PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Premature mortality': Review backs report linking suburb's poor air to deathsReview highlights the 'scale of impact' of Mount Maunganui's polluted airshed.29 Mar 04:01 PM
New ZealandMount Maunganui’s surprise smiley-face roundabout vandalisedThe cheerful spot has already been restored - it's just missing one thing...21 Mar 10:06 PM
New ZealandCouncil backs down on paid Mount parking, plans enforcement crackdownLocal businesses are pleased the council has backed down on paid parking plans.19 Mar 10:04 PM
PremiumPremiumAged care'As a country we don't celebrate things enough' - PM opens $500m The Foundation retirement village'I think as a country we don’t celebrate things enough,' says Christopher Luxon.13 Mar 03:48 AM
New ZealandSwims, sherries, The Chase, bed by 8pm: 'Easygoing' 82yo seeks flattieRetired skipper takes flattie search public after reports of elderly housing crisis.11 Mar 04:04 PM
New ZealandKiwi stars claim back-to-back wins in Mount MaunganuiShaunna Polley and Alice Zeimann again won the beach volleyball event in Mount Maunganui.11 Mar 12:09 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionWhere new supermarkets have opened and might rise soonWhere are new stores opening? One store shut in Flaxmere but that's been eclipsed.06 Mar 07:23 PM
New ZealandAll Mauao tracks to close while sculptures installedWeighing around two tonnes each, the sculptures will be installed via helicopter.29 Feb 02:36 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Cross': Tolley says she did not have 'anything to do with' disinviting election event speakerA council executive says she made the call to change the event speaker – and stands by it.22 Feb 04:00 PM
RugbyThe schoolgirl star who’s gone straight into the Black Ferns SevensThe utility back has journeyed along the hard road to get her big break.21 Feb 01:30 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCouncil cans ratepayer leader's speech invitation after critical survey'I just don’t know what the hell’s going on.'17 Feb 04:03 PM
New Zealand‘Overwhelming' resistance: Residents want city to trim $4.75b budgetThe city needs that money to fund proposed projects over 10 years.13 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandTauranga records its hottest day this year at 30.3C as locals enjoy the beachThe warmest temperature on record for a January in Tauranga was in 1983: 33.7C.30 Jan 02:39 AM
New Zealand'Terrible': Huge cost of drowning and water injuries revealed'Understanding and respecting the power of New Zealand’s waters is crucial.'25 Jan 10:32 AM
New Zealand'Absolutely livid': Mum of drowned teen's call after lifeguards abused"Take care of them ... they save so many people every year."18 Jan 04:03 PM
New ZealandMetal detectorists save the day after husband loses wife's ring'It was like trying to find a needle in the haystack ... I thought I had lost it forever.'17 Jan 05:52 PM
New ZealandLifeguards save beached dolphin at Mount, swimmer airlifted off Waihī beachPlus, 'tonnes of shark sightings' in busy day for Bay of Plenty and Coromandel lifeguards.03 Jan 06:58 AM
New Zealand'It's so big': Swimmers flee water after shark spotted at popular beachBroadcaster describes dramatic scenes to followers as shark cruises shallows.02 Jan 01:37 AM
New ZealandMt Maunganui crash victim named as holiday road toll rises to 11Brayden Tawa, of Pāpāmoa, died after a car and truck crashed on Hewletts Rd.29 Dec 04:21 AM
New ZealandBoogie boarder 'battling': Veteran Mount lifeguard rescues twoHundreds flocked to Bay beaches this weekend.18 Dec 02:34 AM
Lifestyle'I overcame it': The three life tips that helped grieving son beat his depressionBrendon Johnston says he now wakes up every day feeling 'excited'.12 Dec 06:07 AM
New ZealandGardens and golfing? Public consultation on use of land in Mount MaunganuiOmanu resident has been pushing for a community garden since 2021.28 Nov 11:42 PM
Olympics'Cannot believe it': Kiwi pair become first ever climbers to qualify for OlympicsThe Tauranga pair made history in Melbourne.26 Nov 11:35 PM
New Zealand'Fix it properly': 80yo fed up after potholes patched 11 times in 2.5 years'You can’t just shovel gravel in there and leave it.'21 Nov 04:00 PM
NRLJohnathan Thurston's cricket threat and thoughts on Warriors 2024The rugby league all-time great didn't hold back in his typical, gritty fashion.16 Nov 06:02 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessGivealittle donation record: Who got the most support?More than ever before was raised through the online platform, despite a challenging year.16 Nov 02:10 AM
New ZealandSurf's Up: Businessman selling $200k vintage surfboard collection'One board went to five, five went to 10, and so on – end of story.'15 Nov 01:44 AM
New ZealandThe Grinch outdoor movie night all set to help foodbankThe Hits Christmas in the Park is in partnership with Pacific Toyota.14 Nov 01:00 AM
LeagueBlack Clash: NRL legend announced as wildcardThe T20 Black Clash will be returning to Tauranga this summer.08 Nov 07:00 PM
New ZealandPort worker taken to hospital after strong chemical smell, possible cause investigatedEmergency services were called around 5.40am.06 Nov 05:44 PM
New ZealandTwo left seriously injured after car and two motorbikes collide in Mt MaunganuiThe road has been closed and the Serious Crash Unit has been advised.05 Nov 06:42 AM
New ZealandNew closing times ‘tough’ on Tauranga's CBD barsBars will now have to stop admitting people earlier.31 Oct 11:32 PM
New Zealand'Blood kept gushing out': Store owner king-hit and left concussed'The concussion is the worst part. It feels like a drill bit running through my forehead.'26 Oct 11:03 PM
New Zealand'Enough is enough': Student calls for safety measures at rail crossings following tragedy"School kids have the right to be safe going to and from school," Gia Nelson said.24 Oct 11:00 PM
