New Zealand'Could’ve lost my child': Mum's reaction after toddler escaped over daycare fenceThe centre offered an apology to the mother and has taken 'full responsibility'.08 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Super’ Christmas parade in PāpāmoaThe float parade had everything from Spider-Man to live sheep.08 Dec 03:17 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerSpark's 40% plunge: What went wrong for the telecom giant?OPINION: Spark removed from global index, share buyback questioned as debt rises.08 Dec 03:00 PM
New ZealandCity considers installing fluoride-free water tap at the borderSupplying unfluoridated water to Tauranga locals will be discussed at a meeting on Monday.08 Dec 03:03 AM
New ZealandZ Manu World Champs: Tauranga event showcases Kiwiana diving skillsTauranga Z Manu World Champs celebrates splashy jumps with skill, style, and competition.07 Dec 11:50 PM
New ZealandFoodbank grateful for community's 'hard yakka''Your support makes a direct and positive impact on the lives of others,' says the boss.07 Dec 03:00 PM
New ZealandHow long can you last? New endurance running event comes to McLaren FallsThe event that keeps going as long as you do.07 Dec 01:17 AM
New ZealandRetailers upbeat about the lead-up to ChristmasThe comments come days after shoppers spent more than $11m over Black Friday.06 Dec 08:07 PM
New ZealandBoP officers recognised for bravery under gunfireFour Bay of Plenty police officers have been honoured in the New Zealand Bravery Awards.05 Dec 10:54 PM
New Zealand'Great news': New jobs as big new store opens in RotoruaThe store is opening in Rotorua Central in time for people doing their Christmas shopping.05 Dec 04:03 PM
New Zealand'My heart just broke': Witness' grief comes 'flooding back' after swimming hole tragedy'You just feel so wholeheartedly for these people that are going through this tragedy ...'05 Dec 04:03 PM
New ZealandCautious optimism in tiny town as iconic pie company given third lifeThe new owner was among 'a number of interested parties'.05 Dec 04:13 AM
New Zealand'Too old': Local board chairman claims 'ageism' forced him to quit the roleThe Waihī Beach Community Board chairman stepped down at a tense meeting.05 Dec 12:25 AM
New ZealandEpic trolley dash! What this Mum grabbed in 90 secondsMum races to fill trolley, celebrating son's inspiring cancer journey.04 Dec 11:06 PM
New ZealandRāhui put on BoP swimming hole after deathEmergency services were called to the scene about 6.15pm.04 Dec 06:59 PM
New ZealandEmergency services race to water-related incident near Bay of Plenty swimming holePolice said further information would be released when they're in a position to do so.04 Dec 07:14 AM
New ZealandShane Edwards’ death: Police going door-to-door in TokoroaShane Edwards went missing on May 14, 2022. His remains were recently found.04 Dec 02:49 AM
New ZealandScrub fire about 1ha in size under controlThe fire is in steep terrain, and crews are working to extinguish it.04 Dec 02:00 AM
New ZealandYoung swim stars named: Athletes set for global stageMuchirahondo breaks Danyon Loader's 400m IM NZ record by over 4 seconds, smashing titles.03 Dec 11:30 PM
New ZealandWhānau rally for city's first Māori ward councillor struck by rare illnessLocals will climb Mauao to fundraise for Tauranga councillor Mikaere Sydney.03 Dec 11:25 PM
TravelBeat the Heat: Best swimming spots in each regionFrom Northland to Canterbury, here are the best spots to cool off in.03 Dec 11:00 PM
New Zealand'We certainly feel the love': Donations pour in from Christmas Movie in the ParkA rain delay didn't stop hundreds of people joining the fun and donating to the foodbank.03 Dec 09:07 PM
New ZealandMercury rising: Bay faces 28C daysThe outlook for a warm and dry summer continues.03 Dec 07:14 PM
New ZealandRotorua man with terminal cancer seeks help to tend garden that feeds struggling familiesThe retired Baptist minister says he's had a 'fabulous life'.03 Dec 04:02 PM
New Zealand'Everything looks brilliant': Tauranga's newest supermarket opens in GreertonThe former Woolworths store had a week-long makeover.03 Dec 05:15 AM
New ZealandThree men deny flouting gang patch ban in TaurangaA fourth failed to appear in court.03 Dec 02:20 AM
New Zealand'Emotional rollercoaster': Teen beats cancer twice in three years'The true meaning of Christmas has become more profound for us – cancer has changed us.'02 Dec 11:27 PM
New ZealandRotorua loses flights on one key route, gains flights on anotherThe changes will be applied between February and June 2025.02 Dec 11:26 PM
New ZealandSinkhole forms on busy Rotorua highwayA lane was closed last night to protect the area.02 Dec 11:07 PM
New ZealandOutdoor fire restrictions amid vegetation fire surgeThere have been 69 vegetation fires in the last month.02 Dec 08:30 PM
New ZealandTaking truants' parents to court will 'punish' poor families, iwi leader saysThe minister says only adults being genuinely obstructive or neglectful risk being fined.02 Dec 06:44 PM
New Zealand'We give back where we can': Appeal's big boost from sports groupsHalfway through the appeal, donations are tracking well with large donations rolling in.02 Dec 04:38 AM
New ZealandCritical: Two people flown to hospital after serious Rotorua crashEmergency services were notified about the single-vehicle crash about 1pm.02 Dec 12:24 AM
New Zealand'I was gassed': Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon participants take part in milestone eventA Thousand children swam, biked and ran hard participating in the Weet-Bix TRYathlon01 Dec 11:30 PM
