New ZealandCommunity work for drink-drive docA Tauranga doctor caught driving drunk after fleeing police and crashing into a building has been sentenced to supervision and community work.21 Aug 11:37 PM
New ZealandBridge plunge victim the 'best dad'The pregnant partner of a man killed when his van plunged off a highway bridge in Tauranga will remember him as the "best kind of dad".13 Aug 09:33 PM
New ZealandToddler taken from hospital by familyA 2-year-old toddler with a serious medical condition who was removed from hospital by his parents has been located and has received medical attention, police say.13 Aug 06:16 AM
New ZealandHeroic cop praised after van plungePolice divers have arrived to look for the driver of a van which plunged into Tauranga Harbour yesterday, as an officer who helped save a passenger is praised.12 Aug 11:30 PM
New ZealandRoad workers injured on jobMore than 50 people have been injured while working on Western Bay of Plenty roads and bridges in the past two years.23 Jul 06:50 AM
New ZealandScratch led to organ failureA rose thorn scratch left a fit and healthy Tauranga man with major organ failure and in a four-month battle to save his life.23 Jul 04:10 AM
New ZealandFather: Hospital stole my son's heartA devastated father who claims his son's heart was stolen by a hospital has had a setback in his bid to sue for damages.22 Jul 11:26 PM
New ZealandUnreported oil spill prompts reviewThe Bay of Plenty Regional Council is reviewing how it notifies the public about oil spills after a refuelling accident went unreported last week.11 Jul 12:00 AM
New ZealandMan sentenced for stabbing neighbour over missing treesAn Oropi man who stabbed his neighbour three times during a heated dispute over missing trees and tyres being let down, has been sentenced to eight months' home detention.10 Jul 06:33 AM
New ZealandLost walker earns praise for responseAn elderly Katikati woman lost in the bush braved the cold weather and dark conditions for more than three hours while she waited for a search and rescue team to come to her aid.08 Jul 05:26 AM
New ZealandSevered foot earns worker $40kTwo Bay of Plenty companies are ordered to pay reparation after a man's foot was severed by a winch wire at the Port of Tauranga.03 Jul 10:08 PM
New Zealand$100 note for $1 fare?An Auckland bus driver says passengers - including one who tried to use a $100 note for a $1 ride - need to start carrying smaller change for fares.02 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandKimura case: Man convicted of businessman's murderA jury last night found Witeri Ahomiro Neketai guilty of murdering Tauranga businessman Gary Kimura - but acquitted his associate, Taonui Hiku, of manslaughter.02 Jul 02:30 AM
New ZealandDrivers 'downright rude'Bus drivers have been told they should always carry passengers who want to pay with bank notes, even if they don't have enough change.01 Jul 06:39 AM
New ZealandFree driving lessons in bid to curb road tollThe free lessons will be offered once a year to Tauranga and Hamilton AA members, who can use them themselves or pass them on to a person of choice.01 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandBus driver: 'I'm not a f***ing banker'A bus driver who refused to let a child on board because he had $20 to pay his $1.80 fare should never have left that passenger behind, unions representing drivers say.01 Jul 03:40 AM
New ZealandSeagull poop hits fan in feeding rowA Tauranga pensioner who took pity on sick and injured seagulls has stirred up a rebellion among neighbours tired of their washing and homes being splattered with bird poop.26 Jun 05:33 AM
New ZealandContractors find human remainsHuman remains dug up by contractors have been placed into the care of Tauranga iwi and will be reburied once work is complete.26 Jun 05:22 AM
New ZealandDoctor drives drunk, flees from policeA doctor caught driving drunk after fleeing police and crashing into a building left court yesterday wearing a Guy Fawkes' mask to avoid being photographed.26 Jun 12:30 AM
