New Zealand'Gross negligence': Family to sue banks after disabled son lost $250k in scamNeither NZ nor Australian police are investigating the fraud due to a miscommunication.22 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil ‘got it wrong’ with controversial road closure, meeting toldMore than $5 million in fines have been issued since the controversial closure.19 Sep 05:02 PM
Kahu‘We’re not a charity’: No pay for councillor on medical leaveTauranga’s first Māori ward councillor has not yet been able to take up his role.17 Sep 10:08 PM
New ZealandResponse to 'dramatic' paraglider crash praisedA paraglider was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries.17 Sep 01:34 AM
New ZealandTwo people injured after Tauranga plane crashTwo people have minor injuries.16 Sep 05:12 AM
New ZealandParaglider airlifted to hospital after crashing on Mt MaunganuiSt John said the patient had suffered serious injuries.15 Sep 07:26 AM
New Zealand‘Devastated’: Tauranga ferry proposal shelvedThe regional council declines a bid for money to help pay for Mount to Tauranga service.13 Sep 07:30 AM
New ZealandDrop fade! Barbers to skydive for charity at 12,000ftThe Barber Shack aims to raise $4500 for the Graeme Dingle Foundation.13 Sep 12:18 AM
New ZealandRetiree, 87, enjoys ‘very active’ life 20 years after cancer diagnosis'I just carried on as life was normal.'05 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand$1.9b for transport: Where it will be spent in Bay of PlentyCash boost part of $32.9b National Land Transport Programme for 2024-2027.05 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandAquatic Centre to close for five weeks for major maintenanceAll three pools will be emptied.02 Sep 07:45 PM
New Zealand‘Paddling the waka together’ – Western Bay votes to keep its Māori ward'We're just getting kicked left, right and centre just for trying to be a Māori.'02 Sep 06:25 PM
New ZealandTidal lane touted for Turret Rd but is too late?Tauranga City Council is seeking funding for the $82m 15th Ave to Welcome Bay project30 Aug 05:02 PM
New ZealandAlleged vigilantes in court accused of filming and posting assaultsOne is accused of claiming a person was on the child sex offenders register.29 Aug 06:03 AM
New Zealand'Blue highway': Tauranga ferry service still on the cardsA ferry service between Mount Maunganui and Tauranga could be on the way in 2025.28 Aug 05:46 AM
New Zealand'Sleeping with the fishes': New boat ramp fees cannedHow much the council collected in two months - and what will be refunded.27 Aug 07:07 AM
New ZealandFluoride debate: Tauranga seeks extension to deadlineThere was standing room only inside the council chambers.26 Aug 09:30 PM
New Zealand'I've got a knife': Man said before allegedly raping teen in changing roomsThe 20-year-old had been messaging the 16-year-old on Snapchat before they met in person.26 Aug 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Really sad': Mount market ending on Sunday after 15 yearsThe market is 'no longer viable' in its current form, but there are hopes for a new one.23 Aug 04:00 PM
New ZealandTauranga City Council to consider fluoridation directiveTauranga’s new council must decide if work to fluoridate the city’s water should continue.23 Aug 07:54 AM
New Zealand$164 million Cameron Rd upgrade fails to secure NZTA fundingFunding for the $164m Cameron Rd project in Tauranga has been declined by NZTA.21 Aug 06:35 AM
New ZealandThe six-figure salaries Tauranga's new mayor and councillors will earnExtra $25,900 pay justified by committee leadership roles.15 Aug 11:32 PM
New ZealandBay businesses gear up for cruise ship tourist rushLocal businesses are excited for the extra revenue cruise ships will bring.15 Aug 08:44 PM
New Zealand‘Good result’: Links Ave reopens after two years of closuresA new trial for Mt Maunganui's Links Ave has increased access to the street.13 Aug 05:12 AM
PremiumPremiumAged careRetirement giant wins fast-track consent for 13-level block at $500m villageBuilding to rise in Parnell after a joint venture between developer and charitable entity.12 Aug 02:17 AM
New ZealandBest in the Bay: Hospitality Awards winners announcedWinners are voted by the hospitality industry, except for the People’s Choice Award.11 Aug 10:00 AM
New Zealand'We all tried to lift': Witnesses rush to help driver 'pinned' under forklift'I don’t think I have ever heard someone scream like this in my life before.'06 Aug 05:05 AM
New ZealandRolled forklift: Person taken to hospital after getting trappedCrews were sent to an address about 11.49am.05 Aug 12:09 AM
New ZealandGood cheer: 1000 expected for Battle in the Bay competitionThe cheerleading event is in its sixth year.02 Aug 04:26 AM
New Zealand'One last time': Sublime with Rome to play in NZ on final tourSublime with Rome cannot wait to come Downunder and play.29 Jul 05:30 AM
New ZealandMan seriously injured in Mount Maunganui e-scooter accidentMate Glamuzina was seriously injured in an e-scooter accident in Mount Maunganui in October 2020. Video / NZ HeraldWatch26 Jul 05:01 PM
New Zealand'Our job is to engage': Drysdale disappointed at Tauranga turnoutOnly 38.7% of voters cast a ballot in Tauranga's first council election for five years.26 Jul 02:03 AM
New ZealandFinal election results show Mahé Drysdale strokes ahead in mayoral raceThe final voter turnout rate was 38.7% after all special votes were processed.23 Jul 06:55 AM
New ZealandTauranga’s first Māori ward councillor in hospitalThe newly elected councillor is undergoing treatment, says Mayor-elect Mahé Drysdale.22 Jul 08:00 AM