New ZealandPM acknowledges 'serious concerns' raised about Tauranga's Bethlehem College"Schools are obliged to ensure they have a safe and inclusive environment for children."20 Jun 06:34 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuNeed for Tauranga drug rehab centre 'stronger than ever'Tauranga drug users are "chewing through a kilo of meth a week".20 Jun 06:15 PM
PremiumPremiumKahu'Spiritual death': How an addict escaped the clutches of gangs and drugs'I had nothing and there was a spiritual death inside me.'20 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandArson, graffiti and self-harm: Rise in hate hitting LGBT communityA string of events shows work still needs to be done.20 Jun 05:00 PM
EducationEducation leader lauds Government strategy targeting 'disappearing students'The strategy aims to return vanishing students to classrooms around the country.20 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi loses appeal against deportation after fatal crashKiwi who caused woman's death did not disclose NZ convictions on entering Australia.20 Jun 07:00 AM
New ZealandBreath alcohol checkpoints: 153 impaired drivers caught in BayMore than 11,000 drivers were processed over two weekends.20 Jun 04:01 AM
New ZealandPM: 'Very hard to read into' Labour's Tauranga byelection lossNational's Sam Uffindell beat Labour's Jan Tinetti by more than 6000 votes.19 Jun 09:26 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuAdvocates share their wishlists for the new Māori Health Authority'The philosophy is great. We want to see the resourcing to back it up.'19 Jun 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: The PM's mistake in ignoring the Tauranga byelectionPM's decision to ignore the Tauranga byelection sends a terrible message ahead of 2023.19 Jun 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentAussie perks and pay drawcard for Kiwis: Are you missing out?How do you go from $44,000 a year to $80,000? Meet the Kiwis making big bucks.17 Jun 07:36 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Monstrous surprise': Why a man's heart stopped seven timesGary Cassidy went from deadlifting 180kg to being unable to walk.17 Jun 07:19 PM
New ZealandOne dead, 15 injured after three overnight crashesThe three overnight crashes led to 15 people sustaining injuries and nine in hospital.17 Jun 06:58 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMike Munro: Why you'll fit in National's caucus splendidly, SamThe ballot boxes are still open, but I reckon I can safely say, well done.17 Jun 05:27 AM
New ZealandTauranga lawyer conned out of $50,000 in sophisticated fraudBank says its customers are increasingly being being targeted by scammers.17 Jun 02:33 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSonya BatesonSonya Bateson: Same-sex marriage is real, it exists - and it's a rightOPINION: Marriage isn't a solely Christian concept nor is it just between a man and woman.16 Jun 08:31 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNoise, drunken antics: Residents air concerns in liquor licence fightBut Hide's owner says he has no plans to become a "tavern".16 Jun 07:00 PM
New ZealandLeaked document: College says gender identity should align with biological sexPride advocate calls document "appalling" - MP says ministry will be working with school.16 Jun 04:40 AM
Freight and logisticsMaersk to start dedicated NZ coastal shipping serviceTwo-vessel service starts next month, will only operate in NZ waters.15 Jun 05:27 AM
CrimeMount Maunganui crash: Tractor driver seriously injured, police search for stolen ute driverPolice need the public's help to locate the driver of a stolen ute involved in a crash.15 Jun 03:15 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Tauranga byelection candidates talk trafficIt's an issue that affects everybody, but what solutions are the candidates proposing?14 Jun 07:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCollege may face 'formal intervention' over controversial marriage claimThe ministry has also revealed it told the college a month ago to remove the line.14 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Pretend paramedic' was unlawfully administering drugs to patientsPatients had no idea he was unqualified, a court has heard.14 Jun 06:23 AM
New Zealand5600 sign petition for investigation into alleged 'abuse' at Bethlehem CollegeThe school is also investigating after fruit was thrown at students at a silent protest.13 Jun 07:00 PM
New ZealandDisabled teen's 'can-do' attitude shines on rugby fieldThe student, born with partly-formed arms, is competing in an annual rugby tournament.13 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland, Bay of Plenty Lotto winners score $500,000One winner from the Bay of Plenty was drawn with 17 other lucky Lotto players on Saturday.12 Jun 05:57 PM
New ZealandThreats against PM Jacinda Ardern triple in three yearsAnti-vax sentiment partly behind steep rise in threats.12 Jun 06:18 AM
New ZealandNats ahead in Tauranga TV pollAnd the least-favoured of three main contenders is real winner of TV debates, boss says.12 Jun 01:46 AM
New ZealandComplaints about behaviour of nude bathers on Pāpāmoa Beach revealedNude bathing isn't illegal but there have been complaints about it.12 Jun 12:00 AM
New ZealandKiwis wake to storms and snowfall as dreary winter weather hits most of NZWith severe wind and thunderstorm watches in place, DoC warns it's safer to stay put.10 Jun 09:30 PM
LifestyleMeet Pip, 65, who had a slide built into her new Mount Maunganui homePip Kay, 65, was inspired by her youth when designing her house with a slide.10 Jun 09:00 PM
New ZealandMarriage is between man and woman: School under fire for 'discriminatory' statementBut the school says the statement is to "transparently explain" its philosophy.10 Jun 05:10 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Squashed in together': Overcrowding in mental health units raises assault risk - nursesSeclusion areas were used for patients to sleep in in 'extreme cases'.09 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEducationMore youth encouraged to connect with culture through marae-based workshopRangatahi Ora is conducting a three-day marae-based workshop from June 17 to 19.09 Jun 05:00 PM
