New ZealandFarmhand impales two cows after botching common farming practiceHe was trying to get them back on their feet. Instead, they had to be put down.18 Jul 09:33 PM
New ZealandPreliminary results in for two local byelectionsThe byelections were prompted due to a death and resignations.18 Jul 07:52 PM
New ZealandReviving a city’s heart: Tauranga’s commissioners on their big winsThe trials and triumphs of the commission's time in Tauranga.18 Jul 07:00 PM
New ZealandNew host announced for The Hits TaurangaSam Western joins The Hits Tauranga after a successful stint as Sun FM breakfast host.18 Jul 06:31 PM
New ZealandRubbish removal business donating useful kerbside items to charity'One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.'18 Jul 05:03 PM
New Zealand'Never going to accept it': Paralysed mum-to-be's mission to walk again'I just knew it was serious. I didn’t move - I’d never felt like that before.'18 Jul 05:02 PM
New Zealand'Very shocked': Young grower wins prestigious horticulture awardWinner accepts award in front of work colleagues and best friend.18 Jul 01:59 AM
New ZealandCrater lake disappears: What's driving Whakaari/White Island?Gas and steam was now exiting from an enlarged vent on the crater floor.17 Jul 11:22 PM
New ZealandWednesday winnings! Local player bags Lotto winOne lucky player from Auckland also scooped $1 million.17 Jul 07:44 PM
New Zealand'Pushing and shoving' in line at food charity leads to seniors-only dayHaving an over 60-plus Fridays at Whakaora helped with the number of complaints.17 Jul 05:03 PM
New Zealand$40,000 cocktail party: Council decision to withhold guest list goes to OmbudsmanInternal emails show staff debated releasing names of attendees and funders.17 Jul 05:02 PM
New ZealandMayoral candidate threatens to take Tauranga council and marina to High CourtIt comes amid a years-long dispute that has already cost ratepayers nearly $70k.17 Jul 05:20 AM
New ZealandNeighbour reflects on loss of 'godsend' ex-reserve, councillor queries sale priceA trust bought the Clayton Rd site for $750,000 to build 10 affordable rental homes.17 Jul 05:08 AM
New ZealandClimate change efforts a 'crock': Mayoral hopeful ranks lowest in environment surveyHe says people have to have 'rocks' in their heads to think humans can change the climate.17 Jul 02:07 AM
New ZealandFive people injured after car and truck crashEmergency services were alerted to the crash about 12.10pm.17 Jul 01:20 AM
New ZealandLikely 'weather bomb' brushing NI: Heavy rain watch for BoPThe fast-moving low is likely to be classed an explosive cyclogenesis, aka "weather bomb".16 Jul 10:12 PM
New Zealand“Untapped potential”: Golden triangle regions call for greater collaborationTe Waka and Priority One have written to the Government.16 Jul 06:30 PM
New Zealand'I lied': Eye witness changes statement about boyfriend's killerWiremu Birch's girlfriend has retracted most of what she's said on previous occasions.16 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandTauranga election: Which ward is struggling with voter turnoutIt is hoped some voters are taking their time to better analyse candidates before voting.16 Jul 03:13 AM
New Zealand'Really special': Local and international choirs join for regional concert300+ World Choir Games choristers to descend on Sir Howard Morrison Centre.16 Jul 01:43 AM
New ZealandDelays expected after Bethlehem crashPolice were notified of the crash on Te Paeroa Road at about 12.15pm.16 Jul 12:45 AM
New ZealandTraffic delays as SH2 protesters hit the roadAnother protest is taking place against the installation of median barriers on SH2.15 Jul 10:58 PM
New ZealandTaller buildings risk Mount’s ’boutique character’ – localsLocals disappointed the iconic status of their beach suburb wasn’t 'fiercely protected'.15 Jul 10:15 PM
New ZealandWhy students say a $55m university campus is 'pretty empty'Students say expensive parking and long commutes make online learning more attractive.15 Jul 05:01 PM
New ZealandWho killed Wiremu Birch? Third trial over 11-year-old Taupō murder beginsThe defence says there's another man who has escaped blame all these years.15 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice officers in three districts are facing far more assaults than rest of NZThose districts have reported at least 100 assaults yearly since 2021.15 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Drive to the conditions’: Police warn motorists after quick succession of crashes in Auckland stormsHeavy rain watches and warnings have been placed on regions across the North Island.15 Jul 04:19 AM
New ZealandPolice warn motorists of strong winds on harbour bridge amid heavy rain across northHeavy rain watches and warnings have been placed on regions across the North Island.15 Jul 04:02 AM
New ZealandExtremely rare beaked whale washes ashore in Otago'Since the 1800s, only six samples have ever been documented worldwide.'15 Jul 02:35 AM
InflationAuckland, Canterbury, Wellington defy house price downturnHigh interest rates, cost of living pressures driving some to put their homes up for sale.15 Jul 02:12 AM
New ZealandKoha web programme aims to marry traditional concept and today’s techA new web-based platform is aimed at 'taking the hōhā out of koha'.15 Jul 02:09 AM
New ZealandPhotos: 'Beautiful home' takes supreme awardBay of Plenty and Central Plateau Registered Master Builders House of the Year awards.15 Jul 02:02 AM
New ZealandFrom haka stage to basketball court – Rotorua girl takes te ao Māori to the worldWaikimihia Douglas-Karauna is balancing her sport and her culture in a unique way.15 Jul 01:28 AM
