New ZealandBike thieves prowl Tauranga carports, garagesCorey Fluerty's bike was stolen but he got it back yesterday.130217gn12bop.JPG By Scott K MacLeod and Kiri Gillespie Bikes are vanishing 13 Feb 06:00 PM
New ZealandHurt puppy saved as house burns to the groundA young man ran into a burning home to save an injured puppy as flames tore through the family cottage. The fire, which destroyed 13 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandFreedom campers 'out of control'Freedom camping is "out of control" at Mount Maunganui, with one beachfront overnight park-up spot crowded with 17 vehicles when only 12 Feb 08:30 PM
New ZealandTauranga's $1m Lotto win120217gn08bop.JPG Checkout operator James Bowkett. New World Brookfield is the latest store to have a winning Lotto ticket sold at 12 Feb 05:05 PM
New ZealandTwo house fires break out in North IslandTwo serious house fires have broken out in the North Island.11 Feb 07:00 AM
SportMan seriously hurt at motocross eventA Tauranga man has sustained serious injuries after falling from his trail bike at a motocross event near Matata today.11 Feb 03:10 AM
New ZealandDrug fighter New Zealander of the YearLeisa Renwick has been awarded the New Zealander of the Year title at her work place, Mount Maunganui College. National MP Simon 09 Feb 09:11 PM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Buddhist mandala being constructed in TaurangaA traditional Buddhist sand mandala is being constructed by two Tibetan-born monks in Tauranga Art Gallery. Made with funding from NZ On Air.09 Feb 05:26 AM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Buddhist mandala being constructed in TaurangaA traditional Buddhist sand mandala is being constructed by two Tibetan-born monks in Tauranga Art Gallery. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch09 Feb 05:25 AM
AgribusinessMonster blueberry to hit NZ shelvesKiwi consumers could soon have their pick of a new super-sized superfood - a jumbo blueberry the size of a $2 coin.09 Feb 03:45 AM
Business'Worrying' levels of toxic gas in Tauranga allegedThe Environment Court blocked an application by Envirofume Ltd to fumigate logs for export using methyl bromide at the Port of Tauranga.08 Feb 05:00 PM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Banksy or Pranksy? Tauranga's street art mystery deepensAs a Tauranga art festival looms, the mystery surrounding the Banksy-like stencil art found in the CBD deepens. Made with funding from NZ On Air.07 Feb 07:37 PM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Banksy or Pranksy?As a Tauranga art festival looms, the mystery surrounding the Banksy-like stencil art found in the CBD deepens. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch07 Feb 07:36 PM
New ZealandTwo injured during attempted armed robbery at Whakatane berry farmTwo women injured when armed robber fires gun during attempted hold up.07 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandLong wait for exam results over for school studentsJack Wade will log on to NZQA today and find out whether he has passed his scholarship exams in chemistry and statistics - after 07 Feb 04:04 PM
New ZealandRescue at Omanawa FallsA man has been airlifted to hospital with moderate injuries after jumping off the top of Omanawa Falls.06 Feb 07:31 AM
LifestyleOne Love crowd well behavedCHILL OUT: Lucy Langeluddecke, left, and Komisi Bloomfield enjoyed One Love's line-up. PHOTO/ANDREW WARNER 040217aw20bop.JPG By Sandra 05 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandSunny skies for nation's holidayWaitangi Day will be another cracker for most of New Zealand, but Wellington again misses out on any golden weather.05 Feb 04:00 PM
EntertainmentOne Love crowd join in sing-a-longIn what can only be described as true Kiwi spirit, scores of reggae fans in Tauranga put on a spontaneous show of harmony as they sang a Maori waiata together.05 Feb 09:26 AM
New Zealand'I didn't see a person who felt ashamed'Guilty pleas from driver who killed partner and mate a start, says survivor.02 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandBay of Plenty politicians primed and eager for September electionPrime Minister Bill English. Photo/File Prime Minister Bill English has announced this year's election will be held on September 01 Feb 10:30 PM
New ZealandWeather gods shine on Waitangi weekendMost of the country can expect another warm, dry holiday weekend, but the West Coast is in for a wet one.31 Jan 07:50 PM
New ZealandTeacher who fought to the endLeanne Thompson fought for her husband, her family, friends and students at Omokoroa No.1 School each time she battled cancer.28 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandTraffic set to snarl as exodus continuesHoliday traffic is set to build from 9am as Aucklanders make a break for the regions.27 Jan 06:51 PM
New ZealandArrest follows violent hitch-hiker incidentA man was attacked and his car stolen in the incident, police say.25 Jan 02:55 AM
New ZealandChasing the sun: Where to be this weekendFind out what place will be 31C on Auckland Anniversary weekend and read our list of the top five places to bask in the sun.24 Jan 10:38 PM
New ZealandDad-son tragedy: 'Words don't even cut it'The family of a man killed alongside his young son in a truck crash this week have spoken of their utter devastation at the double tragedy.24 Jan 06:30 PM
Photos'Tauranga Rocks' craze gone viralTauranga Rocks is an apt name for a new craze which has gone viral with up to 1400 locals becoming rockers in the past couple of weeks. The 22 Jan 09:30 PM
EnvironmentNails, staples and glass in prime piece of beachNails, staples and glass are being left on the beach from fires lit from pellets. Photo/George Novak 220117gn05bop.JPG After finding 22 Jan 06:00 PM
New Zealand'It's the same, except four broken limbs'When Tina Jennen awoke in a hospital bed with four broken limbs, she didn't know what had happened or why she was there.22 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Haircuts and shaves for mental healthA Tauranga barber will travel the length of the country to promote Lifeline and stop the stigma surrounding mental health. Made with funding from NZ On Air.21 Jan 04:37 AM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Barber travels nationwide to discuss mental health stigmaA Tauranga barber will travel the length of the country to promote Lifeline and stop the stigma surrounding mental health. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch21 Jan 04:01 AM
New ZealandCIA spies monitor Tauranga's drug tradeAmerican spies have monitored Tauranga drug traffickers as they gather intelligence on the worldwide trade in narcotics. The revelation 19 Jan 09:00 PM
New ZealandBay highway open again after truck crashNo one is believed to have been hurt in the early morning crash.18 Jan 05:54 PM
