New ZealandFights, fireworks, family fun and almost 4500 breath tests: Tauranga rings in 2025Police were 'pleased' overall but not everyone in the city was on their best behaviour.31 Dec 11:29 PM
New ZealandNew Year Honours: Bay of Plenty, Coromandel, Taupō recipients namedPlus - we ask why one city, unusually, has no honourees on this year's list.30 Dec 04:00 PM
Black CapsHay and Duffy star as Black Caps seal series winThe Black Caps brushed aside Sri Lanka thanks to a quartet who missed the World Cup squad.30 Dec 10:07 AM
New ZealandBoP summer music festival guide: Kiwi band reveals 'ridiculous' ritualThe hottest music festivals in Taupō, Tauranga, Mount Maunganui and Coromandel.26 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandRetailers cashing in on customers' happy vibesBoxing Day shoppers in Rotorua and Tauranga are happy to be spending.26 Dec 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Good for business': Cafe owner hails street's return to two-way trafficBusinesses say sales have dropped since the road was made one-way.23 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFake Booking.com listing scams Kiwi family out of $10,000Holiday home owners fear angry people will show up at their door demanding money.22 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandRainbow connection: Should new crossing have had official opening?A pride advocate is upset an opening hasn't been held for Tauranga's new rainbow crossing.20 Dec 01:31 AM
New ZealandIconic Christmas display's final year before auction for charityThe popular display will be auctioned as a Mount Surf Club fundraiser.19 Dec 05:00 AM
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 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'Pain and fear': Raped teen tells attacker she wished he'd killed herThe Crown said Raveen Saily had 'warped attitudes around sexual consent'.17 Dec 04:00 PM
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
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 Zealand'Gutless racism': Sacred pounamu touchstone vandalised in 'despicable' act'Illiterate reprobates' blamed as compass atop maunga in Mount Maunganui vandalised.13 Dec 03:38 AM
New Zealand'Panicked voice of oppression': Council backs iwi roles despite flood of oppositionIwi representatives will vote on council committees despite thousands of opposing emails.11 Dec 07:53 PM
New ZealandA shark sighting, a missing kite surfer and a plane crashAll in a weekend's work for Eastern Region surf lifeguards.10 Dec 01:59 AM
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 ZealandHey dad, don't drown saving your kid this summerPublic rescue equipment to be installed at NZ beaches after tragic drownings.06 Dec 02:19 AM
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
New ZealandJammin! School kids crowned national champsMount Maunganui Primary School Jump Jam team are the national champions29 Nov 03:54 PM
New ZealandTauranga's new bus service: $5 fare arrives in 2025 after trial successTauranga's new on-demand bus service is hugely popular but fares will rise to cover costs.29 Nov 04:06 AM
New ZealandThe first results are in: How satisfied is Tauranga with its new council?And is new Mayor Mahé Drysdale happy with the report card?27 Nov 04:02 PM
New Zealand'Hugely inspiring': Teen rugby player hopes to follow in footsteps of All Black Sam Cane'He has shown an example to kids from our school that it is achievable.'26 Nov 10:50 PM
New ZealandTauranga council tight-lipped after marine precinct sale haltedThe council is taking legal advice as it decides next steps for the marine precinct deal.26 Nov 04:17 AM
New ZealandNeed 'never stops': Bay needs 2500+ blood and plasma donations by ChristmasMobile donation drives will be 'making it as easy as possible for people to donate'.25 Nov 10:03 PM
New ZealandMarine precinct sale stopped after interim injunction grantedThe council has also been served with judicial review proceedings.22 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandCommunity boards facing axeWestern Bay of Plenty District could have fewer councillors to vote for next election.22 Nov 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Feel the wairua': $300k sculpture by Rotorua artist unveiled in Tauranga CBDA 7-tonne sculpture by a has been unveiled in Tauranga's Red Square.21 Nov 01:02 AM
New Zealand'The deal sucks': MPs seek Auditor-General inquiry into marine precinct saleTauranga City Council is investigating its sale of the precinct to a developer.20 Nov 08:00 PM
New Zealand‘Potentially lethal’ shellfish warning for BOP, CoromandelAnyone gathering or eating shellfish from this section of coastline could get sick.18 Nov 08:31 PM
New Zealand'Backlash': City-centre business faces drop in sales after road changes'The business is no longer viable yet I have two years left on my lease'.16 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandDrink-driver who hit pedestrian fails to avoid conviction despite deportation fearHe was four times over the limit but initially claimed he only had 2 beers.15 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew design plans wanted for Tauranga’s $105m aquatic centreTauranga City Council has paused plans for the $105m Memorial Park aquatic facility15 Nov 03:01 AM
