rescue operation.15 Apr 08:55 PM
New ZealandRescuer injured as chopper winches person off Leisure IslandA person fell on the rocks on the Bay of Plenty's Leisure Island about 5.30pm.15 Apr 09:36 AM
SportGibson out-runs lockdownThe threat of lockdown and older rivals proved no barrier to Hunter Gibson.14 Apr 05:00 PM
Education'Children will be going hungry': Support rolls out for city's vulnerable kidsFood parcels were being made by KidsCan for the city's most vulnerable families.13 Apr 07:00 AM
New ZealandCoronavirus: Cruise passengers evacuated home from Uruguay 'very grateful''People were clapping [when landing], a lady next to me was a little bit emotional.'13 Apr 03:27 AM
PremiumPremiumKahuMass graves of old embolden iwi on checkpointIt's legally ambiguous but iwi leader Louis Rapihana is steadfast at the SH35 checkpoint.12 Apr 05:47 AM
