New ZealandMighty ponga trees save driver as car plunges towards streamRescuers abseiled down a bank and extracted the man, who was trapped for about 30 minutes.15 Jul 05:23 AM
New Zealand'Grateful no one was killed': Man clambers on campervan to rescue pensioner hurt in twisterA tornado flipped a campervan, injuring an elderly man inside.15 Jul 03:26 AM
New Zealand'Absolutely destroyed': Tornado flips motorhome in Northland, traps elderly manA mini tornado flipped a motorhome, trapping an elderly man inside.15 Jul 12:34 AM
New Zealand'Shocking' cuts: 160-plus jobs at risk, campuses face closureWith declining student numbers, 'it is just no longer viable to operate in this way'.14 Jul 11:58 PM
New ZealandVaccine decline threatens 95% target as hesitancy growsFamilies are refusing vaccinations in vulnerable communities, experts warn.14 Jul 09:34 PM
New ZealandNew home for Tauranga netball: $14m Baypark plan progressesThe new facility will include a new building plus 14 asphalt and nine cushioned courts.14 Jul 07:00 PM
New ZealandSnapchat predator raped teen while on bail for similar offendingHe groomed and violated a 13-year-old while awaiting trial for raping a 16-year-old.14 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFirst XV rugby: Palmerston North lead Super 8; Rathkeale dominatePalmerston North defeated St John's 34-0, leading the Super 8 by four points.14 Jul 03:49 AM
AirlinesRegional airline grounded for 10 days by Civil Aviation AuthorityThe chief says the airline's version of WoF was revoked but customers can still fly.14 Jul 03:12 AM
New ZealandIn Vogue: How a self-taught hobby became a globally sought-after businessMichaela McBride started her business 10 years ago.14 Jul 02:46 AM
Auckland'Mum, I’m a strong boy aren’t I?’ Murdered 5-year-old's mother breaks down in court over final phone call with son A coroner's inquiry into Malachi Subecz's death in 2021 began today. 14 Jul 02:41 AM
New Zealand'Plague of hoons' on motorbikes tearing up Tauranga parks'Off they go waving their finger in the air.'13 Jul 07:03 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerOpinion: Why Mary Meeker's latest AI insights can't be ignoredInfluential trends report by 'Queen of the Internet' returns after six-year hiatus. 13 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandTauranga's Sam Ruthe breaks two NZ records in LAThe 16-year-old ran a time of 3m 40s in the 1500m in Los Angeles. 13 Jul 04:58 AM
New Zealand'Palpable grief': Motorcyclist who killed two people had 11 previous driving convictionsThe couple were walking home when Mark Kimber sped through an intersection and hit them.12 Jul 11:00 PM
Boxing'My moment': NZ-born boxer becomes first Māori to be crowned undisputed world champIn her debut at Madison Square Garden, the 30-year-old produced a 'total beatdown'.12 Jul 03:58 AM
New Zealand'Some of the worst we’ve seen': Huge pile of concrete dumped illegallyCleaning up the concrete and other waste is expected to cost between $25,000 and $30,000.12 Jul 12:00 AM
EntertainmentComedian Dai Henwood forgets about cancer in the chaos of 7 Days LiveNo cameras, censors or lawyers, as TV team prepares for 'rule-breaking' national tour.12 Jul 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Powerful example': Mum overcomes addiction to build a life helping others'I discovered a renewed sense of purpose.'11 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSharesMarket close: 'Green shoots' for Ryman – positive reaction to earnings outlookRural services group PGG Wrightson rose 14c or 6.9% to $2.17.11 Jul 06:25 AM
New ZealandSubstation fault cuts power to thousands in TaurangaPower was cut to 21,529 customers at 12.30pm in Tauranga.11 Jul 03:01 AM
New ZealandTheatre stalwart's triumphant return after PTSD recoveryDi Leach is returning to theatre seven years after she became unwell.11 Jul 02:00 AM
Silver Ferns'Moments are priceless': Silver Ferns stars reunite for TV reality showThe show aims to inspire more girls to play netball across New Zealand.11 Jul 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'A sad loss': Why this prostate cancer treatment is 'disappearing' in NZ'It’s not the treatment that’s the problem,' a urologist says.10 Jul 08:02 PM
New ZealandThe amalgamation debate: Mayor claims 'no one’s prepared to act'Tauranga mayor wants 'tough' conversations now. Where do the 3 other BoP leaders stand?09 Jul 09:20 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: I am disappointed in Auckland FC's stadium proposalOPINION: Trump's tariffs for Japan and Korea could have geopolitical consequences.09 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I wasn't prepared to wait': Youngest Govt MP on seizing his big opportunity'I thought, I'm 26 years old, but I'm going to give this a crack – this is my home.'09 Jul 12:26 AM
New Zealand'Ecstatic' reunion: Cat found after year-long disappearanceTwelve months after going missing in Hamurana, Franco the cat turned up.09 Jul 12:00 AM
LifestyleThe secret sauce of the bar named NZ's best 'I’ve always wanted to be called an institution – that’s my goal.'08 Jul 10:00 PM
New ZealandNew sculpture for Tauranga: Artist chosen for bold six-figure CBD artworkPaul Darragh's piece comes after 7m steel sculpture installed in Red Square last year.08 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandBoat in perilous position in Tauranga HarbourPolice were alerted to a sinking boat in Tauranga Harbour at 2.45pm.08 Jul 01:04 AM
Travel newsWhere to next? Five dreamy holidays with all the perksPlan your next holiday with these five fantastic offers.07 Jul 07:00 PM
New ZealandTruck driver back at work and walking again after surviving fatal crashHe had nine surgeries: 'There was nothing left - no bones or anything left in my foot.'07 Jul 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Long-term strategy': How iwi are outpacing major NZ companiesTainui's assets grew to $1.9m, enabling $56m distribution to marae.07 Jul 05:00 PM
