New ZealandMasseuse to the All Blacks: How Elly Hunt found success with her dream jobWorking with New Zealand’s iconic rugby team was a pinnacle she never thought she'd reach.22 Jul 12:15 AM
New Zealand'Feels like we’re going backwards': One woman elected in Tauranga council electionScoular said she was 'sad to be the only woman' on a council of 10 in a 'modern city'.21 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMahé's our mayor: Hard work just starting for former OlympianThe double Olympic champion says his mayoralty will be about positivity and collaboration.21 Jul 06:09 AM
New ZealandCheck your tickets! Two Rotorua players win $22,000, Taupō player wins $49,000Plus, where the winning tickets were sold.21 Jul 03:25 AM
New ZealandEx-Olympic rower Mahé Drysdale set to become Tauranga’s mayorProgress results are out for the Tauranga local body election.20 Jul 04:33 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEx-addict says roadside drug testing wouldn't have stopped him – but NZ should still do itDuring his time on drugs, he drove high 'every day' and wrote off about six vehicles.19 Jul 05:04 PM
New ZealandBoat ramp parking charge not on, says fishermanBoaties will now have to pay to park their trailer near some boat ramps in Tauranga.19 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandSeymour marks Tauranga returning to 'a council that you’re able to vote out'His public meeting was interrupted by a protest and a fire alarm being triggered.19 Jul 04:52 AM
New ZealandJones opens new road in Kawerau, community centre in KaingaroaVisit comes as Kaingaroa regains access to clean running water after four days without.19 Jul 04:03 AM
New ZealandWhat last-minute voters need to know about Tauranga's electionTurnout is lagging, with less than 24 hours to go.19 Jul 03:12 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain watches, 10m waves as 'weather bomb' loomsHigh waves are also expected near the centre of the rapidly deepening low.18 Jul 11:17 PM
New Zealand‘Aviation history’ finds new Tauranga homeNew home for replica of what’s believed to be the world’s oldest powered flying aircraft.18 Jul 11:09 PM
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
