New Zealand'Hero' 10yo saves drowning toddler who was 'grey as concrete' from wave pool floorShe spotted the 3-year-old girl motionless on the bottom of NZ's biggest wave pool.07 Oct 06:16 PM
New ZealandEmpty streets, fewer sales: Businesses hit by new parking rulesOne owner says her café is losing $1000 a week since paid parking began.02 Oct 09:05 PM
New ZealandLifeguards perform CPR on child pulled from NZ's biggest wave poolMembers of the public handed the child to lifeguards, who were able to resuscitate them.02 Oct 06:39 PM
New ZealandLeeder steps down after 12 years: The projects he's most proud ofDairy farmer Doug Leeder is retiring from the Bay of Plenty Regional Council.01 Oct 08:03 PM
New ZealandCity council sank $4.7m into scrapped pool plansBut the council's new plan has the backing of several community sport groups.26 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandPublic backs dragon as search begins for new siteThe 1.2m-tall dragon is built entirely from scrap-metal vehicle parts.26 Sep 03:15 AM
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
New ZealandA new cycleway and a kiwifruit traffic solution on Dally's agenda if electedGrant Dally wants a Te Puke to Tauranga cycleway if funding can be secured.21 Sep 05:00 PM
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
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 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
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
New Zealand'Impacted for life': 79yo badly injured man among dog attack victimsDetails revealed as new figures show more than 100 people attacked.15 Sep 10:24 PM
New ZealandDon Thwaites pledges to sell council HQ if elected Western Bay mayorHe says two new offices in Ōmokoroa and Te Puke would be cheaper.15 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandEx-council CEO seeking mayoralty wants district to 'partner for progress’John Holyoake says the Western Bay needs to embrace change rather than fight it.14 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Death knell': CBD retailers fear impact of one-way street idea'Please listen to the people who have a vested interest in the heart of the city.'14 Sep 07:45 AM
New ZealandDragon slayers: Two-tonne public art sculpture forced off street corner'If you ask for permission, it takes years. Better to ask for forgiveness' - art gifter.11 Sep 08:53 PM
New ZealandVoting countdown: Key dates, rules and what’s at stake in council electionsOrange voting papers will be delivered to mailboxes from today.08 Sep 09:23 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Not asking for millions, just a paint job': Hospitality battlers plead for helpOperators on The Strand, Tauranga say foot traffic is vanishing, with businesses failing.07 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTauranga's 'massive' week: Record-breaking Aims Games 2025 wrapsThis year's event hosted 14,000 athletes from 431 schools competing in 27 sporting codes.05 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandAuditor-General ends Tauranga City Council spending probeIt follows concerns raised by MPs and others about commission-era financial decisions.02 Sep 11:45 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Changes were inevitable': Zespri puts 135 roles on the lineJob losses tough but leaders express confidence in kiwifruit marketer's direction.31 Aug 08:28 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCouple halt plan to reopen bar after clash with councilThey claim an inspector took an 'intimidatory' approach, despite their good records.30 Aug 09:48 PM
SportAIMS Games rolling out the red carpet for 14,000 kidsKelly Schischka has directed Australasia’s largest junior event since 2022.28 Aug 10:00 PM
New ZealandHow a new research facility will be the only one of its kind worldwideConcept designs for the New Zealand Institute for Marine Futures have been released.28 Aug 05:35 AM
New ZealandMajor Tauranga roading project set to go ahead without NZTA fundingRatepayers could cover $106.7m of the $185.5m transport and water infrastructure project.27 Aug 05:01 AM
New ZealandNot doing less, but not doing more: What's been cut from the bus budgetBay of Plenty Regional Council cut $3.87m after an NZTA subsidy shortfall.26 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandMayor’s vote forces U-turn on Tauranga's water planMayor Mahé Drysdale’s vote reversed the in-house water plan decision.18 Aug 10:29 PM
New Zealand'Frustrated locals' vandalise city-centre parking machinesThe damage will cost thousands to fix.15 Aug 08:34 PM
BusinessHighest-paid council CEOs in New Zealand revealedGore paid $771,558 to three chief executives, ranking second after Christchurch. 15 Aug 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Going it alone': Thames-Coromandel to manage own water services as Tauranga pulls outInitially, a three-way council partnership with Western Bay of Plenty was planned.14 Aug 03:37 AM
New ZealandWaterfront neighbourhood plagued by drug use and dangerous drivingResidents are riled by daily drug use and cars doing burnouts.13 Aug 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNeighbours voice fears over three-storey housing development for ‘people in need’The three-storey housing development in Pāpāmoa is for 'people in need'.11 Aug 12:04 AM
