New Zealand'Chance encounter': Headlights help officer spot Mobster wearing insignia on night driveJames Te Whata was returning from a tangi, wearing a gang tee, when a cop spotted him.04 Apr 02:00 AM
New ZealandTracing her Anzac roots takes teen all the way to TurkeyTauranga teen awarded the chance to travel to Turkey after uncovering her family history.04 Apr 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Taonga for the region': Mayor calls for stronger protection of $3b community fundMahé Drysdale wants the investment arm 'insulated' from political direction.03 Apr 11:00 PM
New Zealand'The buck always stops with us': Fuel spike piles pressure on farmersSurging diesel and petrol prices are pushing up fertiliser, feed and freight costs.03 Apr 09:00 PM
New ZealandInjured cavoodle's owners say attack dog has 'more rights' than they doTauranga City Council says privacy law stops it saying what happened next.03 Apr 05:05 PM
New Zealand‘Do they want a smelly Rotorua or what?’: Fears as homeless hub set to shutA funding squeeze is closing the free laundry, showering and second-hand clothing service.03 Apr 05:02 PM
New ZealandSwanky auction, two-day music event to raise money for people affected by landslidesThe January 22 landslide at Mauao claimed six lives.03 Apr 01:37 AM
New ZealandRisky stretch: Gate to shut Herepuru Rd during severe weatherTwo slips hit Herepuru Rd on March 27, one while council staff were on site.03 Apr 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Exciting': Retail shake-up as big-name stores seize opportunitiesBusinesses on the move include Heathcotes, Hunting & Fishing, Cotton On Mega and JB Hi-Fi.02 Apr 08:55 PM
New Zealand'Extraordinary people': Couple humbled by foster parenting awardWhen their baby granddaughter needed a new home, the empty-nesters did not hesitate.02 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandTwo Bay councils make 'landmark' water decision after long debateTauranga and Western Bay to form water organisation – with Thames-Coromandel keen to join.02 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandWhakatāne weighs night bans and 24/7 CBD optionWaimana and the Ōhope Beach Tavern carpark would be added to alcohol zones.02 Apr 04:00 AM
New ZealandSH29 Ōmanawa Rd: Detour and safety measures A 3km detour via the SH29 and Redwood Lane roundabout will be in place.02 Apr 03:12 AM
New ZealandApril Fool's prank 'sells' entire Tauranga school and 500+ kidsThe school has a history of pranks, including fake visits and odd prizes.02 Apr 01:25 AM
New ZealandFormer PM Helen Clark honours hospice that cared for her father in his final daysHelen Clark placed a leaf for her late father George on Waipuna Hospice’s Gratitude Tree.01 Apr 11:48 PM
New ZealandFree Chiefs tickets on offer to Rotorua locals for Super Rugby clashThe 1000 free tickets are only available to Rotorua residents.01 Apr 09:35 PM
Super RugbyEx NRL star to debut, Crusaders farewell temporary home: All you need to know about Super Rugby round eightEverything you need to know for the weekend's action, with just three games being played.01 Apr 08:30 PM
New ZealandLast hurrah before Memorial Pool closes after 70 yearsThe site will be redeveloped into a new aquatic centre – but the timeline is unclear.01 Apr 08:15 PM
New ZealandSH5 closed: Two critically injured in truck and van crashMultiple ambulances, two helicopters and fire crews are at the scene.01 Apr 07:46 PM
New ZealandMigrant dad with brain cancer faces visa deadline and uncertain futureFar from home, a migrant father faces a devastating brain cancer battle.01 Apr 07:23 PM
New ZealandTrain driver on phone in near miss as report warns of nationwide safety gapThe trains missed the hi-rail vehicle at Kereone by three and a half minutes.01 Apr 07:12 PM
New ZealandWaioweka Gorge to fully open over Easter under stop/goNight closures resume on April 7.01 Apr 06:42 PM
New Zealand‘Difference between life and death’: Waikato mum faces 9‑month transplant waitShe was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia just hours after a GP visit.01 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandCocaine use doubles in New Zealand as wastewater data shows record highsPolice say weekly cocaine use now costs $3.5 million in social harm across NZ.01 Apr 04:19 AM
New ZealandMusic, sports, and culture: Thousands expected at Easter eventsBig crowds are expected at the Tauranga Jazz Festival and a basketball tournament.01 Apr 04:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: Tip jars stolen from two Rotorua cafesThe cafes believe the same man is responsible for the 'brazen' thefts.01 Apr 02:31 AM
New ZealandDriver who killed Mongrel Mob motorcyclist told 111 ‘I hope he dies’Robert Tihema was found guilty of careless driving causing Avia Faataape’s death.01 Apr 02:28 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Winston Peters sharpens populist pitch for kingmaker roleOPINION: Winston Peters is on track to decide the next Government.01 Apr 02:00 AM
New ZealandFreak tornado strikes town centreMetService's Braydon White says radar and local data showed almost no storm risk.01 Apr 01:23 AM
New ZealandWatch: Rotorua cafes' tip jar thefts caught on cameraThe same person is suspected of taking the tip jars at two different Rotorua eateries. Videos / SuppliedWatch31 Mar 11:53 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSkyline Rotorua to close mountain bike park, hints at new developmentThe gondola-access bike park will close the trails on March 25 next year.31 Mar 05:01 PM
New ZealandStop off, pay extra: New SH2 toll labelled 'unfair' to locals, businessesDrivers exiting and re-entering the TEL at Pāpāmoa East will be charged two tolls.31 Mar 05:00 PM
SportRio Olympian balances gymnastics with medical studiesThe 27-year-old is juggling final-year med school with elite gymnastics.31 Mar 04:01 PM
New ZealandMan charged after footage of puppies allegedly being thrown into river shared onlineTwo people were tracked down by police after the footage was posted. 31 Mar 05:32 AM
