New Zealand'Horrified and deeply ashamed': 67-year-old found with 8500 child abuse imagesHowever, the family man has been given suppression due to concerns he might self-harm.30 Sep 09:12 PM
New ZealandHow to quit drinking alcohol: Kiwi addiction experts’ advice for safe withdrawal'We’ve got to assess people. It’s not just a case of, well, stop.'29 Sep 09:39 PM
New ZealandSchool welcomes Chapel St crossing's safety upgradePillans Point School is welcoming road safety upgrades.29 Sep 06:39 PM
New ZealandHighway fire: Emergency services put out two blazes on Bay of Plenty roadsideThe road has now reopened.28 Sep 10:18 PM
New ZealandVisitors eye Rotorua and Bay for school holidaysPlus, top things to do in the Bay this school holidays.28 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyFederal Reserve cuts rate by 0.50%: What it means for markets and inflationOPINON: The Federal Reserve has started its easing cycle with a bang.28 Sep 03:55 PM
New ZealandHunting wild venison for a worthy causeRed meat is often missing from foodbank parcels, so we saw an opportunity to fill that gap28 Sep 03:02 PM
New Zealand'Peer influence at work': Young driver contributed to teen's death by racing'There are two kids lying in the middle of the road,' a witness told police.27 Sep 10:30 PM
New Zealand'They kept that a secret': Man finds out at age 48 he was adopted‘You didn’t fit into my plans’: Mum's reason for giving him up.27 Sep 05:09 PM
New Zealand'Might kill someone': Landlord wants 'dangerous' protected tree, 150, removedThe council says the tree is monitored and maintained, and is not 'an urgent safety risk'.26 Sep 10:23 PM
New ZealandAxe-citing! Skills on show at woodchopping carnivalWoodchopping Free Event at the Mount Maunganui RSA on September 28.26 Sep 10:22 PM
New Zealand'Mana-enhancing process': Iwi programme targets 'nitty gritty' of crime'It’s about being accountable for the offence they’ve committed.'25 Sep 11:49 PM
New ZealandCity could face 'extreme' penalties after fluoride extension deniedTauranga’s mayor is disappointed the council has been denied an extension to fluoridate.25 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandFind out what's on in the Bay of PlentyFrom Tauranga to Rotorua, discover upcoming events in the Bay of Plenty region.25 Sep 04:55 PM
New Zealand'Outstanding accomplishment': Aquinas students exhibited in Te PapaAquinas students' pieces showcasing toi Māori and Pasifika art hit national stage.25 Sep 02:08 AM
New ZealandCelebrating BoP businesses: Awards return with new categoriesAfter taking a year off, the Tauranga Business Awards are back with a new naming sponsor.24 Sep 11:13 PM
New Zealand'There are two kids lying in the road': Woman's 111 call moments after fatal crashCrown says two teen drivers were racing when one crashed, killing a passenger.24 Sep 05:05 PM
New Zealand'Powerful messages': Free art exhibition for Mental Health Awareness WeekNine Bay of Plenty artists will showcase their work.24 Sep 02:50 AM
New Zealand'Our hearts are broken': Family of 10 loses everything in house fireA Givealittle page has been set up to support them.24 Sep 01:42 AM
New ZealandAuckland trio arrested after NZ's largest cocaine shipment bustThe cocaine was estimated to have a street value of $253.75 million.23 Sep 06:03 AM
New Zealand'Rein in the fantasies' - Council pauses hotel and conference centreCentral government directs councils to get back to core business.23 Sep 12:13 AM
New ZealandRural school marks major milestoneOropi School is celebrating its 125th anniversary in October.22 Sep 11:45 PM
New Zealand'She is my best friend': Boy's 'life enabling' assistance dogThe relationship between Harry, and his assistance dog Kowhai, provides a needed bond.22 Sep 06:23 PM
New Zealand'Gross negligence': Family to sue banks after disabled son lost $250k in scamNeither NZ nor Australian police are investigating the fraud due to a miscommunication.22 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandHow scientists aim to model volcanic ashfall from the next major NZ eruptionScientists are developing a smart new model to forecast damage from ashfall in real time.22 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerMark Lister: Is now a good time to buy a house?OPINION: The worst is behind us.22 Sep 04:05 PM
New ZealandSand art mural decorates Mount Main Beach for Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori'Toi onepū [sand art] is the perfect medium to symbolise te reo Māori.'21 Sep 09:48 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFuneral directors placed in liquidation owing $150,000One creditor says the move is 'just and equitable'.21 Sep 05:00 PM
TravelNew things to do in the Bay of Plenty this summerLet’s gear up for the warmer months.20 Sep 07:00 PM
New ZealandBunnings to open $23m new Tauranga store after Mitre 10 turf warThe new hardware store will be 500m down the road from a competitor.20 Sep 05:04 PM
New ZealandAfter 50 years playcentre eyes fresh new futurePlaycentre marks a significant milestone in continuing to support generations of families.20 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil ‘got it wrong’ with controversial road closure, meeting toldMore than $5 million in fines have been issued since the controversial closure.19 Sep 05:02 PM
New Zealand'It was like slow motion': Brother recalls fatal strike during Mongrel Mob brawlThomas Te Kani said he immediately dropped to the ground to cover his brother.19 Sep 07:00 AM
New ZealandFamily sides with Tauranga man jailed for 11yrs after sexually abusing stepdaughter'Sometimes I get messages from them saying they hate me,' said the 11-year-old.19 Sep 05:01 AM