New ZealandMount Maunganui residents fighting fires with garden hosesFire has broken out alongside railway lines on State Highway 29A.24 Feb 04:35 AM
New ZealandMan in critical condition after alleged Pāpāmoa assault overnightInvestigators have been seen putting up tarpaulins, and one arrest has been made.24 Feb 02:13 AM
New ZealandBreak out the blankets and brollies - cold snap hits NZCyclone Oma is headed off north, but a cold southerly will bring rain and winds today.23 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandConvicted hip-hop producers' second shot at appeal quashedThe pair were convicted and jailed for eight-and-a-half years in 2017.22 Feb 02:59 AM
VideoLocal Focus: $2.5 million green space a 'slap in the face' for retailersShops closing down blame the 'skatepark'. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch21 Feb 10:09 PM
KahuTauranga Māori woman shocked by landlord's racist textsShe tells landlords not to expect the next person to rent to be like the last tenant.21 Feb 08:00 PM
New ZealandChristchurch quake 'a lifetime ago'Eight years since Christchurch's tragic earthquake, those who were there remember.21 Feb 07:00 PM
New ZealandPrimary teachers plan crucial stopworks on March 18-22Primary teachers will hold stopwork meetings in March on their latest pay offer.21 Feb 01:17 AM
EntertainmentSons of Zion, Kings in line up in free Bay gigLine up announced for Arataki Big Day Out20 Feb 10:24 PM
New ZealandPolice release name of Ōpōtiki crash victimThe victim was Craig William Heays, 44, of Tauranga.20 Feb 01:44 AM
BusinessKiwifruit growers concerned over water accessRestricted access to town water supply could harm kiwifruit growth, say industry reps.19 Feb 08:00 PM
New ZealandPeople desperate for rental housingPeople coming in for "crying sessions" has become common in Tauranga rental companies.19 Feb 05:14 PM
New ZealandCrackdown may drive out home-based carersEXCLUSIVE: Policy for those in home-based work tipped to lift fees and force some to quit.19 Feb 04:00 PM
BusinessHollywood, Wellywood, now Boppywood?Investigation into the viability of a film studio in the region will begin in March.18 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandAppointments delayed as junior doctor strikes continueAnother junior doctors' strike is planned for Tuesday next week, February 26.18 Feb 08:00 PM
New ZealandChildhood centre numbers soar as teacher shortage bitesThe number of early childhood centres has surged, yet some kids remain on waiting lists.18 Feb 05:00 PM
LifestyleJoe and Elvor start a rising tsunami of supportMore friends for elderly folks who just need company. Made with funding from NZ On Air.17 Feb 10:00 PM
VideoLocal Focus: Joe and Elvor touching heartsMore friends for elderly people who just need company. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch17 Feb 05:33 PM
New ZealandMakeshift village for homeless sparks backlash from other residentsTauranga church property turned into a makeshift village for a 24 homeless people15 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandExtra lifeguard patrols added as sun, big waves stick aroundOff-duty lifeguards made around 22 rescues this week15 Feb 12:19 AM
BusinessRecord $83m in building consents in one monthTauranga City Council issued $83 million in consents during January 2019.14 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandFamily remain hopeful missing Maketū man will be foundMohi was last seen on Monday13 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandVolunteers searching for missing manExtensive search under way for missing Maketu man.13 Feb 01:48 AM
VideoLocal Focus: Midwives have had enoughMidwives across the country are taking part in a strike. Made with funding from NZ On Air. Watch12 Feb 03:02 AM
New ZealandThe heat is on - again! Hot week forecast for many KiwisHunua in Auckland forecast to swelter in region's hottest day of the year.11 Feb 04:00 PM
CricketCricket: BOP Development keep winningBay of plenty Development beat Northland by 13 runs at the weekend.10 Feb 08:01 PM
New ZealandBeachgoers brave rough seas off Tauranga despite warningsThe wild seas are expected to churn until Tuesday10 Feb 03:30 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Sprinkler ban a pain for 4-year-old RylanThe council isn't sure when the sprinkler ban will end. Made with funding from NZ On Air.10 Feb 02:14 AM
VideoLocal Focus: Sprinkler ban a pain for 4-year-old RylanThe Council are not sure when the sprinkler ban will end. Made with funding from NZ On Air. Watch08 Feb 10:00 PM
New ZealandResidents devastated after cats shot with slug gun"She came home and hid under the bed...I could see a hole in her back leg."08 Feb 07:36 PM
LifestyleIs this the anti Marie Kondo? Charity shop giving away clutterThe Society of St Vincent de Paul in Tauranga is having its first "community free sale".08 Feb 05:17 PM
New ZealandHighway 61 rider guilty of dangerous driving causing deathJames Eric Hiroki and Carey Raymond Leask will be sentenced on March 22.08 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew Bay of Plenty school opens todayA new Bay of Plenty school is having its opening ceremony today.06 Feb 09:11 PM
New ZealandPolice search for driver after van crashes into power pole in KatikatiThe crash sparked a small vegetation fire06 Feb 05:33 PM
