New ZealandMurray-Benge aims to scrap regional council if elected mayorHer goals also include cutting SmartGrowth and Priority One to curb council costs.22 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandTauranga landmarks to light up blue for International Day of Sign LanguagesOn Tuesday, September 23, from Wharf Street to Masonic Park, to Tunks Reserve, and the Waterfront Playground and surrounds, blue lights will illuminate the way.Watch22 Sep 05:22 AM
EntertainmentMachine Gun Kelly to play Auckland in next yearMGK, whose real name is Colson Baker, will play one Auckland show at Spark Arena.22 Sep 04:28 AM
New ZealandA new cycleway and a kiwifruit traffic solution on Dally's agenda if elected21 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumEditorialEditorial: AC/DC, Katy Perry, Oasis all have one thing in common - and it's not NZ21 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Te Pāti Māori delusions and why Labour should rule out coalition20 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandNot-so-shared-driveway: Misleading information sees real estate salespeople fined $21,00019 Sep 11:00 PM
New ZealandNational title hopes for Tall Black and schoolmatesNapier Boys' High haven't won an NZ basketball title since 1992. Now's the big chance. 19 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFormer city councillor's gold-trading business collapsesLiquidators say unsecured creditors are owed more than $300,000.19 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandThe rugby-sized Hawke's Bay triathlon team taking on the worldFather, son and 13 other Bay athletes will represent NZ at the World Triathlon champs.19 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandSudden hailstorm lashes TaurangaA thick layer of hail has coated the streets of Bethlehem, Tauranga, this evening. Video / SuppliedWatch19 Sep 08:37 AM
New Zealand'Absolutely nuts': Hailstorm hits ahead of school holiday 'atmospheric river' Hail blanketed streets in Bethlehem, Tauranga, leaving lawns icy for hours.19 Sep 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: NZ 'far down the queue' for bankruptcy, Willis resignation questionOPINION: NZ's debt sits at 39% of GDP, far less than Japan, Britain and the United States.19 Sep 02:20 AM
New ZealandKitchen Things' Napier and Nelson stores to close this weekendThe upmarket appliance retailer and related firms owe 396 creditors more than $16.6m.19 Sep 02:01 AM
New Zealand20-minute free parking approved for Tauranga city centre and fringe zonesMayor Mahé Drysdale says the move aims to support struggling city retailers.19 Sep 01:52 AM
New ZealandRadio host signs off after decades on airHe returned home in 1998 after working at stations across the country.19 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandLong-serving Tauranga principal remembered as 'great leader'Tributes flow after the death of Graham Young, who led Tauranga Boys' for 23 years.18 Sep 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Bottom line': Regional deal must benefit Western Bay, says mayorDenyer backs a Katikati bypass, a project locals have sought for more than 100 years.18 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Dog attacks a growing problemOPINION: It's easy to empathise with owners. Few expect their pets will harm others.18 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice seek woman missing since TuesdaySimran, 41, was last seen in Whakatāne on Tuesday night.18 Sep 05:27 AM
New Zealand'Highly sought-after': Battle of Gate Pā medals part of $2m auctionOne was awarded to E. Drew of the 40th Regiment, who fought in Pukehinahina.17 Sep 09:23 PM
New ZealandReforming council culture the focus for mayoral candidate Suaree BorellShe says council culture must shift to make 'impactful decisions'.17 Sep 05:00 PM
EntertainmentSnoop Dogg concert axed after NZ promoter loses name suppression over sex crime The show was due to take place this weekend in Auckland. 17 Sep 12:41 AM
New ZealandNut today: Customs bust $9m drug haul hidden in macadamia nut parcelsA parcel with over 2kg of meth was traced to a 31-year-old Waihī man.16 Sep 11:22 PM
Kahu'We need Māori voices influencing the decisions that affect our whenua'Julie Herewini says Whanganui’s first Māori ward election offers a historic opportunity.16 Sep 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAS Colour expands into Bay of PlentyFounded in Auckland in 2005, AS Colour now has 26 stores worldwide. 16 Sep 06:01 PM
New ZealandMayoral hopeful Rodney Joyce wants Ōmokoroa school in regional dealHe says finding a new chief executive will be the new council’s first key task.16 Sep 05:09 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsFrom psychosis to stillbirth and suicide: How mental health services are failing new mumsWhat three parents' experience reveal on the state of maternal mental health.16 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Absolutely belted': Winds batter Bay of Plenty avocado orchards'I knew there would be a bit of damage, but it was quite a shock to see so much damage.'16 Sep 03:58 AM
New ZealandIncoming storm: 120km/h gales, heavy rain to wallop regionsSevere weather warnings are in place for parts of the North and South islands.16 Sep 01:34 AM
