New ZealandPedestrian in critical condition after being hit by carA male pedestrian is in serious condition after he was hit by a car as he crossed the road in Tauranga tonight.22 Apr 10:00 AM
New ZealandMore publicity for Rudd than Bon ScottThe publicity surrounding the AC/DC drummer's arrest and charges drew more attention to the band than the death of former lead singer Bon Scott, Rudd's lawyer says.21 Apr 11:34 PM
EntertainmentRudd faces fight for dischargeEmbattled AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd will face a difficult battle to escape conviction on charges he yesterday pleaded guilty to, legal experts say.21 Apr 05:00 PM
EntertainmentPhil Rudd wanted employee 'taken out'AC/DC rocker Phil Rudd told an associate he wanted a former employee "taken out", a court has heard today.20 Apr 07:15 PM
New ZealandMan killed in quarryA man killed when he was trapped under a heavy vehicle at a Bay of Plenty quarry today was a 24-year-old from Tauranga, police say.16 Apr 06:35 AM
New Zealand'Out-of-control' party claims lifeA person has died after fleeing police who were attending to reports about an out-of-control party 22km south of Tauranga last night.10 Apr 07:55 PM
New ZealandStudents taking robot to new heightsTwo high school students from Tauranga and their robot will be heading to the United States this weekend hoping to become world champions.08 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandYachties rescued after mid-race capsizeTwo yachties were rescued by fellow seafarers yesterday, after their 30 foot catamaran capsized during a race.03 Apr 07:45 PM
AgribusinessZespri bounces back after PsaThe first shipment of New Zealand kiwifruit set off from the Port of Tauranga yesterday, marking the start of a season that looks set to see volumes bounce back to pre-Psa levels, says Zespri chief....29 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandCops hunt witnesses after sexual assault in TaurangaTauranga police are seeking help from members of the public to identify a group of men involved in an alleged sexual assault of a teenager.13 Mar 04:11 AM
New ZealandCoastwatcher's son steps in to restore Ranui baseOn March 26, the last of the southern coastwatchers, John Stuart Jones, was to have voyaged to the Auckland Islands with an expedition to restore his old home in Ranui Cove.12 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandCollision tragic end to visitor's NZ dreamA Frenchman who moved to NZ to "make his dream come true" swerved to avoid hitting a portable toilet that had fallen from a truck before colliding head-on with another truck.27 Feb 04:00 PM
LifestyleMidwife delivers two babies at onceWhat do you do when two mums give birth to their babies at the exactly the same time? A Tauranga midwife found out while delivering the 'almost twins'.19 Feb 09:21 PM
New ZealandTauranga teen's new car's fiery endA student who decided to take his friend’s new car for a spin during a break from class ended up crashing it into a power box - and watching it burn.18 Feb 07:23 PM
New ZealandBoy seriously hurt after fall from horseA boy who suffered serious injuries after falling from a horse has been flown to Tauranga Hospital.14 Feb 11:31 PM
New ZealandPromising teen paralysed after tree fallPromising Tauranga teen Sam Fitness has been left paralysed after falling 6 to 8 metres from a tree.13 Feb 06:16 AM
LifestyleBattery burns baby's throatDevon Hacche's mother may never hear her son speak or see him breathe unassisted after the 8-month-old swallowed a button battery, burning the inside of his throat.08 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandChild injured in driveway accidentA young child has been seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle in a driveway in Tauranga today.08 Feb 01:02 AM
New ZealandLarge building fire in central TaurangaLarge plumes of black smoke from a commercial building fire in central Tauranga could be seen rising above the city's skyline this morning.05 Feb 10:41 PM
New ZealandHit and run: Man charged with murderA 33-year-old man arrested over an alleged hit and run in Welcome Bay Rd has appeared in court facing one count of murder.03 Feb 03:17 AM
New ZealandMan killed in Tauranga hit and runA man died last night after he was struck in an apparent hit-and-run on Welcome Bay Rd near Tauranga at about 11pm.02 Feb 05:54 PM
New ZealandSmall child dies after car hits power poleEmergency services say a small child who was trapped in a car that had hit a power pole south of Tauranga was taken to hospital, but later died.01 Feb 05:21 PM
New ZealandFour commissioners appointed for Rena wreck decisionFour commissioners have been appointed to decide whether a resource consent should be granted allowing part of the Rena wreck to remain on Astrolabe Reef.30 Jan 02:46 AM
New ZealandString of North Island car crashesA pedestrian has died near Tauranga, one man was found dead in his car near Palmerston North and four people were injured in a head-on collision in south Waikato.29 Jan 08:36 PM
New ZealandPolice on the hunt after 'suspicious' marae fireTauranga police are investigating a suspicious fire which occurred in Tareha Lane in Te Maunga last night.28 Jan 02:42 AM
New ZealandTauranga Port evacuated in grenade scareA suspicious item evacuated Tauranga Port this morning and sparked a call-out for police and the Defence Force.27 Jan 05:17 AM
New ZealandFather and son still in hospital after 100m cliff fallA father and his young son remain in Tauranga Hospital after falling 100m down a cliff on Saturday.26 Jan 01:10 AM
New ZealandCrash victim took boss' place on tripThe distraught boss of a 27-year-old man killed in a head-on collision says his employee volunteered to take his place on a business trip.25 Jan 02:54 AM
New ZealandFather and son fell 100m down cliffA father and son are recovering in hospital after falling some 100m down a cliff near Tauranga yesterday.24 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandDriver of light truck killed in SH2 collision namedThe driver of a light truck who died in a three-vehicle collision on State Highway 2 in Tauranga yesterday has been named by police.23 Jan 05:20 AM
