New ZealandWatch: Auckland hosts Manu World Champs qualifiers, 7m platform erected in ViaductOver 1000 competitors have taken the plunge, with 90 securing their place in the final.15 Feb 06:56 AM
New Zealand‘Easy money:’ How string of life setbacks led man to become meth courierTony Looker was eventually stopped by police who found $113,000 in cash and 44g of meth.15 Feb 06:00 AM
New Zealand‘Moderate injuries’: Plane crash at Tauranga AirportA gyrocopter crashed at Tauranga Airport, officials confirmed.15 Feb 12:25 AM
New ZealandCalls for change: Tauranga urged to licence professional dog walkersCall for professional dog walkers’ licence in Tauranga14 Feb 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Eyes glowing with hatred': Victim bashed in Grindr ambushA group of young men attacked the victim and left him traumatised.14 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandHow Tauranga’s handbag appeal is keeping Grace Millane’s memory aliveTauranga collects handbags for women’s refuge, honouring Grace Millane’s legacy.14 Feb 03:45 PM
New Zealand$60m BoP bridge and interchange to boost economyIndustrial development Rangiuru Business Park near Te Puke has reached a major milestone.14 Feb 05:30 AM
New Zealand‘There was something missing’: Reconnecting to lost heritage brings healingOne man found out he was Māori from his dying grandmother.14 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandFire crews tackle large structure blaze in BoPResidents are urged to avoid the area as crews work to contain the fire.13 Feb 11:24 PM
New ZealandGuidelines set for part-sale of regional council’s port sharesCouncil's sale of Port of Tauranga shares to create an 'endowment fund' for the community.13 Feb 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: What employment law reform could mean for NZ workersA $180,000 income threshold will affect unjustified dismissal rights.13 Feb 07:45 PM
New Zealand'Devastating': Couple watch as fire destroys 'irreplaceable' home'You would never be able to build another home like for like.'13 Feb 05:50 PM
RacingMatamata outing perfect timing for NZB Kiwi hopeStephen Marsh’s in-form stable will have an array of stakes contenders in action.13 Feb 04:54 PM
New ZealandTauranga’s best businesses revealedThe city's top businesses recognised at gala ceremony.13 Feb 08:45 AM
New Zealand'Kill him': Armed mobster on meth-fuelled rampage held 74yo man hostageHe was fleeing police when he broke into the pensioner's home and assaulted him. 13 Feb 07:05 AM
New ZealandHow geothermal water changes could impact Bay of Plenty growersGeothermal water use in the Bay of Plenty is currently under review.13 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandPerson dies after being pulled from sea at Coromandel beachAmbulance staff and the public attended to the person at the scene.13 Feb 12:51 AM
New ZealandThe inspiring climb: Community rallies for local woman battling cancerA Tauranga woman with a "big belly of tumours" is running out of options.12 Feb 09:49 PM
New Zealand‘Fear and anxiety’ for locals fed up with beach partiesBeach parties and drinking in public have Mount locals calling for a full liquor ban.12 Feb 06:02 PM
New Zealand‘Incredible’ rise: Gisborne teen takes top canoe racing honourLiz Thompson received an Outstanding Service Award for her dedication to kayaking.12 Feb 02:36 AM
New Zealand'People are doing it tough': Sallies services in high demand as locals struggle'It’s absolutely amazing and humbling to have ongoing support from BayTrust.'12 Feb 01:51 AM
New ZealandMum's drug funding hope for 3yo son with cystic fibrosis'The earlier children receive Trikafta, the better their long-term health outcomes.'12 Feb 01:03 AM
New ZealandPolice name fatal Pukehina crash victim Police confirmed there were no other passengers in the vehicle.11 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandBarking mad? Nope, it’s just Bark in the ParkA popular event for animal lovers is back on in Tauranga.11 Feb 09:03 PM
LifestyleWhen should kids stay home from school?Parents face dilemmas on keeping children home for mental or physical health.11 Feb 08:04 PM
New ZealandCardboard caskets and native trees: How to give your loved one a natural burialA desire for simplicity and a return to tradition has driven a rise in natural burials.11 Feb 07:09 PM
KahuHow a fake social media post sparked debate within NgāpuhiThe AI post criticised iwi for buying expensive utes instead of helping people.11 Feb 05:43 PM
KahuMarlborough iwi’s challenge to beach vehicle bylaw dismissedThe bylaw bans vehicles on beaches from the Awatere River to Waima/Ure River.11 Feb 03:42 AM
New ZealandTough battle: Surfers face small waves at Billabong Grom SeriesMount Maunganui's Tao Mouldey won, beating Macka Hazard in a tiebreak.11 Feb 01:07 AM
New ZealandSection of Hewletts Rd to close for 24 hoursA section of SH2 in Mount Maunganui will be closed this weekend for repairs.10 Feb 11:30 PM
New ZealandWoman 'really lucky' obstetrician available for emergency caesarean‘Baby could die – those were her words.'10 Feb 10:45 PM
New ZealandMurder charge after Waikato arrest, BoP police raidA 34-year-old man has been charged with Turipapa Tukere's murder.10 Feb 10:32 PM
New ZealandTauranga Mayor still doesn’t live in city, 7 months after winning electionMayor Mahé Drysdale says it's "very challenging” finding a suitable home in Tauranga.10 Feb 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Critical decisions need to be made quickly': Iwi concerned about maternity service changeBay of Plenty iwi met with Health NZ to discuss 'urgent challenges' for Māori.10 Feb 08:09 PM