PremiumPremiumLifestyleFrom quakes to cool: How Christchurch became the city everyone wants to live inNo traffic jams, cheaper housing, good food - what's not to like?26 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandSummer hotspot: Fisher and UB40 headline Bay’s blockbuster seasonUp to 25,000 fans are set to pack the Bay Oval for Australian DJ Fisher.26 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandPāpāmoa girl’s rare eye cancer found after glowstick accidentKaia is receiving chemo treatment only administered to a few NZ children. 26 Dec 05:02 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessPrivate school pay: The principals earning more than ministersOne private school's principal earns more than Cabinet ministers.26 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPillans Rd Bike Track gets stay of execution as council delays closure callPillans Rd Bike Track closure is on hold, as the council decides its fate.26 Dec 04:58 AM
New ZealandHow a Pāpāmoa couple helped put padel on Bay mapThe club's app sign-ups for the racket sport jumped from 500 at launch to 2400 today.25 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandThe Three Rs: Avoiding the most dangerous thing at the beachChaz Gibbons Campbell urges swimmers to always choose lifeguarded beaches.25 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandHoliday drivers warned: Police crackdown on speeding, phone use on SH29 and beyondMost road policing and booze bus staff will be on duty during the holiday break.25 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandFast, fearless, hungry: US midget star leads Baypark’s summer clay assaultUSAC Midget champion Cannon McIntosh headlines the Easysteel Midget Car field.25 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandSpike in Eastern beaches rescues as swimmers ignore flags and ripsEastern region lifeguards have already carried out 69 rescues since October 25.24 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandFrom pierogi to pavlova: How one family mixes Polish and Kiwi Christmas traditionsChristmas Eve is for dumplings and soup, Christmas Day for cricket and beach swims.24 Dec 05:01 PM
New ZealandFar North rain turns to showers across Northland for Christmas DayMetService says Far North rain in the morning will clear to localised showers today.24 Dec 04:08 PM
New ZealandTauranga woman's plea to escape life ‘stuck in a box’A $2000–$5000 EZ Lock Docking System would let Michelle leave the house.24 Dec 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Expect delays': Five injured in SH25 truck crash as holiday traffic ramps around NZStop-go controls are currently in place near the Waihou (Thames) River bridge. 24 Dec 12:10 AM
New ZealandSunny Christmas on the way for Bay of Plenty, rain set to crash Boxing DayDaytime highs on Christmas Day should sit in the mid-20s across the region.24 Dec 12:00 AM
New Zealand‘Very long time coming’: Tauranga fire station rebuild finally moves aheadConstruction of Tauranga’s new fire station is expected to begin around May.23 Dec 11:00 PM
New Zealand'You are legends': Community donations fill Tauranga foodbank shelvesA six-week Christmas appeal has helped more than 3000 people in Tauranga so far. 23 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandRentals to realising the dream: The road to first farm ownershipTheir strict budgets, low early interest and off-farm income reduced debt fast.23 Dec 04:02 PM
New ZealandHook a feed, not a fine: Free app keeps summer fishers within the rulesIt updates closures, gear restrictions and biotoxin alerts for your trip.23 Dec 02:00 AM
New ZealandOn The Up: 'Crazy enough' - Passionate 13-year-old cyclist rides from Cape Reinga to BluffShe’ll spend Christmas on the road with her dad, carrying all their gear themselves. 22 Dec 11:05 PM
New Zealand'Traffic is moving, but very slowly': Car in water near Turret Rd bridgeThe driver of the vehicle was taken to Tauranga Hospital.22 Dec 09:57 PM
New ZealandTauranga crash: One in custody after car firePolice tracked the fleeing vehicle via traffic cameras in Tauranga.22 Dec 07:40 PM
New ZealandGuns, tasers, meth, machete and a can of beer: What people tried to take into courtSecurity seized banned items from 125 people in Rotorua and 46 in Tauranga.22 Dec 05:02 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAlex PowellBlack Caps player ratings: Who was a perfect 10 against the West Indies?OPINION: How New Zealand’s players fared in their 2-0 series win. 22 Dec 04:01 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAndrew AldersonAndrew Alderson: The three biggest lessons from Black Caps win over Windies OPINION: What we learned from the 2-0 test series victory.22 Dec 07:00 AM
Black CapsDuffy, Patel bowl Black Caps to test, series win over West IndiesThere was no repeat of the Christchurch great escape as NZ finished 2025 in style. 22 Dec 03:19 AM
New ZealandPolice scheme turns write-offs into sparesReusing parts from written-off cars saved police more than $1.3m last year.22 Dec 02:00 AM
New ZealandInformation sought after pedestrian hit on Tauranga roadPolice say the incident happened about 10.30am on Cheyne Rd in Pyes Pā.22 Dec 12:47 AM
New ZealandBystanders praised after alleged rock-throwing incidentPolice said several large rocks were used to smash a family’s car windows.21 Dec 08:31 PM
New Zealand‘Very active’: Optimistic Bay retailers brace for a bustling summer seasonRetail NZ says 66% of retailers feel confident heading into summer. 21 Dec 05:00 PM
Black Caps'Series by series': How Kane Williamson wants to finish Black Caps career'I’ve never used this team for my own personal gain.' 21 Dec 04:01 PM
New ZealandIRD failed to report alleged kidnapping of $3m 'money mule' victim to police Police only found out about the alleged victim when the Herald started asking questions. 21 Dec 04:00 PM
Black CapsBlack Caps set West Indies 462 for victory, as Latham and Conway dominateNew Zealand’s openers broke records with their second straight centuries at Bay Oval.21 Dec 05:17 AM
New Zealand'Callous and cruel': Daughter attacked as she tried to protect mum from violent dadHawaiki Dean Little had earlier repeatedly hit his dog with a large shovel.21 Dec 04:00 AM
