KahuPolice, local council assist as Te Whānau-ā-Apanui iwi shuts its doors to outsidersOutsiders are barred from Te Whānau-ā-Apanui territory from midnight March 25 onwards.22 Mar 05:40 AM
New ZealandMan who tested positive for Covid-19 couldn't get through to helpline for 4 daysTe Mahau Kingi tested positive for the virus after returning to Auckland from London.21 Mar 05:14 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhere do the backpackers go while seeking isolation?"But it shouldn't be our job to be immigration."21 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSavouring small moments in the time of Covid-19Many of us have the equivalent of a personal pandemic running parallel to coronavirus.21 Mar 02:03 AM
Kahu'Respect this hard course of action': Bay of Plenty iwi closing borders to outsidersA 24hr manned closure of the iwi's borders hopes to protect its vulnerable from Covid-19.20 Mar 10:35 PM
New ZealandThis toddler almost died more than 100 times. Now the family are paying it forward.Harry was born with an extremely rare condition where his lungs collapse without warning.20 Mar 04:00 PM
TravelCoronavirus: 56 New Zealanders on board cruise ship with four confirmed casesThe cruise ship visited a number of New Zealand ports.20 Mar 03:27 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Down syndrome reality very different to mothers' expectationsCelebrating World Down Syndrome Day. Made with funding from NZ On Air.20 Mar 02:03 AM
New Zealand'There will be more': Reaction to first Rotorua coronavirus caseThere are calls to look out for one another now more than ever.19 Mar 11:02 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessFormer Tauranga council officer alleges he was bullied and threatened by Bella Vista Homes' developerDay four of the trial for the Bella Vista Homes accused has begun.19 Mar 04:03 PM
TravelAir Chathams still 'flying every single day'Airline will keep 26 national flights running this week.19 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandOne person dies after water incident at Lake RotomaEmergency services were called to the scene shortly before 11am on Thursday.19 Mar 03:39 AM
New ZealandWife killer's chilling account of murder revealed in failed appeal bidEphraim Beazley killed his ex-wife as she held their young son.18 Mar 08:45 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessBella Vista Homes failed development accused trial continuesThe trial for those charged over Bella Vista Homes development failures entered day three.18 Mar 07:00 PM
New ZealandHomeless people 'doing nothing wrong' removed from park - councillorThe council says people were moved on for 'illegal camping'.18 Mar 03:15 AM
New ZealandWhakatāne man stuck in the UKWhakatāne's Haydn Read describes London's Heathrow Airport amid the Covid-19 crisis.18 Mar 02:43 AM
New ZealandInjured White Island guide: 'Good to be home'Tour guide Kelsey Waghorn badly injured in the White Island eruption is finally back home.17 Mar 10:29 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandChronic road work noise causing sleepless nightsOne resident has slept at his friend's house for nine months due to the Bay Link works.17 Mar 10:10 PM
New ZealandBay of Plenty visitors 'spoilt for choice'See our top 10 things to do and a local's recommended activities.17 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTourism'This is a very uncertain and difficult time': Government's response package welcomed by Bay business leadersTauranga tourism company will lose about $150,000 in one month.17 Mar 03:58 PM
New ZealandEx-tropical cyclone to bring strong winds, brief rain to NZNZ will only get remnants of the ex-tropical cyclone as it moves past the country.16 Mar 07:10 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessClaymark-connected companies in receivershipClayton Avocados Ltd and investment property company MCRT Trustee Ltd are in receivership.16 Mar 04:22 PM
EntertainmentCoronavirus: Beach Hop pushed back till NovemberOrganisers 'treasure' Whangamata and 'want to protect' the people that live there.16 Mar 02:24 AM
New ZealandGolden Princess passenger tests negative for virusThe cruise ship ban was an 'unprecedented event'.16 Mar 12:12 AM
New ZealandKawerau company fined $79K after woman loses fingerThe 29-year-old lost one finger and injured three others in the accident.15 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandCoronavirus: Most overseas arrivals still not getting health checksNew "toughest" rules are not evident yet at Auckland Airport.15 Mar 07:36 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gretel to bring rain - but not nearly enoughGretel will bring rain to parched areas in drought but "it's a bit of a flash in the pan".15 Mar 02:34 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Tattoo show goes ahead without international starsJust 48 hours to get home to Greenland. Made with funding from NZ On Air.14 Mar 06:20 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMedical centres prepare for coronavirus onslaughtOne medical centre says it has few resources to cope in the event of an outbreak.14 Mar 05:35 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Dead quiet': Tauranga man speaks about life in quarantined ItalyThe death toll from the virus in Italy topped 1000 today.14 Mar 12:36 AM
CrimeRemember the victims, not the 'black day': Tauranga mosque leaderA Tauranga Muslim leader says we should not mark March 15. Here's why.13 Mar 10:09 PM
PremiumPremiumCrimeSaima Anis: Do we have the courage to understand our differences?COMMENT: We need to teach our children the power of acceptance and diversity.13 Mar 09:00 PM
New ZealandRotorua father denies murdering young sonA three-week jury trial has been scheduled for murder accused William Sio,12 Mar 08:19 PM
New ZealandMan in custody tests negative for Covid-19The man is understood to have recently returned from Hong Kong and was feeling unwell.12 Mar 07:09 AM
