PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'We ensure it's not a lottery:' Former cop and MP turned PI on finding out the truth Northland PI Mike Sabin works with a team of six former-detectives to gather evidence. 26 Jul 09:00 PM
New ZealandFrom school caretaker to blueberry farmerDes Samuels never intended to get into blueberries; he now manages 11,000 plants.26 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'No one is invincible': Deaths and close calls plague region's roadsLocal road toll stands at five – and only luck stopped it being more, says road cop.26 Jul 12:06 AM
New Zealand'State-of-the-art': Golf club completes $3m developmentClub's state-of-the-art driving range now open alongside huge new practice green. 25 Jul 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMount residents fret as future of prime site in limboDeveloper behind 8-storey apartment plan 'couldn’t come to an agreement' with council.25 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandKiwifruit growers eye positive returns The kiwifruit harvest is nearly complete, with over 215 million trays picked.25 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: It's time to fully review our local government structureOPINION: But any changes must be the right ones for the right reasons.25 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Stressful' night for family separated by cordon during drug raid'I thought to myself, 'holy s***, what’s happening'.'25 Jul 06:27 AM
Talanoa'Thank you for leading the way' – 'Fiji' Veikoso remembered as the voice that changed the gameGeorge 'Fiji' Veikoso: 'He gave us hope from a young age.'25 Jul 03:58 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Incredible improvement': College to ditch open-plan classes after NCEA trialPāpāmoa College was planning the move before the Government called time on open layouts.25 Jul 12:51 AM
New ZealandOngoing police presence: Tauranga drug bust leads to arrestA hazmat truck was present during the police operation in Tauranga.24 Jul 08:57 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Turned the corner': $207b in NZ's infrastructure pipeline, PM tells contractors'The future for civil construction in New Zealand is bright.'24 Jul 08:01 PM
New Zealand'Back on track': Greens push for regional rail revivalThe Green Party launched a petition to extend a regional passenger rail link to Tauranga.24 Jul 07:01 AM
EntertainmentL.A.B and Stan Walker to kick off summer tour in TaurangaAaradhna, Te Wehi and Corrella join them for the December show.23 Jul 10:25 PM
New ZealandHow a cargo ship lost its rudder and narrowly avoided groundingSwift action by the crew brought it to a halt with just 1m of water under the keel.23 Jul 09:30 PM
BusinessHas the rental market flatlined? Median rental prices down, 'affordability ceiling' curbing risesFirst time since 2009 the median national rent price had gone down, Cotality says. 23 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusiness reportHow Fonterra and Zespri are navigating US tariff hurdlesAs well as tariffs, a whole range of factors go into negotiations with markets23 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandLGNZ backs Tauranga mayor's call for council structure reviewMahé Drysdale emphasised designing a system that works for local communities.23 Jul 05:01 AM
New Zealand'Ultimate sacrifice': Capsized jetskiier died after giving lifejacket to struggling brotherTwo brothers headed out on a jetski. Only one came back alive.23 Jul 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Really improve things': Early off-ramp opening for Pāpāmoa commutersCouncillor Steve Morris says it will ease evening traffic bottlenecks.23 Jul 02:28 AM
New ZealandRoutine traffic stop uncovers guns and drugs in TaurangaA 28-year-old man faces charges, including possession of methamphetamine and cannabis.23 Jul 12:36 AM
New Zealand'Good outcome': Trial reopening for Tauranga street closed seven years The Hairini St slip lane was closed to avoid a three-lane merge at a notorious bottleneck.22 Jul 11:46 PM
KahuFrom gymnastics to CrossFit: How Lexi Fyhn is conquering the worldLexi Fyhn, 14, will compete in the CrossFit Games in Ohio from August 21-24.22 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil to pause region-wide geothermal plan and consider Rotorua tweaksThe council is putting the geothermal plan on hold amid resource management reform.22 Jul 12:59 AM
New ZealandStreet named for community champion as housing project beginsThe project features five rent-to-own homes, aiming for completion by Christmas.21 Jul 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonProperty Insider: Why Fletcher Building is selling its $60m Penrose siteOPINION: After 52 years making Gib in Penrose, Winstone Wallboards' 5ha site is for sale.21 Jul 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumManufacturingElectric motorbike maker Ubco saved by rich-list familiesThe company will stay in Mount Maunganui.21 Jul 08:32 PM
New Zealand'Huge problems': Business owners upset over paid parking planSeveral streets and avenues to have new two-hour limits, with fines starting at $20.21 Jul 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Pretty cool': 10yo golfer beats 77yo club president to take cup winThe handicap match play tournament ran over six weeks.21 Jul 02:03 AM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyKing's topple champions in Auckland First XV rugby shake-upKing's College defeated Kelston Boys' High 28-5, securing a bonus point.21 Jul 01:00 AM
New ZealandDoctors alarmed by whooping cough surge'We’ve had small children ending up in hospital.'20 Jul 08:23 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerOpinion: Limited relief ahead for NZ mortgage borrowersMortgage rates dropped over 2% in 18 months, but further relief is limited.20 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandFrom puppy chaos to competitive husky racing'This breed is a working dog and needs to run and have a purpose.'19 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'That's mana': Club spirit drives historic rugby winWhakarewarewa clinched the Baywide Premier men's rugby title by beating Tauranga Sports.19 Jul 08:10 AM
