New Zealand‘Step backwards’: MP’s equal voting rights bill challengedIwi group leaders argue the bill ignores political disadvantages faced by Māori.20 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandHistoric site set for major restorationFour trees will be removed to protect archaeological features at the site.20 Mar 03:33 PM
New Zealand'Significant ongoing risk': Man who abducted and raped 14yo girl had raped twice beforeHe came across the young teen walking on her own and plied her with alcohol.20 Mar 06:00 AM
New Zealand‘On his way’: Running prodigy’s coach on playing the long gameAt 15, Sam Ruthe has become the youngest person in history to run a sub-four-minute mile.20 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandOlympians join fight against Bay of Plenty river energy projectThe Māori landowners group proposing the project says people are jumping to conclusions.20 Mar 04:17 AM
OlympicsHigh schooler by day, world beater by night: The balance for Kiwi running prodigyRuthe's father says balancing school and sport is key.19 Mar 09:34 PM
New ZealandCha-ching! Lotto win for Mount Maunganui playerLotto players in Auckland, Mount Maunganui and Tauranga won $333,333 each.19 Mar 08:38 PM
New Zealand‘Growing’ Port of Tauranga ‘critical’ to export goal - Finance MinisterFast-tracking will see decision on port expansion proposal in 'months and not years'.19 Mar 05:46 PM
OlympicsWorld record: 15yo Kiwi becomes youngest ever to run four-minute mileRising star Sam Ruthe has produced another extraordinary run.19 Mar 04:40 PM
New ZealandBoP is NZ’s most expensive place to rentIt's up $20 a week on Auckland and $15 on Wellington.19 Mar 01:56 AM
New ZealandRoad reopens after six people injured in four-vehicle SH2 crashThe highway was closed for about two hours.19 Mar 12:14 AM
SportChris Rattue: Highlights from four decades in sports journalismChris Rattue relfects on the interviews with sports legends who left a lasting impression.18 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandLGxit: Another council legs it from LGNZWestern Bay of Plenty Mayor James Denyer highlighted LGNZ's support for elected members.18 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Felt pretty lucky’: Tauranga greenkeeper’s NZ Open journeyTauranga's Karl Knedler joined Millbrook's greenkeeping team for the NZ Open.18 Mar 03:30 PM
New ZealandMan admits beating woman whose blonde hair turned pink with blood during assaultsThe man pleaded guilty to an altered charge on the second day of his trial.18 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandCopper network outage hits 117 customers in Western Bay of PlentyChorus's copper network is down in parts of Western Bay of Plenty and Tauranga.18 Mar 12:07 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandJuicy Fest, Timeless Summer Tour companies owe more than $2.4mOne ticketholder fears the chances of a refund are 'extremely low'. 17 Mar 10:05 PM
New ZealandPublic warned not to approach wanted manPolice seek Sam Te Puni Tainui, 28, with a warrant for arrest.17 Mar 10:03 PM
New ZealandWild goose chase: Report of swimmers in distress sparks rescue missionRescue teams in Tauranga responded to reports of swimmers in distress.17 Mar 08:03 PM
New ZealandCollege secures regional debating title for third year'Prevalence of technopessimism' subject of grand final debate.17 Mar 08:00 PM
New Zealand‘Privileged and excited’: Pāpāmoa mum’s journey to Ironman successNicole Storm cried with pride for 30 minutes after finishing her first Ironman.17 Mar 07:08 PM
New Zealand96-year-old skydiver honoured for raising $51k for St JohnJean Crabtree, 96, was honoured with the St John Priory Vote of Thanks.17 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWoman's blonde hair turned pink after partner allegedly smashed her head on concreteThe Crown says she was pushed from a moving car by her partner, and then beaten.17 Mar 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumSharesSpark faces pressure as shares hit 14-year lowA2 Milk soars, Smartpay surges amid takeover bids, NZ stocks dip.17 Mar 05:26 AM
New ZealandFour-minute mile in 15yo Tauranga runner Sam Ruthe’s sightsTh teenager is lining up a world record attempt this week.17 Mar 01:14 AM
New Zealand‘Great news’: Early ramp opening to ease Pāpāmoa trafficThe eastbound ramps at Pāpāmoa East Interchange may open in late 2025.17 Mar 01:00 AM
New Zealand‘Significant progress’: New road emerging off SH29A former Caltex Service Station once occupied the site.16 Mar 11:00 PM
New Zealand‘Don’t forget’: Kiwi baker’s heartfelt plea for Ukraine supportHarriet Campbell plans another Ukraine trip with the Never Alone project.16 Mar 09:09 PM
Sport‘Pretty farcical’: Empty high-performance centre under scrutinyIntended as a central training hub, the Karāpiro site is now underused.16 Mar 08:18 PM
New Zealand'The only one that’s ever worked': Pill funding welcomed by endometriosis patient'This will really help, especially young women who are learning to manage the disease.'16 Mar 04:02 PM
New Zealand'It’s still very new in NZ': Horses help transform lives in ŌropiA Tauranga woman is using her own experience to help others with anxiety and depression.16 Mar 04:00 PM
RacingMick on Monday: Sterner tests await top stableThe time for sterner tests has arrived for one of New Zealand's most powerful stables.16 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Eroding a democracy’: Backlash over community board changesWestern Bay council proposes three boards to improve representation and reduce rates.15 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandRevealed: Hundreds of children escaped from early childhood centres in NZ in five yearsFour children were found 'running around on the road'; another was found near a highway.15 Mar 04:03 PM
