New Zealand'Ludicrous' and 'unfair': What locals think about road-pricing idea for Tauranga$5 a trip in Auckland? What Tauranga's answer to congestion charging might cost.15 Nov 07:15 PM
New ZealandArmed police at Gate Pā property in TaurangaA pre-planned operation is under way this morning.15 Nov 06:46 PM
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 ZealandEdgecumbe flood: Hundreds may be eligible to join legal case as five sue for $3.95mLaw firm says if it becomes a class action, it could cover another 350 plaintiffs.14 Nov 10:48 PM
New ZealandHome invasion: Person assaulted by masked intruder at residential addressThe alleged incident happened around 8.30am on Tuesday.14 Nov 09:44 PM
New ZealandRepeat offender: Man sentenced for robbing same store twice in five daysDon't "just walk out of prison and become the same person”, she tells him.14 Nov 07:43 PM
New ZealandPort of Tauranga: $15.7m of cocaine found in container of bananasIt's estimated the seizure could have produced about 350,000 individual doses of cocaine.14 Nov 04:40 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
New ZealandHamilton tech business wins contract with NZ NavyThe company will build a special training software for officers.13 Nov 10:01 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandIt was sold for $1. Now this abandoned CBD building will become a $60m 'landmark'First three building consents issued for the 14-storey parking and office building.13 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandSupermarket caught selling booze to 17yo cops five-day banThe supermarket was caught in a controlled-purchase operation.13 Nov 02:21 AM
New ZealandChristmas Appeal: Foodbank shares donation wishlistWhat will you be donating to the Foodbank this year?13 Nov 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Significant' house fire near Te PukePolice were called about 1.45pm, firefighters left about 4pm.13 Nov 01:19 AM
New ZealandGas main hit in central Tauranga, cordons removedFire and Emegency NZ were called just before 12.30pm.12 Nov 11:57 PM
New Zealand'Destroyed': 83yo faces court for allegedly painting over te reo on binsThe charge has a maximum penalty of seven years' imprisonment.12 Nov 11:46 PM
New ZealandMedical ship stranded in Fiji with large repair billThe crew was providing much-needed medical aid to isolated communities in Fiji.12 Nov 08:57 PM
New ZealandTruck loses trailer on SH2, nose to tail between two other vehiclesPolice say no injuries were reported, but delays are likely.12 Nov 08:13 PM
PremiumPremiumEmployment'Secrecy only benefits the employers': Should people's salaries be made public?New figures show job listings featuring salaries have risen by about a third in a year.12 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandWorse than in Covid: 'Record' need as homeowners, fulltime workers turn to foodbank"The rainy day is here right now," foodbank manager Nicki Goodwin says.11 Nov 06:00 PM
New ZealandStudy shows proposed ferry service risks high costsProjected fares prompt transport boffins to recommend people rely on buses instead.11 Nov 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentMark Lister: Policymakers face a balancing act as unemployment risesOPINION: These are necessary developments for inflation to moderate.10 Nov 09:00 PM
New Zealand'I don’t think they need them there': Why dad-of-three backs school phone bansA Tauranga high school is banning students from using phones during the school day.10 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandEight surgeries in 12 years: 'Unfortunate Experiment' patient speaks outDespite her experiences, 80-year-old Frances Denz does not consider herself a 'victim'.10 Nov 07:36 AM
New ZealandShe tracked a Facebook scammer: Her tips for spotting dodgy Christmas dealsThe first sign of the scam was tricked buyers turning up on her mother-in-law's doorstep.10 Nov 01:01 AM
New Zealand'Professional dreamer': Life after battling perils of poverty, P and homelessness'We put the lost and the lonely and the broken back together again.'10 Nov 01:00 AM
New ZealandNo 1 for number twos! Rotorua wins best loo, Tauranga best large cityThe Keep New Zealand Beautiful Awards were announced at Parliament House yesterday.09 Nov 10:03 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Save us': Letters to minister on whether Tauranga commission should stay revealedCommissioners' reappointment prompts strong views about their tenure.09 Nov 04:00 AM
LeagueBlack Clash: NRL legend announced as wildcardThe T20 Black Clash will be returning to Tauranga this summer.08 Nov 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Godsend', says widow: Pāpāmoa to have 24-hour medical clinicThe clinic will operate as a 'hybrid' model of in-person and telehealth services.08 Nov 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Gobsmacked': Grieving husband says Jehovah's Witness targeted him with letterThe letter 'preaching God's Kingdom' arrived about three weeks after his wife died.07 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'A whole new world': Young mum achieves goal of securing first home“I’ll be setting my son up for his future as well," Ash McMahon said.07 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandPort worker taken to hospital after strong chemical smell, possible cause investigatedEmergency services were called around 5.40am.06 Nov 05:44 PM
