New ZealandJust six backpacks for one yearADVENTURE: The Stokes family, from Papamoa, are backpacking around the world for a year. PHOTO/SUPPLIED 211216RK02BOP_stokes By Ruth 03 Jan 08:00 PM
New ZealandOystercatcher chick hatches at MountThe first of the two oystercatcher eggs has hatched on Mount Maunganui Beach sparking fears the chick and its sibling will become 03 Jan 06:16 AM
LifestylePlenty on offer at Bay's biggest races of the seasonby Kiri Gillespie FUN DAY OUT: Groom-to-be Grant Edwards spent much of his stag party at the Tauranga Races in a ''pretty comfortable'' 02 Jan 08:55 PM
New ZealandEmergency department 'heaving'MEAT THE MAYOR: Tauranga Mayor Greg Brownless served up sausages at the waterfront on New Year's Eve. Photo/George Novak 311216gn04bop By 02 Jan 06:00 PM
New ZealandTeens indecently assaulted at beachThe teenaged females were approached by four men at about 12.30am and indecently assaulted on the beach between Pacific Ave and Banks Ave.01 Jan 08:48 PM
New ZealandThursday the pick in changeable weekBay of Islands the place to be for summer sun today01 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ's first babies of 2017As most Kiwis were partying to see the new year in, others were being born.01 Jan 03:28 AM
New ZealandNew Year crowds well behavedPolice are "generally pleased" with behaviour at New Year's Eve celebrations across the country and say there were no significant issues or incidents reported.31 Dec 07:02 PM
New ZealandKiwis party in a bright New YearRevellers packed out bars and party-hot spots the length of the country last night to welcome in 2017. Fine weather in most of the 31 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandAssaults prompt hospitals to install panic alarmsENOUGH: Bay of Plenty District Health Board acting chief executive Pete Chandler said panic alarms will be installed in standalone 28 Dec 06:00 PM
New ZealandInjured motorist flown to hospital after early morning Mt Maunganui crashA person is seriously injured after an early morning crash in Mt Maunganui.28 Dec 05:31 PM
New ZealandWeather: Drizzle clears for fine NYEA weak cold front will bring cloud, drizzle and showers to the country over the next few days but should clear in time for New Year celebrations.28 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandXmas weather: What are we in store for?What will start out as a cloudy morning for most of the country should clear as the Christmas day wears on, but the odd shower is in store too.24 Dec 07:18 PM
New ZealandChristmas day forecast to be mainly fineWet weather today will clear throughout the country making way for a mainly fine Christmas weekend.22 Dec 05:35 PM
BusinessTauranga's state housing portfolio soldAccessible Properties has signed a contract with the Government confirming it will acquire and manage 1140 state homes in Tauranga.22 Dec 05:30 AM
New ZealandHoliday traffic: Slow, getting slowerTraffic has already slowed to a crawl in parts of the country as holidaymakers head out of town for Christmas.22 Dec 03:50 AM
New ZealandSpot fine for no life jacketRecreational boaties not carrying or wearing life jackets may get on-the-spot $300 fines this summer. Director of Maritime New Zealand 22 Dec 12:03 AM
New ZealandOnly peaks can dwarf massive cruise shipIt's the biggest cruise ship to visit and likely the most valuable machine to call at New Zealand.21 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandDrugs, guns and cash seized from Bay gangPolice seized $506,000 worth of methamphetamine, four firearms, $128,000 in cash and found a house which had been converted into a cannabis growing operation.20 Dec 04:58 AM
New ZealandWarm, wet, wild: 2016's extreme weatherThere was a record downpour in Auckland, a tornado in Taranaki and "quake lights" above Wellington. Oh, and 2016 was likely also New Zealand's hottest year on record.20 Dec 01:59 AM
New ZealandMonth-long sting catches 130 drink-driversKelly_Makiha_FEB16.eps A month-long sting in the Bay of Plenty and Waikato targeting drink-drivers caught 130 people over the limit. The 19 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandInjured climber waits 3hrs for rescueA man lay on rocks for three hours before he was rescued by helicopter with a serious leg injury.18 Dec 06:29 PM
New ZealandXmas week weather: Gusts, rain, sunIf variety is the spice of life, this week is set to be a lively one.18 Dec 05:24 PM
New ZealandWoman killed in Omokoroa crash namedAn elderly woman who died in a car crash on Friday night has been named by police.17 Dec 06:16 PM
New ZealandMultiple rescues at North Island beachesA man came close to drowning before being rescued by members of the public in what has been a dramatic day at the country's beaches.17 Dec 03:53 AM
New ZealandOne dead after crash near TaurangaPolice said the crash happened on Anderley Ave in Omokoroa shortly before 7.30pm.16 Dec 07:25 AM
EducationTauranga lawyer earns PhDLeading local family law specialist Fiona Mackenzie was awarded a PhD in law from Otago University yesterday, three decades after 14 Dec 09:20 PM
KahuRoyal approval for old paddle's returnThe paddle's original owner, Ngai Te Rangi chief Hori Ngatai (1832-1912) PHOTO/ALEXANDER TURNBULL LIBRARY141216sp02bop.JPG Alfred 14 Dec 08:30 PM
New ZealandChild playing with lighter burns family home downA child playing with a lighter is believed to have started the fire that destroyed a house in Otumoetai yesterday. The fire service 14 Dec 08:00 PM
EducationSeven teachers retiring with 180 years' experienceNEW PASTURES: Seven Otumoetai teachers are retiring this year. L-R Doreen Swetman, Larry Dixon, Julie Eagle, Stewart Henderson, Anna 14 Dec 05:00 PM
CrimeOutpouring of donations after Tauranga family's Christmas burglaryMore than $1800 has been raised for a Tauranga family of 10 who lost all their Christmas presents to thieves this week. The Filo 14 Dec 03:11 AM
KahuAncient paddle reunited with Maori hapuPaddle: 131216RK01BOP A paddle gifted by the renowned Maori chief Hori Ngatai to a young English army lieutenant 150 years ago is 13 Dec 07:10 PM
CrimeBurglar steals Christmas presents from Tauranga family of 10HELPING HAND: Haeata Charitable Trust founder and friend Teisha Reihana is supporting the Filo family, who had all their Christmas 13 Dec 05:00 PM
EnvironmentWatch NZH Local Focus: Katikati community focused on clean waterOngare Point, just north of Katikati is home to a massive community effort to clean up the waterways. Made with funding from NZ On Air.12 Dec 06:37 PM
