New Zealand'Nowhere near enough': Funding battle brews after 780-tonne lake weed clean-upTwo regions known for their stunning lakes – but one gets much more cash to tackle weed.11 Dec 08:20 PM
New Zealand'It meant the world': Parents praise charity after son's brain scareSurgeons cut into Maceo's skull to drain fluid as an infection threatened his life.11 Dec 07:00 PM
New Zealand'He had big plans': Farmer killed in crash was planning marriage proposal Tony Fox, 34, died when a car hit a power pole on SH2 near Karangahake.11 Dec 05:00 PM
All BlacksAll Blacks star dominates NZ Rugby awardsArdie Savea has taken out New Zealand's biggest rugby prize for the third time.11 Dec 08:00 AM
New ZealandFan sales go 'ballistic' as Bay sizzles in scorching start to summerTauranga hit a December record high of 31.2C on Sunday, with Rotorua's temp a near-record.11 Dec 04:00 AM
BusinessLost in transition: The businesses trapped by New Zealand's energy crisisGas supply has fallen about 45% in six years as prices for industry double.11 Dec 02:36 AM
New ZealandState Highway 2 to get new $64m+ bridge, Bishop announcesConstruction of the two-lane bridge is expected to start in mid-2027.11 Dec 01:02 AM
New ZealandRevamped Tauranga Business Awards promises performance insightsRadio hosts' on-stage winner interviews will reveal how top local firms achieved success.10 Dec 10:23 PM
New Zealand'Powerful example': Teen's 13 years of perfect school attendance honouredCasey Paul has not missed a single day since starting school.10 Dec 08:10 PM
New ZealandMeals, care, and compassion: Community initiative steps up for struggling pensionersMore than 1300 Bay of Plenty superannuitants are relying on food parcels to get by. 10 Dec 06:12 PM
RacingElectron out to turn Ōtaki mile spark into Te Rapa Group 2 successElectron already owns Group 3 placings in the Cuddle and Easter miles.10 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPharmacists flag risky prescription errors tied to IT issuesAn audit found more than one in four errors could have caused harm without checks.10 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandOn The Up: The 13-year-old author mixing rugby skills with mental health lessonsHe wants other kids to know life’s tackles don’t have to 'take away your shine'.09 Dec 09:40 PM
New Zealand'Massive achievement': Kiwi Titus Proctor claims second world title at 21He becomes the first New Zealand male to hold the WBC Muay Thai world belt.09 Dec 05:31 PM
New ZealandRāhui placed along Mount Maunganui coast to protect kaimoanaPāua numbers in the area have dropped by more than 50%.09 Dec 05:30 PM
New ZealandDignity on the job: New partnerships bringing period care to worksitesUrban Homes apprentice Sydney Gill says the change saves time and normalises talk. 09 Dec 05:05 PM
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PremiumPremiumRetailMobil self-service petrol stations launched to rival Z Energy and WaitomoThe business plans to convert 14 Mobil sites to the new model by the end of 2025.09 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandMPI confirms no hornet nest found in Bay of PlentyOfficials urge people to send photos to MPI rather than removing nests themselves.09 Dec 02:28 AM
New ZealandMotorcycle racing elite gather in Taupō for Suzuki Series openerThe 17th Suzuki International Series ends with Whanganui's Boxing Day street race.08 Dec 11:44 PM
New ZealandRunning star's record-breaking spikes top most-viewed auctions of 2025A Queenstown escape for St John and retro Coca-Cola cans also cracked the top 10.08 Dec 10:56 PM
New ZealandBOP duo dominate superbike series openerThe series now moves to Manfeild this weekend before Whanganui’s Boxing Day finale.08 Dec 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Gutting': Jumps on kids' DIY bike track bulldozed after safety fearsDevastated residents challenge Tauranga council over sudden Pillans Rd Bike Track closure.08 Dec 07:59 PM
New ZealandAuditors call out NZ schools for spending on boat cruises, travel for principalsAuditors flagged thousands spent on cruises, overseas trips and staff retreats.08 Dec 07:37 PM
New Zealand'A new whare' for Christmas: Essential workers move into subsidised rentals The 28 Rotorua homes will be rented for $480 a week – 80% of the market rate.08 Dec 05:00 PM
ParalympicsFrom the pool to the velodrome: Siobhan Terry's cycling switchSiobhan Terry won four medals at October's Para Cycling Track World Championships.08 Dec 04:02 PM
New ZealandSweltering summer temperatures continue for NZ with more heat alerts possibleTemperatures are forecast to remain in the low 20s to high 30s during the next few days.08 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandCocaine worth nearly $16m seized from container at Port of TaurangaSome of the 1kg bricks were branded with a hamster wearing a crown. 08 Dec 03:26 AM
New Zealand‘Torpedo Twins’ and basketball brothers set for National Summer GamesTwo sets of Tauranga twins will compete in the Special Olympics NZ event in Christchurch.08 Dec 02:02 AM
New ZealandWarm week ahead before cooler change on FridayToday's highs reach 26C in Tauranga and 27C in Rotorua, MetService says.08 Dec 12:00 AM
Silver Ferns'We've achieved our goal': Zone pushes for Netball New Zealand leadership overhaulThe Waikato Bay of Plenty Zone has formalised its call for a national SGM.07 Dec 10:33 PM
New ZealandSizzling start to summer as temperatures climb to 34C in North Island, heat alert issuedA heat alert has been issued for Gisborne as temperatures push into the 30s.07 Dec 08:15 PM
New ZealandRoaming dog reports rise 80% in district'Unrestrained animals in our communities are posing a threat to people daily.'07 Dec 08:12 PM
New ZealandBroken bore forces 30-unit transitional housing complex to emptyThe future of the former motel bought by the Govt for $8.1m is now up in the air.07 Dec 07:31 PM
