New ZealandNew lifejacket rule aims to minimise deaths on the waterBay of Plenty boaties will need to don a lifejacket in boats under 6m while underway.18 Sep 08:05 PM
New ZealandNZCT kicks in $21,060 for football projectNgongotahā AFC's Community Football Project is set to benefit from the grant.18 Sep 07:51 PM
New ZealandMillions awarded to combat invasive gold clamThe gold clam was found in the Waikato River in May last year.18 Sep 07:09 PM
New Zealand'Horrendous noise': Hunt neighbour '100% sick of' hounds howling at 2am'I don’t want to be a grumpy neighbour, I don’t begrudge anyone their sport.'17 Sep 05:49 PM
New Zealand'Troubles me': Shooting inquest probes police lethal force 'threshold''Is incapacitation a nicer way of saying lethal force or killing?'17 Sep 06:34 AM
New ZealandWatch: SH2 reopens following slip that fell on three vehiclesThe slip came down on three vehicles at Waiotahe Beach.17 Sep 03:34 AM
New ZealandFind out what's on in the Bay of PlentyWhat's on around the Bay of Plenty region.17 Sep 12:01 AM
New Zealand'Massive': Why Jetstar flights are good news for Tauranga and RotoruaFlights to two Australian cities will soon be available closer to home.16 Sep 07:26 PM
New Zealand'One shot would have been plenty': Inquest into death of man shot by police resumes'It's not a given that the first shot will do the job.'16 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandPolice officer decided to shoot before Shargin Stephens moved toward him – coronerIt was 'abundantly clear' the officer made a decision, coroner says.16 Sep 07:25 AM
New ZealandRotorua woman killed in SH5 crashThe crash last Wednesday involved three vehicles.16 Sep 04:39 AM
New ZealandBody found in burnt-out car not yet formally identifiedThe body was found in the front seat of burning car.16 Sep 12:44 AM
New ZealandThree vehicles struck by slip, SH2 closed in Bay of PlentyDiversions are in place at the intersections at Paerata Ridge Rd and Verralls Rd.15 Sep 10:44 PM
New Zealand'We will carry on': Boss at country's busiest CAB determined to keep doors openFunding has been slashed by thousands of dollars.15 Sep 09:05 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerOpinion: The tax debate that won’t go awayOPINION: Capital gains tax debate resurfaces.15 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandHip-hop group The 046 to perform in BoPThe group has amassed tens of millions of streams and viral music videos.15 Sep 03:00 AM
TravelWant more holidays? Forget going overseas and buy a campervanEasy, enjoyable and stress-free. You couldn't ask for a better holiday.14 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessMaccas takeover: Couple sell three McDonald's restaurants - but eye up another nineThey've had the 'time of our lives' but are ready for a new challenge.13 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Reprehensible and inexcusable': PTA treasurer sentenced for stealing from schoolShe stole more than $15,000 from a school when she was supposed to be fundraising.13 Sep 06:30 AM
New Zealand'Serious concerns' over potential motel conversions for housing in RotoruaRotorua's mayor is worried motels could be turned into housing.13 Sep 01:00 AM
New Zealand'I know they'll love it': Tāme Iti takes the stageReview: Voices in the Shadows examines Māori, Pacific and Palestinian indigeneity.13 Sep 12:53 AM
New Zealand'Unfair and illegal': GPs lay complaint with Commerce CommissionDoctors say the deals they're forced to sign are bad for all New Zealanders.12 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandCourt hears 111 call from man allegedly murdered in group mob hitUpset whānau could be heard in court where 10 people are on trial for murder.12 Sep 07:05 AM
New ZealandVictim's mother - 'I’m just livid': Why a man is appealing his murder sentence 22 years laterHe murdered a young pregnant stranger by stabbing her 15 times.12 Sep 05:34 AM
New ZealandWoolworths strike: Bay of Plenty and Rotorua staff served suspension noticesClaims more than 40 Woolworths staff in Bay were issued suspension notices.12 Sep 04:41 AM
New ZealandCancer patient spends $36k on treatment: Without it, 'I’d be dead by Christmas'He was told this year he could not be treated further in the public system.11 Sep 10:51 PM
New ZealandExplosive pie-eating scenario discovered as pupils learn media skillsLynmore Primary School pupils have got a new-found love of the role of the media.11 Sep 10:09 PM
New ZealandBody found after car fire on SH1Emergency services were called to the scene about 7pm.11 Sep 10:00 PM
New ZealandFatal crash: Daughter waited for dad's nightly call, but it never cameNow the man who killed Jackson French has been sentenced - and forgiven.11 Sep 09:09 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeNZ’s biggest house-builder G.J. Gardner planning 30% franchise growth'If you’re in a really tough game, go on the attack.'11 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandFind out what's on in the Bay of PlentyWhat's on around the Bay of Plenty region.11 Sep 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionExplained: Why would Kmart expand in this tough retail environment?Boss from across the Tasman explains the reasoning behind Kmart's expansion here.10 Sep 08:00 PM
New ZealandBay Woolworths staff walk off jobs to protest wages, staffing levelsSome staff can't afford to shop where they work, a delegate says.10 Sep 05:41 PM
New ZealandVictim speaks of 'horrific' dog attack: 'I was screaming hoping someone would come help''It was like they were taking turns, biting into my arms and lower legs.'10 Sep 05:00 PM