New ZealandBid to reopen bar closed for months divides communityThe aspiring new owners say they have 30 years' experience in hospitality.18 Jun 09:33 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPublican on rugby, running 'tough' bars, and the night he sold 85 kegs of GuinnessReg Hennessy has owned pubs, taverns and liquor stores over a nearly 50-year career.18 Jun 07:32 PM
RacingAshlee Strawbridge rides Cheap Sav to victory for first career winAshlee Strawbridge guided her first winner at Cambridge on Wednesday.18 Jun 06:44 AM
New ZealandPolice warn gangs after major drug operationPolice arrested 20 Greazy Dogs members over alleged meth crimes in Bay of Plenty.18 Jun 06:04 AM
New Zealand'I hate him': Partner of slain Tribesman lays blame for death at president's feetMark 'Shark' Hohua was allegedly killed in a 'hot-box' beating for spending gang funds.18 Jun 03:00 AM
New ZealandPolice raid Greazy Dogs gang: Claim 'significant blow' with five arrests, $1.5m assets seizedFive members and associates of motorcycle gang charged with meth offences.17 Jun 11:57 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyAll rentals must meet five Healthy Homes standards by July 1Heating, insulation, ventilation, moisture and draught-stopping standards all coming in.17 Jun 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Staff taking the hit': Workload worries as council slashes jobsTauranga City Council is cutting 98 jobs to save $12.3 million and reduce rates.17 Jun 09:38 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: Pie-fecta - Pie King's trainees claim top prizes in apprentice showdownBoth are training under Patrick Lam at Patrick’s Pies Goldstar Bakery in Tauranga.17 Jun 03:00 AM
New ZealandSunshine follows chilly start before wet weather returns for MatarikiOne South Island spot fell into the double figures below zero this morning.16 Jun 10:44 PM
New ZealandPaving the way to NZ's future, using robots and kiwifruit leatherFieldays showcases NZ ingenuity with pollution-mapping robots and vegan leather.16 Jun 10:36 PM
New Zealand'We won't be funding it': Roads for 8000-home development debatedThe development in Te Tumu is set to house 15,500 people when completed.16 Jun 08:41 PM
New Zealand900km mission: 15-year-old's long ride to Parliament to support Māori wardsJack, 15, will ride from Whakatāne to Wellington, starting on June 28.16 Jun 08:21 PM
New Zealand'Lots of frost': NZ braces for sub-zero chill, possible 'heavy rain' before MatarikiMuch of the South Island is set to plunge below 0C tonight and tomorrow.16 Jun 08:21 AM
New ZealandTribesmen's alleged 'hotbox' murder after gang member's unauthorised online shoppingMark Hohua, known as Shark, was allegedly beaten to death by fellow gang members in 2022.16 Jun 07:30 AM
New ZealandWaihī house fire: Probe into cause of man's deathWhat started a fatal house blaze in Waihī is still being investigated.16 Jun 06:09 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWhy Rotorua's First XV victory over Hamilton is one for the agesKing's College celebrated a 23-17 victory over Auckland Grammar, securing the Cooper-Greenbank Cup.16 Jun 05:01 AM
New ZealandBoP dairy targeted by armed robbersPolice recovered a stolen silver Mazda used in the robbery.16 Jun 01:00 AM
New ZealandPolice find gun, drugs in stolen vanThe van was stolen in April and found on White St in Whitianga last week, police say.15 Jun 09:33 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Why Govt spending on tourism is great news for Kiwis wanting to leaveOPINION: Louise Upston champions a $35m tourism package to boost growth.15 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhat's in store from $1.4m+ changes at popular Mount Maunganui reserveTauranga council plans $400,000 pathway, cave barrier works then $1m+ playground upgrade.15 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerHow much trust should we place in analyst advice?OPINION: Analysts may rate a company 'buy' even if they have doubts about its prospects.15 Jun 04:00 PM
New ZealandCrews tackle two house fires within 30 minutesTwo Tauranga house fires on June 14 were put out by Fire and Emergency NZ firefighters.15 Jun 01:45 AM
New Zealand'Haunted by pain': Tourist campervan crash victim thankful to be aliveHazel Jamieson suffered multiple fractures and significant bruising in the crash.14 Jun 07:45 PM
New ZealandBurning wiring in 'old, clapped out' fire truck fills cab with smokeCity's fleet is a public safety issue and 'firefighters deserve better', says union.14 Jun 02:00 AM
BusinessHow the 'retail heart' of Pāpāmoa is about to get biggerThe new development will offer 3800 square metres for up to eight retailers.13 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Residents have every right to be upset over cell towersOPINION: Who wants a giant, ugly, industrial-looking pole near their home?13 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandPatients say they didn't receive drugs a private ambulance claims to have givenPrivate ambulance operators are accused of altering records to obtain controlled drugs. 13 Jun 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Start of something big': Bay tradie named NZ's top building apprenticeScott Davies, from Tauranga, won the New Zealand Certified Builders Apprentice Challenge. 12 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandTe Puke man in court over 25-year-old's deathA Te Puke man has been charged with dangerous driving causing death.12 Jun 03:40 AM
New ZealandWatch: Aerial footage of BoP flooding, unstable trees to be felledFour trees on SH2 in Tauranga will be felled due to destabilisation.11 Jun 07:50 PM
New Zealand'It seemed strange': Pharmacist's concern about ambulance's frequent narcotics ordersA couple who ran a private ambulance service allegedly procured morphine and fentanyl.11 Jun 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhy fewer cruise ships may not mean fewer tourists for 'popular' stopThe region expects 87 cruise ships next season across 74 dates.10 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandSpeedway deal: Proposal to sell Baypark stand for $1, extend leaseThe council is mulling plans to extend speedway operations at Baypark until 2039.10 Jun 05:07 AM
