New ZealandClayton Rd murder-accused named; not guilty plea enteredName suppression has lapsed for Nicholas Martin Roling, 53, who pleaded not guilty.18 Jul 08:46 PM
New ZealandMan charged with murdering Little Waihi toddlerThe 37-year-old accused is due to appear at Tauranga District Court tomorrow.17 Jul 11:27 PM
EnvironmentSage happy with Tauranga's hi-tech recycling projectMinister in town to visit transfer station.17 Jul 07:26 PM
New ZealandGo-ahead given for tsunami siren installationsTauranga City Council gives go-ahead to install up to 12 tsunami sirens in next two years.17 Jul 04:35 AM
New ZealandReports of naked woman driving around car parkMetService recorded the temperature in Rotorua to be 9.9C this afternoon.17 Jul 04:26 AM
New ZealandWastewater pipe broken, spilling sewage into Lake TaupōThe second smaller leak followed an initial 800,000l spill on July 2.16 Jul 02:41 AM
VideoLocal Focus: Mayoral candidate insists she's not racistMargaret Murray-Benge running for mayor in Western Bay. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch16 Jul 02:06 AM
New ZealandTauranga stabbing: 'I've never seen anything like this around here'Police are speaking to someone in relation to the incident.15 Jul 04:59 AM
New ZealandMore than 200 Mongrel Mob members in Rotorua for tangiHe died last Wednesday surrounded by whānau.15 Jul 02:03 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAdyn OgleBeing pissed off, sad, upset or deflated means you careBlack Caps displayed the Kiwi fight we know and love in Cricket World Cup final.14 Jul 10:40 PM
New ZealandMcLaren Falls killing: Trial begins for trio 3 charged over Mitchell Paterson's deathTwo men and one woman go on trial for their alleged part in the Waikato man's death.14 Jul 10:20 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKiwi broke own record for 1.4 tonne cocaine bustKiwi yachtie broke his own record for largest cocaine seizure in Australian history.14 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOn a mission to honour organ donors' 'gift of life'Kerry Hunt is on a mission to honour and raise awareness of organ donors.14 Jul 12:00 AM
New ZealandMultiple people seriously injured in North Island crashesFour people were injured in a multi-vehicle crash just south of Hamilton tonight.13 Jul 09:35 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessStart-up businesses funded by Tauranga tech company worth millionsWNT Ventures has pumped $8 million into 13 companies, which had created about 150 jobs.13 Jul 12:28 AM
PremiumPremiumBasketballOn the rise to become the Bay's next sports starIn this feature we look at what it takes for student athletes to get to the next level.12 Jul 11:00 PM
New Zealand'We toiled over your name' - Tāmati Coffey and husband name babyThe Labour MP said he and his husband had 10 good reasons for choosing the name.12 Jul 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'No relief in sight': Trade leaders concerned as worker shortage bitesThe worker shortage is described as a looming problem that is only going to get worse.12 Jul 08:30 PM
New ZealandSecond arrest following Taupō jewellery store heistThe attempted robbery of a central Taupo jeweller took place on Monday.12 Jul 05:25 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe bright-eye, paralysed pup given another chance at lifeThe SPCA's largest annual fundraiser will take place at the start of next month.11 Jul 08:00 PM
New ZealandSeven dogs rescued from rising flood waters in WhakatāneSeven humans and seven dogs piled into an inflatable rescue boat to get to drier ground.11 Jul 04:33 AM
New ZealandMako shark washed up on Waihi Beach likely killed by fishermenSpecies's taste for fish also commonly consumed by humans puts them in danger.09 Jul 07:42 AM
New ZealandMoney laundering: Would you pay $80 rent for a wash house bedroom?The bad news is the other tenants need to use the washing machine on Saturdays.09 Jul 04:17 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandControversial church turns 2121 controversial years for Destiny Church after beginnings in Rotorua and Waikato.09 Jul 04:00 AM
New ZealandNZTA pulls plug on Bayfair underpassThe Bay Link project will now return to the original plan.08 Jul 04:12 AM
New ZealandScary even in death: Giant shark washes up on Waihi BeachThe reason for the shark's death is still a mystery.07 Jul 10:45 PM
PremiumPremiumRugbyTai Mitchell redemption for Tauranga WestFor the third consecutive year, Te Puke and Tauranga West met in the Tai Mitchell final.07 Jul 07:00 PM
New ZealandPolice concerned over missing woman last seen in OmokoroaShe was known to have been driving a black Porsche Cayenne06 Jul 07:09 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRents 'skyrocket' while millions is spent on emergency housingMillions of dollars is being spent on emergency housing as Rotorua rents skyrocket.05 Jul 11:16 PM
New ZealandFlooding and closed roads aftermath of heavy rainAlthough the weather is set to improve, precautions are still in place.04 Jul 10:03 PM
New ZealandTaupō residents evacuate their homes after subsidence overnightWater tankers and portaloos have been brought on site for affected residents.04 Jul 08:28 PM
New ZealandSoaking wet: Deluge to start the day, more to comeA heavy rain watch is in place for Auckland.03 Jul 08:15 PM
New ZealandChild, 2, locked in stifling hot daycareDaycare head teacher left 2-year-old asleep when she locked up and went home.03 Jul 05:37 AM