New ZealandSection of Hewletts Rd to close for 24 hoursA section of SH2 in Mount Maunganui will be closed this weekend for repairs.10 Feb 11:30 PM
New ZealandWoman 'really lucky' obstetrician available for emergency caesarean‘Baby could die – those were her words.'10 Feb 10:45 PM
New ZealandMurder charge after Waikato arrest, BoP police raidA 34-year-old man has been charged with Turipapa Tukere's murder.10 Feb 10:32 PM
New ZealandTauranga Mayor still doesn’t live in city, 7 months after winning electionMayor Mahé Drysdale says it's "very challenging” finding a suitable home in Tauranga.10 Feb 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOwed nearly $150k: Rotorua crime victims believe reparation payments an 'absolute joke'Nearly $4.6m in fines and reparation is owed by Rotorua offenders.10 Feb 08:16 PM
New Zealand'Critical decisions need to be made quickly': Iwi concerned about maternity service changeBay of Plenty iwi met with Health NZ to discuss 'urgent challenges' for Māori.10 Feb 08:09 PM
New ZealandMidway retains Ralph Morse Shield in surf lifesaving competitionEmily Petro won the U17 ski and board, with strong finishes in iron races.10 Feb 02:29 AM
New ZealandRāhui in place following Maketū deathEmergency services were called to the Bay of Plenty beach on Saturday.09 Feb 10:50 PM
New ZealandSecond BoP daycare has child escape, found by member of publicThe incident sparked a risk assessment and supervision review.09 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandFirefighters tackle 12-hour climb for charityFirefighters will climb Mauao for 12 hours to raise funds for a good cause.09 Feb 03:55 PM
New Zealand‘I was knocked unconscious’: Dispute over parking leads to alleged assaultStevee Ormsby denies assaulting a man who confronted her about her parking.08 Feb 11:00 PM
New Zealand‘Pregnant? Don’t Drink’: 87-year-old’s mission to tackle disorderA petition calls for 'Pregnant? Don’t Drink' signs in liquor stores.08 Feb 04:02 PM
New Zealand100 years of town meets country in KatikatiThe 100th edition of the Katikati A&P Show proved a big hit.08 Feb 03:59 PM
New ZealandMaketū Beach tragedy: Man washes up dead on the shorelineEmergency services were called to the Bay of Plenty beach just after 4pm.08 Feb 04:24 AM
New ZealandPush to reinstate 100km/h limit for notorious SH2 stretchPublic submissions sought to raise the SH2 speed limit to 100km/h.07 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandCameras caught them incorrectly stopped while waiting for a park. It cost them $100The council's decision to enforce the fine is called 'silly and stupid'.07 Feb 04:06 PM
New Zealand‘Boom and lightning’: Flooding, power outages in central NI as thunderstorms strikeThousands of people are reported to have lost power this evening.07 Feb 06:26 AM
New Zealand‘Horrendous’: Ōpōtiki hit by wave of foul odour complaintsThe council received seven odour complaints but Facebook reports suggest 60-80.07 Feb 01:22 AM
New ZealandOne dead in water-related incident in TaurangaEmergency services are at the scene.07 Feb 01:08 AM
New ZealandBoP house fire spreads to shelterbeltFire crews battle house fire and shelterbelt blaze near school.07 Feb 12:40 AM
New ZealandJudge’s maths blunder won’t change jail sentence for mobsterTihema Nuttall's sentence will stay the same despite a judge's error.07 Feb 12:01 AM
New ZealandDi-vine: Seaside BoP property with orchard hits marketThe property spans 18.2ha with stunning sea views near Waihī and Katikati.06 Feb 09:00 PM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorm watch for central North Island todayHeavy showers are expected in Bay of Plenty, Waikato, and Taupō this afternoon.06 Feb 06:48 PM
New ZealandOverseas-born students driving roll growth in Rotorua'We're getting an even spread of New Zealand-born and overseas-born students.'06 Feb 04:08 PM
New ZealandWhy fast-growing schools are having to say 'No' to new students'The ministry won’t give you more buildings if you have too many out-of-zone enrolments.'06 Feb 04:03 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorOpinion: Beneficiary sanctions unfairly target vulnerable KiwisOPINION: Is it time for New Zealand to adopt a presidential structure?06 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘A great mix of cultures’: Rotorua’s vibrant Waitangi Day festivitiesThe Waitangi Day event in Rotorua attracted up to 10,000 visitors.06 Feb 02:48 AM
New Zealand'A reconnect for me': Thousands embrace Māori culture at eventMāori in the Moana unites the community through culture, music and workshops.06 Feb 01:55 AM
New ZealandUnity and history: Community marks Waitangi Day in TaurangaCrowd celebrates Waitangi Day at Hopukiore despite light rain.05 Feb 10:15 PM
New ZealandMāori ward race gets under wayNominations have opened for Tauranga's Te Awanui ward byelection.05 Feb 04:03 PM
New Zealand‘Safe, effective and affordable’: New health minister backs fluoridation stanceCouncil will make a decision soon on whether to turn on the fluoride taps on March 28.05 Feb 04:02 PM
New ZealandTruck driver charged after 'shocking' overtaking on Kaimāī Range captured on dashcamThe man has been charged by police with dangerous driving.05 Feb 07:11 AM
New Zealand'Extremely' valuable service medals stolen from familyPolice are seeking information to reunite the medals with their owners.05 Feb 04:13 AM
New ZealandTauranga students travel 365km to engage with Waitangi, politicsThey engaged with influencers and politicians, asking tough questions.05 Feb 02:50 AM
