New ZealandMeet the candidates running for Bay of Plenty Regional CouncilThere are 18 in the race for Tauranga's seats, 11 for Western Bay and three for Mauao.05 Aug 04:26 AM
New ZealandTauranga GP honoured for 'investing in the next generation of doctors'In between patients, he manages an avocado orchard and writes stories.05 Aug 02:39 AM
OpinionSarah Sinclair: From planning to reality – the urgent path for NZ infrastructureWe need to make asset maintenance as sexy – if not sexier – than the big new projects.04 Aug 10:22 PM
New Zealand'Huge backward step': Debate over Govt's new education proposalThe new system replaces NCEA with national qualifications over five years.04 Aug 07:58 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPeter Reidy: Why KiwiRail's bold electrification plan is crucial for NZ's futureDevelopment should be seen through a transport lens rather than road v rail.04 Aug 04:59 PM
New ZealandWhy region's rural shoppers face higher prices than urbanitesThe dashboard tracks a 68-item shop across seven supermarkets in Tauranga and Western Bay.03 Aug 10:31 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerMark Lister: The pros and cons of paying down your mortgage fasterMortgage rates are below 5%, offering a stable return.03 Aug 04:00 PM
New ZealandA couple bought a house in a holiday hotspot. The woman living there refused to leaveThe woman said she was trying to negotiate with the bank and didn't consent to the sale.03 Aug 01:51 AM
New Zealand'Here to shake things up': Tauranga real estate firm rebrandsTremains Tauranga has reinvented itself as Bower Real Estate.02 Aug 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandNational scandal: Inquest finally delivers answers on Malachi Subecz murder'He was just a very, very special kid to me' - his mum described herself as a pushover02 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandArmed raid reveals alleged meth lab in TaurangaA Tauranga man faces charges after a suspected P-lab was discovered by police in Judea.02 Aug 07:27 AM
New ZealandPaid parking would 'kill all the businesses', meeting hearsThe council delayed the start of paid parking to explore resident permits.01 Aug 06:02 PM
New Zealand'Colder than usual': Frosty mornings forecast for much of NZSettled and calm conditions predicted for most of the country this weekend.01 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand87yo to row Tauranga Harbour in tribute to son’s Atlantic featThe journey honours his late son Phil, a record-setting transatlantic rower.01 Aug 03:47 AM
New ZealandTeacher hurt after asking student to put phone awayThe incident, reported to police as a serious assault, also involved a student.01 Aug 12:33 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWelcome to Toll-ranga: City with 2/3 of NZ's toll roads set for moreAs a new gantry is proposed, a councillor says there's a 'double standard' being applied.31 Jul 11:59 PM
PremiumPremiumStock takesStock Takes: What to watch out for this reporting seasonWill this month's company reporting season reveal a turnaround for the sharemarket?31 Jul 11:00 PM
New ZealandPolice confirm Maketū operation linked to Rotorua deathThe police operation in Maketū began four days after Zain Matenga Taikato-Fox's death.31 Jul 08:06 AM
New ZealandWhy Gisborne's airport delays highlight regional travel challengesAir NZ offered road transport to Napier due to limited flight availability.31 Jul 05:00 AM
New ZealandPro-golfer's son joins the family business with simulation venture'I’ve seen the trend towards more popularity around the sport... more golf entertainment.'31 Jul 04:00 AM
New ZealandMan who wanted to hear Ardern's 'neck snap' says jail is 'terrifying''I was simply sharing an opinion on an online forum ... I just would like to go home.'30 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Stressed, depressed, lost': Father's push to revolutionise ADHD support'My mission ... is to make the Bay of Plenty the Silicon Valley of neurodiversity.'30 Jul 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Multiple excuses': Concrete tradie accused of taking deposits but not completing the jobsJason Mark Lambert is defending 28 charges involving $80,000.30 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandRetail crime investigations in some regions halved under police directive Police dropped 5454 shoplifting cases under $500 due to guidance on value thresholds.30 Jul 05:55 AM
New Zealand‘Huge’ armed police op in Bay of Plenty townArmed officers and about 25 police cars are reported to be present around Maketū.30 Jul 02:16 AM
Sport'Integrity, fairness, consistency': School Sport NZ proposes Year 14 student banDebate comes to a head after recent issues in rowing, rugby, mountain-bike competitions.29 Jul 09:36 PM
New Zealand'We stress every time it rains': Neighbours' flooding fightTe Puke neighbours urge council to take action to stop flooding during heavy rain.29 Jul 07:02 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Chaotic' or 'collaborative': Where schools stand on open-plan classroomsRotorua principals have seen different results from the larger learning spaces.28 Jul 07:49 PM
New ZealandParking fees rile resident: 'Over $2000 a year just to park outside my house'Councillors rejected resident permits, which would exempt parking charges.28 Jul 07:49 PM
New Zealand'You were everything': Man who died from critical injuries in Rotorua rememberedFour men took the injured man to Rotorua Hospital on Saturday night.28 Jul 07:38 AM
New Zealand'Trail of blood': Violent attack after couple followed home from pub'You can’t call the police because we know where you live and we’re gangsters.'28 Jul 04:57 AM
PremiumPremiumSchool Rugby'The next Benji': Brother of Warriors star makes waves as King's go topCalvin Harris-Tavita has shown his match-winning chops in 1A First XV rugby.28 Jul 03:01 AM
New ZealandPM dismisses Greens' rail idea, says roads first'High-quality roading infrastructure' the Golden Triangle priority: Christopher Luxon.28 Jul 12:38 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCouncil's $40k cocktail party guest list released after officials interveneThe Ombudsman said there was public interest in the 'non-essential celebration'.27 Jul 07:43 PM
