New ZealandTauranga Lotto punter 'stunned' with $19k winThey missed out on scooping the historic $40 million Lotto prize but a Mount Maunganui winner was still "stunned" when they unwittingly claimed almost $20,000.10 Jul 08:00 PM
EntertainmentStars to celebrate Bob Marley in concertSome of NZ's biggest musical stars will come together in Tauranga to pay homage to Bob Marley with an outdoor concert at the end of this year.10 Jul 05:00 PM
LifestyleTrees hooked on crochet in GreertonLike the suburb's residents, the trees in Greerton, Tauranga are rugged up in winter woollies.10 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandJoggers see fire, raise alarm early (+video)An electrical fault in an external air conditioning unit is suspected to have caused a fire that damaged the Bayfair branch of physiotherapy business Body in Motion.07 Jul 11:16 PM
PropertyStruggling children to reap retail benefitsThe future looks brighter for Kiwi kids living in hardship in Tauranga and Auckland thanks to the announcement of a new partnership 06 Jul 11:38 PM
New Zealand$34m a big draw for Tauranga Lotto puntersTonight's $34 million Powerball draw is one of the largest prizes in New Zealand history and punters are hitting the shops in droves for their chance to win.05 Jul 07:47 PM
New ZealandSuperGold cardholders take fight to ParliamentTauranga Grey Power members will be among those presenting a petition to Parliament today to halt the changes to the SuperGold Card by the Government.04 Jul 07:16 PM
New ZealandPrincipals seek clarity on disciplineSchool principals uncertain about their right to discipline international students have asked the Ministry of Education to clear up confusion.04 Jul 05:30 PM
TravelRoad trip: Comfort on the CoromandelA beach trip is sometimes best mid-winter. Tim Roxborogh goes in search of the sun.02 Jul 11:21 PM
New ZealandFlu shots 'no-brainer' for those at riskA Tauranga mother whose 2-year-old was hospitalised with the flu is warning others to get vaccinated - especially those with respiratory illness.30 Jun 11:30 PM
New ZealandMan accused of murdering 3-month-oldMan appeared in Tauranga Court charged with the murder of three-month-old baby Richard Uddin.29 Jun 12:05 AM
New ZealandRiver, the rescued pup, sure has grownRiver, the puppy saved by a Bay primary school student last year, has settled in with her rescuer's family and grown into a lovable, large dog.28 Jun 01:27 AM
Sport'Weekend from hell' for rugby boyA Mount father says his family has been through a "weekend from hell" after his son suffered a serious neck injury in a secondary school rugby game.27 Jun 08:19 PM
New ZealandMan shot with rifle in TaurangaA man was shot with a rifle in Tauranga last night, police are seeking more information. The mans injuries are not life threatening.23 Jun 11:00 PM
New ZealandUnease at schools' funding overhaulA new proposed funding scheme for schools and teachers has been likened to 90s bulk-funding and has already received criticism by both the secondary and primary school unions.23 Jun 09:27 PM
New ZealandEx-teacher admits assaulting boysA former teacher has admitted molesting two of his male students at Mount Maunganui College in the 1970s and into 1980.22 Jun 08:43 PM
New ZealandSinger's 'mews' returns after 8 yearsFletcher Oxford was so heartbroken about the disappearance of his cat he performed a song on national TV imploring her to come home - 8 years later, she has.21 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandDame Susan Devoy: Take on more refugeesRace Relations Commission Dame Susan Devoy says NZ needs to take on more refugees to show it is deserving of a seat at the UN Security Council.17 Jun 03:37 AM
BusinessThe avocado bandits pushing up pricesBrazen thieves have been targeting avocado growers in the district, with up to a dozen theft complaints to Western Bay police in the past six weeks.15 Jun 08:19 PM
New ZealandBaby death: Parents face manslaughter chargesThe Bay of Plenty parents accused of causing the death of their 8-month-old baby boy will defend the allegation at a jury trial.14 Jun 11:53 PM
New ZealandRuptured gas main in central TaurangaEmergency services are responding to a gas leak in central Tauranga.14 Jun 11:13 PM
New ZealandKiwi's KFC stunt 'traumatised my girl'Kiwi lifesaving champ branded gutless by father of little girl hit by flying tub of KFC coleslaw.09 Jun 08:30 PM
ConstructionLeaky school dispute tips builder into liquidationA dispute between a Tauranga builder and the Ministry of Education over school weathertightness issues tipped the builder into liquidation, an official report says.08 Jun 11:38 PM
New ZealandHomicide investigation after baby's deathPolice have confirmed they are treating the death of a 3-month-old baby in Tauranga as suspicious.08 Jun 02:29 AM
New ZealandSeniors Party vying for older voteA new political party has formed and is vying for the older vote.08 Jun 12:01 AM
LifestyleBeauty queen banks big bucksCharity officials have been left stunned by the efforts of this Tauranga beauty queen.05 Jun 10:00 PM
New ZealandPerson injured in house fireThree fire trucks and ambulance staff are at the scene, on Cumberland Crescent in Welcome Bay.05 Jun 06:49 PM
New Zealand$53.5m schooling package revealedThe investment of $53.5m in schools in Tauranga, Hamilton and Hawkes Bay is part of the Budget 2016.03 Jun 01:30 AM
