New ZealandMount Maunganui beach evacuated by two-metre sharkIt is the latest in a flurry of shark sightings across NZ beaches this summer.09 Jan 03:24 AM
New ZealandYoung boy named as fatal motorbike crash victimA second person on the bike remains in Rotorua Hospital in a stable condition.08 Jan 09:40 PM
New Zealand'I want to know he’s okay': Sister of man missing three weeks speaks outHis sister said the last contact was Jarrad calling their father on December 18.08 Jan 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Had a man-look': Dumped remains left rotting for two months despite five reportsCouncil apologises after twice looking and failing to find the dumped remains.08 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Truck’s 'shocking' overtaking on Kaimāī Range prompts investigations'Pretty bloody scary,' said one comment.08 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Rollercoaster year': Entrepreneurs share their highs and lowsNew products and international expansion are on the cards for the two businesses.08 Jan 01:30 AM
New ZealandRoad closures: Triathlon event to shut eastbound lanes on toll roadEastbound lanes closed for Tauranga Half Triathlon, best viewing on Marine Parade.08 Jan 12:05 AM
New ZealandTrack closure on Mauao next weekA popular walking track around Mauao will be closed next week in Tauranga.07 Jan 09:34 PM
New ZealandCBD waterfront's $42m (so far) revamp: What people think'I love everything about it,' one mum says of the $5 million new playground.07 Jan 08:40 PM
New Zealand'Noose with your name on it': Warrant issued for man who threatened to 'hang' PM'I’ve got a noose with your name on it,' he wrote of Dame Jacinda Ardern during her term.07 Jan 03:49 AM
New ZealandScrub fire near Tauranga extinguishedThe fire had caused traffic congestion in the area.06 Jan 05:54 AM
New Zealand'Really awesome': Internship shapes careers for Tauranga rangatahiInternship gives iwi members an opportunity to gain experience while building depth.06 Jan 03:01 AM
New ZealandRotorua food and green waste collection to start next yearWhat it will cost eligible households.06 Jan 01:45 AM
New ZealandHow a new app is helping locals save 'kai and money'It allows people to buy discounted food that would otherwise be binned.06 Jan 01:05 AM
New ZealandHealth NZ redundancies: More than $251k paid out in Bay of Plenty, Lakes'We’ve lost people ... all vital to making sure a hospital functions accordingly.'05 Jan 10:00 PM
New Zealand'This is a true taonga': Piece of centuries-old waka found in stream'Some people would think it is just a piece of wood and let it drift through.'05 Jan 02:02 AM
New ZealandHow a free service fights loneliness with calls from caring strangersThe free service providing companionship and conversation is staffed by volunteers.04 Jan 10:15 PM
New ZealandTwelve sizes smaller, 3kg removed: Mum speaks of 'life-changing' breast reduction surgery'Oh my god, they’re beautiful,' she said when she saw her new breasts for the first time.04 Jan 09:00 PM
New ZealandAbuse survivors' group backs man’s move to reject King’s Service MedalFears survivors of abuse in faith-based institutions will be 'ghosted' in redress system.04 Jan 07:51 PM
New Zealand'All the hard work paid off': Basketballer picked to represent NZ in new teamHow sport helped a bullied boy find his happy place after a traumatic brain injury.03 Jan 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhy Four Square is finally apologising to Kiwi feminist after 55 yearsJoss Shawyer resisted forced adoption and supported other single mothers to do the same03 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandAwash with guns: Frontline cops face chilling daily arsenal of lethal firearmsThe deadly arsenal includes military-style semi-automatic assault rifles.03 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandYoung people tried to save drowning man at Ōmaio - kaumātua'They tried to bring him back and then get him on to the beach and resuscitate him.'03 Jan 05:22 AM
New ZealandThe four summer activities that racked up $16.5m in ACC payouts in one region'You don’t want to spend your summer holiday in A and E.'03 Jan 03:01 AM
New Zealand‘Serious concerns’: Appeal for help to find man missing for two weeks.The Tauranga man was reported missing in Hamilton on December 19.03 Jan 01:16 AM
New ZealandHow Noel Harris went from legendary jockey to mentor extraordinaireHe has been recognised in the 2025 New Year Honours.03 Jan 01:05 AM
New ZealandRiver Sounds music festival in February to be the last - organisersThe last River Sounds festival will raise funds for a Tauranga mental health service.02 Jan 10:05 PM
New ZealandRoad rebuild to begin on SH2 near Te PunaOvernight SH2 rebuild aims to improve safety and reduce delays from roadworks.02 Jan 09:18 PM
New ZealandRural primary school principal 'gutted' after thieves steal 'essential' tools'They are just stealing from the students.'02 Jan 04:01 PM
New Zealand'Silliness': Incidents prompt warning for beachgoers in 'most dangerous month'Holidaymakers urged to stay cautious; lifeguards report manageable issues.02 Jan 04:03 AM
New ZealandOlympian Mahé Drysdale reflects on first months as Tauranga mayor'We haven’t found a house yet - the housing crisis is real.'02 Jan 01:53 AM
New ZealandPike River, earthquakes and cats up trees: Former firefighter honouredIan Pickard has been honoured for 50 years of life-saving service.02 Jan 01:03 AM
New Zealand'Wholly unnecessary': Bay road toll rises after horror December in RotoruaToo many people have died on local roads, say police.01 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'I can’t find the words': Horror author's ironic take on NY honour'I’m supposed to be a wordsmith and just can’t get the words out.'01 Jan 03:55 PM
