New ZealandStop off, pay extra: New SH2 toll labelled 'unfair' to locals, businessesDrivers exiting and re-entering the TEL at Pāpāmoa East will be charged two tolls.31 Mar 05:00 PM
SportRio Olympian balances gymnastics with medical studiesThe 27-year-old is juggling final-year med school with elite gymnastics.31 Mar 04:01 PM
New ZealandBridge slip stabilised but cycle path stays shutContractors carried out 'mitigation measures' over the weekend.31 Mar 12:44 AM
New Zealand'Stealing from the future': Iwi challenges $3b council investment portfolioNgāti Pūkenga has urged a rethink of the regional council's investment portfolio purpose.30 Mar 09:00 PM
New ZealandDeadly landslide: Tauranga council hires four legal firmsLegal and technical/professional support costs are expected to run to millions of dollars.30 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandCruise giant accused of 'callous' tactics to avoid multimillion Whakaari/White Island payout Stephanie lost her father and sister, then entered a legal battle with the cruise company.30 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessEV surge: Weekly sales hit 1540 as prices at pump biteIran War sees year-to-date registrations more than double.30 Mar 01:35 AM
New ZealandAmbitious plan aims to revive BOP townGovernment Better Off funding includes $250,000 to kickstart projects in Murupara.30 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandTauranga's 'Move On the Move on Orders' protestA 'Move on the Move on Orders' protest was held on the lawns of Tauranga's Holy Trinity Church on Sunday, March 29, 2026. Video/ Rosalie Liddle CrawfordWatch29 Mar 10:02 PM
New ZealandDozens of Kiwis $14k richer after Lotto draw – where lucky tickets were soldFour players also won Powerball Second Division, taking their total winnings to $20,746.29 Mar 07:00 AM
New Zealand'May God's plan for your life come to fruition': Rapist's court prayer retraumatises victimThe young woman had told the court the man had 'used her faith against her'.29 Mar 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerMark Lister: Petrol spike will hit inflation but RBNZ right to hold its nerveOPINION: Markets briefly priced in three OCR hikes after wholesale rates hit July highs.29 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandPolice say missing person last seen in Athenree has been foundShe has been found safe and well.29 Mar 02:08 AM
New ZealandFour councils study shared water services planA formal report later this year will spell out costs, savings and service levels.29 Mar 12:37 AM
AucklandAuckland Airport fog restrictions liftedMorning fog caused widespread travel disruption for both arriving and departing flights.28 Mar 10:32 PM
New ZealandKey Mount route to reopen after rain-triggered closureEngineers say it is now safe for vehicles, with experts to keep monitoring.28 Mar 09:20 PM
New ZealandTauranga homes hit by late-night water outage after major mains breakTauranga District Council says the water is back on for all affected homes.28 Mar 08:27 PM
New ZealandWhakatāne council eyes new boat ramp and pool chargesVisitors could face $20 daily fees at Whakatāne's main boat ramp.28 Mar 01:59 AM
PremiumPremiumAll WhitesFrom All Whites midfield to wedding aisle: Ryan Thomas' crazy weekendRyan Thomas drove almost 250km overnight to reach sister Haley’s wedding.28 Mar 12:51 AM
New ZealandMonth’s rain in days: MetService reviews storm's impact, warns more is comingKaitaia recorded 231mm in two days, more than double its usual March rainfall.28 Mar 12:44 AM
New Zealand'Trust your training': Teen rhythmic gymnast chases world stage dreamThe 16-year-old Tauranga gymnast will compete in Belgium and Portugal in May. 27 Mar 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCricketExplained: What is NZ20? Everything to know about new T20 leagueNew Zealand Cricket has given a green light in principle for the franchise competition.27 Mar 08:00 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Morning Headlines | Saturday, March 28, 2026NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Saturday, March 28, 2026. Foreign Ministers meet at the G7 summit in France, gas prices reach unprecedented levels, jazz festival returns to Tauranga.Watch27 Mar 07:52 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandConstruction downturn hits apprentices, but signs of recovery emergeConstruction is Tauranga’s second-largest employer, with 10,067 jobs in 2025.27 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Petrol prices are going up, but drug prices are coming downOPINION: Meth prices dropped 55% in eight years, and that should concern us all.27 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandPeters returns to Tauranga retirement village he opened, hails retiree voteThe NZ First leader officially opened Greenwood Park as Tauranga MP on December 3, 1988.27 Mar 06:10 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Better than most hotel rooms': Private hospital's $18.6m expansionThe 1000sq m wing will feature several new facilities and is part of a wider growth plan.27 Mar 04:13 AM
New ZealandOrange rain warning: Bay of Plenty hit with road closures, slips and floodingRainfall amounts for BoP have ranged between 100 and 190mm.27 Mar 03:57 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessChargeNet hikes pricing: What it means for the cost of an Auckland-Tauranga EV roadtripAuckland–Tauranga in a Tesla could soon cost nearly as much as driving a petrol car.27 Mar 02:17 AM
New ZealandNew toll point for SH2 near Pāpāmoa: What drivers will payThe toll will affect Tauranga Eastern Link motorists using the Pāpāmoa East Interchange.27 Mar 12:45 AM
New ZealandClassic cars caught in Coromandel floodingRain trackers near Coromandel town logged 347mm in 24 hours.27 Mar 12:26 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEntrepreneur turns health battle into thriving businessThe company's portable device offers on-the-go pain relief for endometriosis.26 Mar 11:10 PM
New Zealand‘A way we can remember them’: 12-hour relay for landslide victimsEight people died in two January landslides in Mount Maunganui and Pāpāmoa.26 Mar 11:04 PM
New ZealandHamilton farmers’ market marks 20 years of local food and communityWeekly market draws over 2000 Sunday visitors in peak season.26 Mar 08:00 PM
