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
New ZealandTauranga council tight-lipped after marine precinct sale haltedThe council is taking legal advice as it decides next steps for the marine precinct deal.26 Nov 04:17 AM
New ZealandNeed 'never stops': Bay needs 2500+ blood and plasma donations by ChristmasMobile donation drives will be 'making it as easy as possible for people to donate'.25 Nov 10:03 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessProperty Insider: $244k bill for Gulf Harbour Country Club’s owner; Here comes Santa ClausIt's the most wonderful time of the year, especially when Precinct goes tree generous.25 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Positive to see': Foodbank donations tracking similar to last yearTauranga Te Papa Rotary Club is the latest group to throw support behind the foodbank25 Nov 03:04 AM
New ZealandTauranga waterfront’s new playground is opening - and Santa’s invitedThere will be food, fun and games - and a jolly man in a red suit.25 Nov 12:52 AM
New ZealandStudents 'in tears': Proposal to axe 'invaluable' apprenticeshipThe Waipā campus in Rotorua is 'the only facility of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere'.24 Nov 06:05 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessOpinion: Beware, not all mortgage rate drops will follow OCR cutsOPINION: Mark Lister warns: 'Not all rates will fall equally' despite recent OCR cuts.24 Nov 03:00 PM
MotorsportThomas races to more Baypark successElias Dykstra wins second round of Super Stock series in tight competition.23 Nov 09:21 PM
New ZealandFive injured in two-vehicle crash on State Highway 2 near ŌpōtikiThree fire trucks have been dispatched to the scene.23 Nov 02:16 AM
New ZealandMarine precinct sale stopped after interim injunction grantedThe council has also been served with judicial review proceedings.22 Nov 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Tragic that it’s still needed': How demand for this service has changed in 33 years'It used to be very much income-based ... that's changed.'22 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandCommunity boards facing axeWestern Bay of Plenty District could have fewer councillors to vote for next election.22 Nov 04:00 AM
Athletics'He's a beast': 15yo Kiwi runner sets world-best timeTauranga teenager beats 3000m world record for 15-year-olds.22 Nov 02:10 AM
New ZealandLiquor stores caught selling to minorsA tavern operating without a duty manager also found in breach.21 Nov 11:31 PM
New ZealandA day at the foodbank: 'A lot of fun, a lot of problem-solving, and a lot of kindness'What our reporter learned from spending a day volunteering with a vital community service.21 Nov 11:02 PM
New ZealandDad describes evacuation as 'intense' wildfire threatened homesFirefighters remain at the scene two days later dealing with flare-ups.21 Nov 11:15 AM
New Zealand'Feel the wairua': $300k sculpture by Rotorua artist unveiled in Tauranga CBDA 7-tonne sculpture by a has been unveiled in Tauranga's Red Square.21 Nov 01:02 AM
New ZealandWoman allegedly four times over booze limit caught speeding at school pick-up timeThe 42-year-old was clocked driving 30km over the speed limit, police say.20 Nov 09:28 PM
New Zealand'Flare up at 1am': Ten properties evacuated due to shelter belt fireCrews are monitoring and mopping up hot spots this morning.20 Nov 08:05 PM
New Zealand'The deal sucks': MPs seek Auditor-General inquiry into marine precinct saleTauranga City Council is investigating its sale of the precinct to a developer.20 Nov 08:00 PM
New ZealandCar engulfed with fire on SH29A vehicle caught fire on State Highway 29 in the Lower Kaimai Range on Wednesday evening.20 Nov 07:03 PM
New ZealandFirefighters working overnight to extinguish 'massive fire' in Bay of PlentyResidents were forced from their homes due to the fire.20 Nov 07:31 AM
New ZealandFire contained at Pāpāmoa shopping centreA fire investigator has been requested to attend the scene.20 Nov 01:34 AM
New ZealandThe man who can lift a grand pianoRich Farrell aims for top 10 finish at the world Strongman Games.20 Nov 01:08 AM
