New ZealandMan charged in relation to 17-year-old's death in Te PukePolice have made an arrest following the death of a 17-year-old.21 Dec 02:09 AM
New ZealandYoung police fan gets tour of a lifetimeThe 4-year-old wants to be a policeman when he grows up.20 Dec 06:39 PM
New ZealandMates deliver taxi filled with foodA man's mission to be a better person has resulted in a foodbank donation like no other.19 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandTeen bashed in 'cowardly, unprovoked' attackTeen seriously assaulted in a "cowardly" unprovoked attack at Mount Maunganui.19 Dec 03:03 AM
New ZealandName released in fatal crashThe woman who died in a fatal motorcycle crash can now be named.18 Dec 10:02 PM
KahuCouncil may gift $1m historic property to trustA historic public property on 11 Mission St near Tauranga's CBD may be gifted to a trust.18 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil picks controversial new name for parkTwo-thirds of people rejected the name in a public consultation.18 Dec 07:40 PM
New ZealandJoy for heartbroken father who lost keepsakeA couple's heartbreak at losing a keepsake of their stillborn son has now become joy.18 Dec 07:00 PM
New ZealandGuilty verdicts in $645k fraud trialTauranga jury retires to consider verdicts in alleged $645k fraud trial.18 Dec 01:49 AM
New ZealandTauranga Salvation Army van back on roadOffers of help came as far away as Auckland17 Dec 08:47 PM
New ZealandHigh-crash SH2 passing lane closed for ChristmasWe ask drivers to be patient so that everybody gets home or to their destination safely."16 Dec 09:34 PM
New ZealandFraud trial accused denies knowing about $645K investments had nothing to do with himOne of the two men on trial defending fraud charges claims no link to $645K investments.16 Dec 08:00 PM
CrimeTauranga vigil for Grace Millane 'full of love and kindness'Two vigils were held in Tauranga for Grace Millane over the weekend.16 Dec 02:43 AM
New ZealandChristmas weather set to be a cracker - but only for someChristmas Day sun for the centre, rain or showers in the north and south15 Dec 10:06 PM
New ZealandSpectacular thunderstorm: 27,000 lightning strikes hit North IslandRain totalling 50mm fell in an Auckland suburb in two hours, and others are without power.14 Dec 07:32 PM
CrimeMove to close Mount liquor ban 'loophole' for summerCouncillor checking out bonfire complaint finds himself in the middle of a violent brawl.14 Dec 07:13 PM
New ZealandIncredible lightning over TaurangaThunder and lightning rolls over Tauranga14 Dec 09:34 AM
New ZealandVigil held for Grace Millane in TaurangaTauranga locals turn out for a vigil honouring Grace Millane14 Dec 03:30 AM
New ZealandWheels stolen from Salvation Army vanTauranga Salvation Army's Christmas efforts have been hampered by theft.14 Dec 02:00 AM
CommoditiesCompany fined $40k for discharging 150 litres of oil into harbourThe oil is expected to persist in the harbour for one to two years.12 Dec 09:00 PM
New ZealandBayfair Shopping Centre evacuatedBayfair Shopping Centre has been evacuated in a fire emergency.11 Dec 11:41 PM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorm watch for Bay of PlentyA severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for the Bay of Plenty today.11 Dec 08:14 PM
New ZealandVigils planned across New Zealand for Grace MillaneCandlelight vigils and walks are being planned across the country in memory of Grace.10 Dec 08:38 PM
New ZealandTauranga paraglider killed in crash namedThe name of the man killed in a paragliding crash at Mount Maunganui has been released.09 Dec 06:11 PM
Rugby SevensAll Blacks Sevens go down to South Africa at Cape Town SevensAll Blacks Sevens finish last sevens campaign of the year.09 Dec 05:50 PM
New ZealandMan watches paraglider friend plummet to deathA Tauranga man has told of watching a paraglider friend in his last moments before a crash08 Dec 09:07 PM
New ZealandLife on the street: Nine months on 15th AvenueFormer homeless man says if it wasn't for foodbank help, he'd be back on the streets.08 Dec 08:00 PM
EducationŌtūmoetai Primary School principal passes baton on"I've been in the field for 46 years and it's time to take a break," principal says.08 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandFormer MP Tony Ryall: 'Why I left politics'Former MP Tony Ryall has purposely kept a low profile since exiting politics in 2014.07 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandParaglider dies in Mount Maunganui crashThe crash occurred about 6.20pm on the eastern side of the Mount.07 Dec 09:00 PM
New ZealandMPI believes needle in strawberry was isolated eventThere was no evidence of any risks in the supply chain or the food safety system.07 Dec 02:21 AM
New ZealandTeacher finds pin buried in kids' strawberriesIt is the latest in a string of food contamination scares involving strawberries.06 Dec 09:00 PM
CricketIndia A and New Zealand A eager for outcomeThe three-match 50-over series starts at Bay Oval today.06 Dec 04:00 PM
RetailJingle bells: Mall opens after massive $115m make-overBayfair is celebrating its first stage of the new revamp05 Dec 06:18 PM
