New ZealandWorkSafe opens investigation into fatality at kiwifruit orchardThe investigation could take up to 12 months.23 Feb 03:36 AM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorm watch issued for Bay of Plenty and CoromandelThunderstorms have developed about the Hauraki Plains.23 Feb 01:40 AM
New ZealandTree belt blaze a burning mysteryFire not suspicious but arborist will check on trees, report back.23 Feb 12:44 AM
Black CapsBrassed off: ‘Idiot’ steals and damages Barmy Army's iconic trumpetThe group wants help locating other sentimental belongings, too.22 Feb 10:54 PM
New Zealand'High level of brutality and callousness': Double homicide appeal dismissedSamuel Fane's lawyer appealed both the convictions and sentence.22 Feb 10:07 PM
New ZealandHealth warning: Shellfish off limits in entire Firth of ThamesCooking shellfish does not remove the toxin.22 Feb 09:34 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJo RaphaelOpinion: Brainless scumbag looters soaking up precious police timeOPINION: One Hawke’s Bay village has resorted to blockades to deter looters.22 Feb 06:00 PM
New Zealand'This accident has changed our lives forever': Man crushed by falling skip bin'This is not the man I married, lived with and loved, this has changed our lives forever'22 Feb 05:24 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Piha surf comp relocated to Mt MaunganuiJunior surf comp relocated after damage caused by Cyclone Gabrielle in Piha.22 Feb 05:20 AM
New Zealand'Close call': Mental health worker sacked after refusing vaccine awarded $43,000The woman had a 'sound' reason to refuse the jab, the authority said.22 Feb 04:57 AM
New ZealandA psychologist's opinion: The emotional aftermath of Cyclone GabrielleOPINION: We must allow space and time for processing the events of the past few days.21 Feb 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLetters: After Cyclone Gabrielle, Govt must step up its prioritiesOur readers have their say.21 Feb 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Genuinely life-changing': Three Bay teenagers awarded scholarships for tertiary studyThe teenagers will receive $10,000 yearly for the duration of their degree.21 Feb 06:00 PM
New ZealandHelp or hindrance? Ex-mayor questions Civil Defence's donations advicePeople want to help cyclone victims, but Civil Defence says it's not always helpful.21 Feb 05:17 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDomain 'a mess': Grounds damage disrupts cricket season, fears rugby will be nextOne sports club is already $6000 out of pocket due to the damage.21 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan dies at Pāpāmoa Beach after desperate attempts to revive himA man has died at the beach after he was discovered face down in the surf.21 Feb 04:53 AM
New ZealandDid you see this vehicle? Police investigating fatal SH2 crash seek witnessesMedical assistance was provided, but the driver was unable to be revived.21 Feb 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Olympics' of Māoridom: Five local kapa haka rōpū set to compete in Te MatatiniThe biggest kapa haka event in the Māori calendar is taking place in Auckland next week.20 Feb 06:54 PM
New Zealand'Catastrophic effect on visitors': Coromandel businesses hurting after five summer storms"I have been living on my overdraft, and this is supposed to be the height of the season."20 Feb 06:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Conned' on his final day after nearly 28 years as a JudgeJudge retires after more than 21 years on the bench.20 Feb 05:51 PM
New ZealandTeen triathlete blows off the 'cobwebs' with win in Mount MaunganuiAround 650 competitors aged between 11 and 70 plus took part in the event.20 Feb 06:00 AM
New ZealandTauranga Aero Club delivers 45 tonnes of donations to cyclone victimsTauranga Aero Club have been overwhelmed by people's generosity.20 Feb 02:56 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Napier records second-wettest day ever'Gabrielle is one of the worst storms to hit Aotearoa New Zealand in living history.'20 Feb 01:18 AM
New Zealand'Severe departure from accepted practice': Countdown pharmacy dispenses wrong drugsWoman had 'heart attack'-like symptoms after getting a double dose of blood medication.20 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandOne dead in SH2 crash at WhakamāramaPolice were alerted about 10.55am. One person has died19 Feb 10:42 PM
New ZealandSpeedway: Allard overcomes snags to clinch North Island sprint car titleChamp makes running repairs, stays calm to win title.19 Feb 09:36 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'Flying out the door': First-home buyers move in as house prices hit two-year lowThe last time Tauranga had its current median house price was in September 2020.19 Feb 05:10 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLawyers alarmed as $150m Tauranga courthouse project put under reviewTauranga's courthouse project is under review and local lawyers are calling for action.19 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandSports clubs to protest at council 'extinction notices''If you’re going to go and destroy other assets you need to have a good reason.'19 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandWet and warm weather has council lagging on lawnmowing, turning 100yo trees to mulchAt least 30 trees were felled in Tauranga during Cyclone Gabrielle.19 Feb 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Expect to see higher menu prices': Minimum wage increases $1.50 per hourThe adult minimum wage will be rising to $22.70 per hour from April 118 Feb 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKiri Gillespie: Greater insight into teenage mental wellbeing a no-brainerOpinion: We should be learning more about why kids skip school17 Feb 10:00 PM
New ZealandChatGPT threatens language diversity in the age of AIOPINION: Writing itself is a technology that can be used to further inequality.17 Feb 09:00 PM
New ZealandGraffiti and tagging clean-up costs across Tauranga city revealedGraffiti clean up costs revealed.17 Feb 08:00 PM
