New ZealandScrub fire about 1ha in size under controlThe fire is in steep terrain, and crews are working to extinguish it.04 Dec 02:00 AM
New ZealandWhānau rally for city's first Māori ward councillor struck by rare illnessLocals will climb Mauao to fundraise for Tauranga councillor Mikaere Sydney.03 Dec 11:25 PM
New Zealand'We certainly feel the love': Donations pour in from Christmas Movie in the ParkA rain delay didn't stop hundreds of people joining the fun and donating to the foodbank.03 Dec 09:07 PM
New ZealandMercury rising: Bay faces 28C daysThe outlook for a warm and dry summer continues.03 Dec 07:14 PM
New ZealandWild venison for those in need'There are people doing it tough and red meat is often missing from foodbank parcels.'03 Dec 03:59 PM
New Zealand'Everything looks brilliant': Tauranga's newest supermarket opens in GreertonThe former Woolworths store had a week-long makeover.03 Dec 05:15 AM
New ZealandThree men deny flouting gang patch ban in TaurangaA fourth failed to appear in court.03 Dec 02:20 AM
New Zealand'Emotional rollercoaster': Teen beats cancer twice in three years'The true meaning of Christmas has become more profound for us – cancer has changed us.'02 Dec 11:27 PM
New ZealandOutdoor fire restrictions amid vegetation fire surgeThere have been 69 vegetation fires in the last month.02 Dec 08:30 PM
New ZealandTaking truants' parents to court will 'punish' poor families, iwi leader saysThe minister says only adults being genuinely obstructive or neglectful risk being fined.02 Dec 06:44 PM
New Zealand'We give back where we can': Appeal's big boost from sports groupsHalfway through the appeal, donations are tracking well with large donations rolling in.02 Dec 04:38 AM
New Zealand'I was gassed': Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon participants take part in milestone eventA Thousand children swam, biked and ran hard participating in the Weet-Bix TRYathlon01 Dec 11:30 PM
New Zealand‘I hope you rot’: Fugitive rapist finally faces justice in a NZ court'He needs to be held accountable for his evil, despicable actions.'01 Dec 05:35 PM
New Zealand'Heartbreaking': Second Bay of Plenty horse death linked to fireworks'My emotions are pretty up and down at the moment ... I'm trying to deal with it.'01 Dec 05:33 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerMark Lister: Santa rally in 2024? US stocks soar as optimism buildsOPINION: US shares rise 27% in 2024; Santa rally expected amid strong earnings.01 Dec 03:00 PM
New ZealandTauranga man who sexually violated woman after work function namedShe woke in the early hours to a man, who can now be named, 'forcefully' violating her.30 Nov 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Joining forces': Emergency services lead food driveEmergency teams unite to collect food for families in need.30 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'We expect a vast improvement': Decision on bar's licence renewal bidThere were concerns over inexperienced staff in charge and an alleged serious assault.29 Nov 11:18 PM
New ZealandJudge intervenes after 14-year-old girl faced second night in police cellsA lawyer says social workers are spending the night with youths as there are no beds.29 Nov 08:51 PM
New Zealand'Black Christmas': Devastated orchard owners count cost of fire'It’s so sad because Christmas is coming and suddenly we have this. It’s unbelievable.' 29 Nov 04:06 PM
New ZealandJammin! School kids crowned national champsMount Maunganui Primary School Jump Jam team are the national champions29 Nov 03:54 PM
New ZealandTauranga's new bus service: $5 fare arrives in 2025 after trial successTauranga's new on-demand bus service is hugely popular but fares will rise to cover costs.29 Nov 04:06 AM
New ZealandThe 'super' food initiative ensuring elderly don't go without foodPartnering with the foodbank, Super Support is wraparound support for those aged 65 over28 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandFire-hit pub poised for reopening'It’s been a long road, but we’re finally here.'28 Nov 10:00 PM
New ZealandPolice will remain at gang funerals if illegal behaviour occurring, minister saysFourteen people were arrested and multiple firearms were seized during yesterday's tangi. 28 Nov 07:45 PM
New Zealand'Greatest gift ever': Man given weeks to live thrives two years later thanks to new heart'That feeling of life, it was just incredible.'28 Nov 06:06 PM
New ZealandGang funerals: 'Totally unacceptable' for police to set up checkpoint outside cemetery, kuia saysA kuia confronted police monitoring a Mongrel Mob tangi in Bay of Plenty.28 Nov 05:53 AM
New ZealandTauranga gang funerals: Police make 14 arrests and seize guns, vehiclesAt one point, police were confronted by a kuia who criticised them for parking too close.28 Nov 01:15 AM
New ZealandKEVIN! Christmas Movie in the Park returns on Saturday with a 90s classicThe event, in its third year, is supporting Tauranga Community Foodbank.27 Nov 11:03 PM
New ZealandTauranga Business Awards finalists revealed, voting now openThe industry change makers and inspiring role models that are up for an award.27 Nov 08:08 PM
New ZealandThe first results are in: How satisfied is Tauranga with its new council?And is new Mayor Mahé Drysdale happy with the report card?27 Nov 04:02 PM
New ZealandNew Mount skatepark to host national skateboarding eventTauranga to host Skateboard Nationals in March 2025, showcasing top Kiwi skateboarders.27 Nov 03:34 AM
New Zealand'Hugely inspiring': Teen rugby player hopes to follow in footsteps of All Black Sam Cane'He has shown an example to kids from our school that it is achievable.'26 Nov 10:50 PM
New ZealandWhy Rotorua is getting funkyWhat's in store for next year's Rotorua Lakeside concert?26 Nov 09:16 PM