New ZealandTauranga libraries log million-plus book loans in 2024, but which was the favourite? NZ biographies outmuscle Prince Harry; digital memberships available during library closure.25 Dec 02:00 PM
New ZealandTwo dead in separate Christmas road toll crashesThe deaths are the first in this year's Christmas road toll period.24 Dec 06:26 PM
New ZealandRainy Christmas forecast for Bay of Plenty and beyondMetService forecasts warm, wet Christmas for Bay of Plenty, rain easing by Dec 27.24 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandEmergency services scramble to serious crash in TaurangaIt's understood the crash involves a motorcycle and car.24 Dec 09:02 AM
New ZealandChristmas dinner for all at St Peters in the CityA set menu of cold meats, roasted veges and desserts will be served by volunteers.23 Dec 09:13 PM
New Zealand'Good for business': Cafe owner hails street's return to two-way trafficBusinesses say sales have dropped since the road was made one-way.23 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPitmaster's tip for perfect Christmas turkey: 'Brine for juicy results'Jefferies and family will enjoy a leg of lamb with summer sides.22 Dec 09:03 PM
New ZealandGP finds his 'happy place' in avocado orchardTauranga GP Dr Andrew Corin balances work with avocado farming and creative writing.22 Dec 04:02 PM
New ZealandPolice warn of ‘zero tolerance’ for speeding as Tauranga’s road toll fallsPolice reveal the identity of Tauranga pedestrian fatality injured in Pyes Pa crash.22 Dec 04:02 PM
New ZealandRevealed: The items Bay people are trying to sneak into courtA disregard for authority could be why those attending court are thumbing their noses.21 Dec 11:00 PM
New Zealand‘Not the best Christmas’: Showers loom for holidaymakersBoxing Day might also get quite wet for bargain hunters.21 Dec 07:14 PM
New Zealand'A sanctuary for so many children': Dancing school closes after decades of teaching'The contribution they’ve made to ballet in this country ... has been immense.'21 Dec 06:03 PM
New Zealand‘It's magical’: Kiwi teacher working as Santa's elf in Lapland villageExperiencing phenomena like the Northern Lights makes up for long work hours, Kiwi says.21 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandResidents welcome renewed green recreation spaceThe newly upgraded Waitaha Reserve has been officially opened in Welcome Bay, Tauranga.21 Dec 05:22 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGang members arrested after alleged 200kg meth heist at Port of TaurangaTwo men allegedly broke into shipping container and pulled out five suitcases of drugs.20 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Most enormous thank you': Appeal raises record-breaking tally for foodbankTwo big business donations capped off the six-week fundraising drive.20 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSamantha MotionEditorial: Christmas donations show community spirit still shining throughOPINION: In trying financial times, people still find the capacity to give.20 Dec 03:45 PM
New ZealandDeath of Spark the kiwi prompts call to slow down for 'precious taonga''Kiwi move quite quickly and have absolutely no road sense,' trust says.20 Dec 03:00 PM
Entertainment‘Absolutely gutted’: Juicy Fest cancelled amid licensing woes'Juicy Fest has faced tough opposition from authorities and NZ Police'.20 Dec 02:46 AM
Lifestyle‘Can’t wait to move in for Christmas’: Richie McCaw reveals first pic of dream Wānaka houseRichie and Gemma McCaw are planning a new Wānaka life 'full of adventure'.20 Dec 02:06 AM
New ZealandRainbow connection: Should new crossing have had official opening?A pride advocate is upset an opening hasn't been held for Tauranga's new rainbow crossing.20 Dec 01:31 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain warning issued for BoP, outlook for Christmas DayAn orange heavy rain warning is in force for the Bay of Plenty for Saturday.19 Dec 09:31 PM
New Zealand'Like coming home': Summer holidaymakers set to pack out campgrounds'We are preparing for the busiest summer we have seen.'19 Dec 04:02 PM
New ZealandIconic Christmas display's final year before auction for charityThe popular display will be auctioned as a Mount Surf Club fundraiser.19 Dec 05:00 AM
New Zealand'With love from New Zealand': Kiwi K.A.R.E's life-saving mission in UkraineKiwi K.A.R.E was set up by former Tauranga mayor Tenby Powell.19 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandWomen charged over violent death of 8yo Rickah’Shae namedThe boy died in November following an alleged assault.19 Dec 02:34 AM
New ZealandAuthorities investigate Mount Putauaki blazeCrews monitored hotspots on Mt Edgecumbe near Kawerau overnight.18 Dec 09:47 PM
New ZealandBasketball final history in the Bay: 'We're in our groove right now''There is no better place than to play at home.'18 Dec 09:03 PM
New ZealandMarine precinct sale: Council giving out ‘crumbs’ of information - MPTauranga MP Sam Uffindell is taking the city’s council to the Ombudsman.18 Dec 06:33 PM
New ZealandFluoride-free water option 'waste of time', campaigner saysTauranga City Council is still undecided about providing a fluoride-free water supply.18 Dec 04:05 PM
New ZealandConstruction starts on SH29 signalised crossingA signalised crossing is being constructed on the corner of Cambridge Rd and SH29.18 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandPolice name person killed in Pyes Pā crashThe crash happened on December 12.17 Dec 11:06 PM
New Zealand‘Uplifting’ Mauaoathon raises $36,000 for sick councillorThe councillor was recently transferred to Tauranga Hospital from Waikato Hospital.17 Dec 10:58 PM
New Zealand'More rescues': Swells spark rip warning for holiday hotspotsIt comes as holidaymakers begin flocking to eastern beaches.17 Dec 06:03 PM
