New Zealand'Beautiful, kind soul': Police name 17-year-old as victim of Rotorua crashShe was one of six people to lose their lives on Rotorua roads in a week.19 Dec 02:36 AM
New Zealand'Significant' gang bust: 300g of meth, $50,000 and firearms seizedThirteen people are now appearing before the court on a range of charges.19 Dec 01:22 AM
New Zealand'Inspiring': Zorb locals' day sees 2000-plus cans donated for foodbankIt exceeded last year's donation total after the rides sold out within hours.18 Dec 10:03 PM
New ZealandAuthorities investigate Mount Putauaki blazeCrews monitored hotspots on Mt Edgecumbe near Kawerau overnight.18 Dec 09:47 PM
New ZealandBasketball final history in the Bay: 'We're in our groove right now''There is no better place than to play at home.'18 Dec 09:03 PM
New ZealandMarine precinct sale: Council giving out ‘crumbs’ of information - MPTauranga MP Sam Uffindell is taking the city’s council to the Ombudsman.18 Dec 06:33 PM
New ZealandFluoride-free water option 'waste of time', campaigner saysTauranga City Council is still undecided about providing a fluoride-free water supply.18 Dec 04:05 PM
New ZealandTourists track thief using stolen AirPods after $7000 in gear swiped from campervanA man was seen wearing one of their stolen shirts after they tracked their missing tech.18 Dec 08:24 AM
New ZealandConstruction starts on SH29 signalised crossingA signalised crossing is being constructed on the corner of Cambridge Rd and SH29.18 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandPolice name person killed in Pyes Pā crashThe crash happened on December 12.17 Dec 11:06 PM
New Zealand‘Uplifting’ Mauaoathon raises $36,000 for sick councillorThe councillor was recently transferred to Tauranga Hospital from Waikato Hospital.17 Dec 10:58 PM
New Zealand'More rescues': Swells spark rip warning for holiday hotspotsIt comes as holidaymakers begin flocking to eastern beaches.17 Dec 06:03 PM
New ZealandPregnant women forced to travel 87km for emergency C-sections due to maternity care shortageSome in the community were 'devastated' by the change, which will begin in mid-January.17 Dec 06:22 AM
New ZealandWildlife park celebrates 85 years in business with foodbank collectionIts donations will help people have a 'nice, festive, happy Christmas'.17 Dec 01:08 AM
New Zealand'A lovely supply': Community garden grows goodness for struggling familiesThe opening of the Omanu Community Garden is giving back with fresh food where possible.17 Dec 01:05 AM
New ZealandMother and daughter tackle epic 3000km NZ trek to reconnectStorms, injuries, and new friends haven't stopped the duo's 3000km Te Araroa journey.16 Dec 09:14 PM
New Zealand'Urban sprawl': Ex-MP's greenbelt subdivision plan hits oppositionHe says it's 'no wonder' city has a housing crisis if it's this hard to build three homes.16 Dec 07:02 PM
New ZealandOne dead in SH30 truck crash near RotoruaThe road was closed for several hours, with a long detour in place.16 Dec 06:58 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessNational, local companies are creditors of Rotorua housing projectThe financier wants $28.2m; unsecured creditors are listed as being owed another $167,000.16 Dec 06:33 PM
New ZealandTorrential rain, large hail: MetService issues urgent warning while thunderstorms rattle AucklandThere is a risk of flooding as the upper North Island is soaked by the storms. 16 Dec 07:24 AM
New ZealandWhakaari/White Island may be heading into 'new eruptive episode'The aviation colour code for White Island has been raised to orange.16 Dec 06:06 AM
New ZealandMauao to close for repair of vandalised pounamuTauranga's landmark Mauao will be closed so the vandalised pounamu can be repaired.16 Dec 04:02 AM
CrimeTwo young men, two bad decisions, two grieving families – Coroner issues festive season warningDrink-driving: 'Do not do it ... and do everything you can to stop anyone else.'16 Dec 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Generous donations' near $200k as need for foodbank increasesThe Tauranga Community Foodbank has received “substantial support” after week five.16 Dec 01:00 AM
New ZealandDefending surf lifesaving champions reign successful at monster eventMore than 300 competitors took part in the Mount Monster on Saturday.16 Dec 12:01 AM
New ZealandUp to $10,000 in alcohol and property stolen from sports clubThousands of dollars worth of alcohol and other items were stolen.15 Dec 11:45 PM
New ZealandSH30 near Rotorua reopens following serious crashThe road was earlier closed for several hours, with a long detour in place.15 Dec 11:17 PM
New ZealandMount Monster 2024340 competitors took part in the prestigious Race One Surf Craft Mount Monster held at Mount Maunganui on Saturday. Video / Geoff CoxWatch15 Dec 09:19 PM
New ZealandAlleged fraudster arrested over $200k scam involving 18 victimsA man was arrested at a Tauranga address on Saturday.15 Dec 07:40 PM
New ZealandReport reveals the sectors driving rise in Bay's economic rankingThere's evidence some are bucking national trends.15 Dec 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Tragic weekend': Four water deaths in 24 hours across NZThe rise in deaths is a worry, Water Safety chief executive says.15 Dec 05:36 AM
New ZealandAnnual food drive aims to make Christmas 'lighter and brighter' for familiesFor 12 years Cooney Lees Morgan has been running a food collection for the foodbank.15 Dec 02:00 AM
New ZealandPolice name four victims in fatal Rotorua crashInquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.15 Dec 01:43 AM
New Zealand'Muggy, warm and humid': Heavy rain for upper North Island tomorrowMetService says rain is on its way, with possible good news for South Island firefighters.14 Dec 11:31 PM
