New ZealandFlight with 141 on board struck by lightning, diverted to Christchurch AirportFlight stuck by lightning diverted to Christchurch Airport, passengers safe.08 Aug 12:14 AM
New ZealandLightning strikes Air NZ flight; Auckland drenched with thunderstormsPassing showers in Auckland will continue until around 2pm today, with some sun to follow.07 Aug 10:33 PM
KahuLocal Focus: Is the law out of order? Waiariki candidates talk about crime and Māori in prisonWaiariki election candidates talk justice. Made with funding from NZ On Air.07 Aug 04:21 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDriver held at knifepoint feared she might never see family againGillian Rowse fought off an attacker as he tried to pull her from her car.07 Aug 02:07 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSold: Tiny gold coin found in mudflats fetches US$31,200Tauranga's Joe McGregor literally struck gold on a Tauranga beach.06 Aug 11:29 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessTauranga brothers' software company sells for more than $100mUS giant Intuit swoops.05 Aug 06:32 PM
New ZealandTwins plead with PM in heartfelt letters: Please let our dad in the countryIf Hollywood stars can enter NZ, why can't our dad: Kiwi twins beg Jacinda Ardern.05 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandProposed fish plant closure could result in 65 jobs lostNew Zealand seafood company Sanford Ltd announced the proposed closure today.05 Aug 02:15 AM
New ZealandFourth confirmed case of listeria in Bay of PlentyThe investigation into the source of a Tauranga outbreak of listeria is ongoing.04 Aug 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEnvironment'Disturbing' rise in BOP greenhouse gas emissionsOverall, emissions in the Bay of Plenty grew 11.9 per cent from 2007 to 2018.03 Aug 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Nightmare': How a walk on a beach ended in horror and heartbreak'This was a tragic outcome for all of us'.31 Jul 07:00 PM
New Zealand81-year-old tells the story behind his major cannabis-growing operation'I'm old and frail and I just wanted to have a bit of better quality of life.'31 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'Stunned': Mayor hits out after minister blocks reserve planMinister apologises after media learns of her decision before the council.30 Jul 12:30 AM
New Zealand'Extremely disturbing': Billboard vandalism becomes personal for MPDamage included blacking out her eyes and drawing Nazi symbols.29 Jul 05:45 AM
New ZealandLucky shot: Tauranga photographer captures Comet NeowiseBut if you want to see it with the naked eye, you are out of luck.28 Jul 06:07 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandElderly man's 'sophisticated' cannabis growing operation to buy wheelchairPolice found 364 cannabis plants at the man's Ōhauiti property.27 Jul 06:24 PM
New ZealandChilly start but sun coming for most of the countryFrosty start to give way to fine weather for most of New Zealand.24 Jul 08:32 PM
New ZealandPopular cheeses recalled over listeria fears - are these products in your fridge?A range of cheese products has been recalled by the Ministry of Primary Industries.24 Jul 05:20 AM
New ZealandCouncils told to loosen up restrictions to promote urban housing developmentsNew policy aims to increase housing development in urban areas of growing cities.23 Jul 07:54 AM
New ZealandCanal tragedy: Downer confirms body retrieved was employeePolice confirm one killed after a vehicle plunged into water.23 Jul 12:10 AM
New ZealandPedestrian injured in Welcome Bay released from hospitalPedestrian in a serious condition, say police.22 Jul 08:21 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHeat or eat? The tough decision some elderly people are makingThere are concerns over how some seniors will cope once special energy payment ends.21 Jul 09:03 PM
CrimeBella Vista trial: Danny Cancian testifies over death threats and $1.3m paymentBella Vista boss says others are to blame as trial continues.20 Jul 05:24 AM
CrimeBella Vista Homes boss Danny Cancian has his day in courtBella Vista Homes director faces judge in Tauranga District Court.20 Jul 12:27 AM
CrimeMan arrested after firearm, ammunition found in carA 24-year-old man was arrested and will appear in the Tauranga District Court tomorrow.18 Jul 10:42 PM
New ZealandCar flips, brings down power lines in Te PukeNo one was in the vehicle when officers arrived.18 Jul 10:09 PM
New ZealandPolice name victim of fatal Waihī crashThe crash happened between a car and a campervan on State Highway 2 last weekend.18 Jul 10:01 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Bee ready for new travel card rolloutOne card to rule them all? Made with funding from NZ On Air.18 Jul 01:43 AM
VideoLocal Focus: Bee ready for new travel card rolloutOne card to rule them all? Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch18 Jul 01:42 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhakaari / White Island hospital bills top $14mDoctors' labour, skin supplies, drugs and intensive care facilities were some of costs.17 Jul 08:00 PM
New ZealandBella Vista trial: 'I did nothing wrong', developer told investigatorsBella Vista Homes developer interviewed by a private investigator.17 Jul 07:10 AM
New ZealandNational vows $31b to crush 'congestion crisis'Plan includes another Auckland Harbour crossing and a four-lane expressway to Tauranga.16 Jul 10:29 PM
VideoLocal Focus: Tauranga Mayor fronts Pāpāmoa ratepayers meetingPowell started with a bad joke and didn't back down. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch16 Jul 12:40 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Mayor fronts Pāpāmoa ratepayers' meetingPowell started with a bad joke and didn't back down. Made with funding from NZ On Air.15 Jul 11:02 PM
