New Zealand'He was a sweet boy': Dume the giraffe dies during routine health check'He captured the hearts of everyone with his gentle and majestic presence.'20 Mar 04:36 AM
New ZealandOlympians join fight against Bay of Plenty river energy projectThe Māori landowners group proposing the project says people are jumping to conclusions.20 Mar 04:17 AM
New ZealandShare Farmers of the Year revealed at Central Plateau awardsThe Kiffs won Share Farmer of the Year, milking 580 cows in Tokoroa.19 Mar 11:24 PM
OlympicsHigh schooler by day, world beater by night: The balance for Kiwi running prodigyRuthe's father says balancing school and sport is key.19 Mar 09:34 PM
New ZealandTeen’s ‘out of this world’ expeditionZoe Parker said it was the best two weeks of her life.19 Mar 09:00 PM
New ZealandCha-ching! Lotto win for Mount Maunganui playerLotto players in Auckland, Mount Maunganui and Tauranga won $333,333 each.19 Mar 08:38 PM
PremiumPremiumTourismThe thrill of a luge ride: Skyline expanding in six countriesFrom its first gondola in Queenstown in 1967, Skyline is now a global luge business. 19 Mar 06:00 PM
New Zealand‘Growing’ Port of Tauranga ‘critical’ to export goal - Finance MinisterFast-tracking will see decision on port expansion proposal in 'months and not years'.19 Mar 05:46 PM
New ZealandNorthland ladies on the march - leisure marching gaining popularity in the regionLeisure marching making big comeback in Northland.19 Mar 05:00 PM
OlympicsWorld record: 15yo Kiwi becomes youngest ever to run four-minute mileRising star Sam Ruthe has produced another extraordinary run.19 Mar 04:40 PM
New ZealandMan strangled partner after All Blacks' game because he was hungry and wanted Uber EatsThe judge said Harrison Bryant was a demanding, belligerent and verbally abusive.19 Mar 07:00 AM
New Zealand‘Curly issues’: Judge’s Tarawera decision ‘as soon as possible’A decision on works would be made in weeks rather than months.19 Mar 05:30 AM
New ZealandWould Jesus vote for Act? Church leaders respondDavid Seymour may be joking but he's still missing the point, say Christian leaders.19 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandBoP is NZ’s most expensive place to rentIt's up $20 a week on Auckland and $15 on Wellington.19 Mar 01:56 AM
New ZealandRoad reopens after six people injured in four-vehicle SH2 crashThe highway was closed for about two hours.19 Mar 12:14 AM
New ZealandWhai basketballers pump up Rotorua for historic gameWhai players court fans in Rotorua ahead of historic game in city.18 Mar 11:33 PM
SportChris Rattue: Highlights from four decades in sports journalismChris Rattue relfects on the interviews with sports legends who left a lasting impression.18 Mar 05:00 PM
TravelNew Zealand comes to Minecraft: Which six NZ destinations made the cut?It's hoped that the popular online game will help boost tourist numbers.18 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Hungry for customers’: New way for public to have their say plannedCouncil chief executive wants 'customers' at the centre of the organisation's thinking.18 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandLGxit: Another council legs it from LGNZWestern Bay of Plenty Mayor James Denyer highlighted LGNZ's support for elected members.18 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Felt pretty lucky’: Tauranga greenkeeper’s NZ Open journeyTauranga's Karl Knedler joined Millbrook's greenkeeping team for the NZ Open.18 Mar 03:30 PM
New ZealandMan admits beating woman whose blonde hair turned pink with blood during assaultsThe man pleaded guilty to an altered charge on the second day of his trial.18 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandWhy a charity drive is a lifeline for families like Emma’sEmma had open-heart surgery at four days old.18 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandCopper network outage hits 117 customers in Western Bay of PlentyChorus's copper network is down in parts of Western Bay of Plenty and Tauranga.18 Mar 12:07 AM
New Zealand‘Middle class struggle’: Housing costs hit essential workersMarket rent is $650 per week; these homes will rent for $520, saving $6760 annually.17 Mar 11:39 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandJuicy Fest, Timeless Summer Tour companies owe more than $2.4mOne ticketholder fears the chances of a refund are 'extremely low'. 17 Mar 10:05 PM
New ZealandPublic warned not to approach wanted manPolice seek Sam Te Puni Tainui, 28, with a warrant for arrest.17 Mar 10:03 PM
New ZealandMitch Rees dominates NZ Superbikes, clinches third national titleHe secured his third title in the premier 1000cc superbike class.17 Mar 10:02 PM
New ZealandWild goose chase: Report of swimmers in distress sparks rescue missionRescue teams in Tauranga responded to reports of swimmers in distress.17 Mar 08:03 PM
New ZealandCollege secures regional debating title for third year'Prevalence of technopessimism' subject of grand final debate.17 Mar 08:00 PM
New Zealand‘Privileged and excited’: Pāpāmoa mum’s journey to Ironman successNicole Storm cried with pride for 30 minutes after finishing her first Ironman.17 Mar 07:08 PM
Travel newsNew Zealand's Best Baches: Meet this year's 2025 Bach Of The Year winnersAn inside look at the 10 standout private baches recognised in this year’s awards.17 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand96-year-old skydiver honoured for raising $51k for St JohnJean Crabtree, 96, was honoured with the St John Priory Vote of Thanks.17 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWoman's blonde hair turned pink after partner allegedly smashed her head on concreteThe Crown says she was pushed from a moving car by her partner, and then beaten.17 Mar 07:00 AM
