New Zealand'Disgraceful': Ratepayers pick up $5m waterfront playground billThe NZ Taxpayers Union breaks down the costs for the Tauranga destination playground.05 Mar 09:07 PM
New Zealand‘Prime land’: University strikes $1.38m deal to lease public reserve for 99 yearsIt plans to build a marine research and education facility.05 Mar 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSociety Insider: Pitt’s NZ hideaway; millionaire’s BFF turns flatmate; Pals founder’s superyacht proposalPlus, Wilhelmina Shrimpton and Ben O'Keeffe celebrate their engagement.05 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan allegedly takes Tauranga McDonald’s worker hostage at ‘gunpoint’The man allegedly took the worker outside with something held against his neck.05 Mar 12:32 AM
New ZealandPyes Pa Road reduced to one lane after crash, minor injuries reported'A car hit a bank and the driver sustained minor to moderate injuries,' police said.05 Mar 12:10 AM
New ZealandThunder on track: Motorsport park plannedDetails of a new motorsport and driver training facility have been revealed.04 Mar 10:20 PM
SportCanterbury Rams appoint 26-year-old head coach in quest for three-peat Quinn Clinton ready to embrace challenge and knows other teams will be gunning for them. 04 Mar 09:24 PM
New ZealandEarly morning blaze at Tauranga Marina destroys two boatsFive fire trucks and three support vehicles attended the scene.04 Mar 05:27 PM
New ZealandSection of SH29 to close 24/7 for two weeksNZTA say the closure is due to pavement rehabilitation works.04 Mar 03:38 AM
New ZealandPāpāmoa Fire Brigade retires siren Pāpāmoa's fire brigade has retired its siren for emergencies.04 Mar 03:18 AM
New Zealand‘A pleasant surprise’: BoP, Rotorua mayors ranked in nationwide pollA Curia Market Research poll for the NZ Taxpayers’ Union has ranked mayors around NZ.03 Mar 05:17 PM
New ZealandRevealed: Who wants to be Tauranga’s new Māori ward councillorMikaere Sydney was elected last year but has not taken up the role due to illness.03 Mar 04:55 AM
New Zealand‘Getting nowhere fast’: Power still off 21 hours after ‘flaming arcs’ seen'I’m having to throw out all the food from the freezer,' a Gate Pā local says03 Mar 03:02 AM
New ZealandBystanders rescue struggling swimmer in ‘rough’ Pāpāmoa surf'This could have easily ended in a fatality,' lifeguard warns.03 Mar 01:51 AM
New Zealand‘There’s no cure’: Kiwi mum’s fight against cancerSarena Crane is seeking alternative treatment to beat cancer.02 Mar 10:56 PM
New Zealand‘Bulletproof’: Why more Kiwi men die in the waterWith the lowest number of drownings since 2018, males accounted for most fatalities.02 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe cost of a private school education: NZ’s most expensive & how much fees have jumpedA Herald analysis of 20 leading independent schools' fees.02 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandHe shoved his partner. He realised he needed help. His next steps changed his life.A husband shares why he self-referred to a domestic violence program last Christmas.01 Mar 06:00 PM
New Zealand‘I didn’t know where it was': WNBA player’s journey to NZ leagueAshley Joens has played for three WNBA teams, but a team in NZ ticked all her boxes.28 Feb 11:04 PM
New Zealand‘We’ve had no one apply’: Teacher shortage hits regionThe Bay could be short of 180 primary school teachers in 2025, according to projections.28 Feb 06:15 PM
New ZealandHow a race weekend became a dream come true for Norm Stewart‘Dream burst into reality’ when La Dulcin’ee recorded an emotionally charged win.28 Feb 05:00 PM
KahuMother-daughter showdown set for NZ Manu championship finalDefending champion Fa’atupuinati Berking will compete against her mother, Honani.28 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandNational flying championships: Could you drop a bag of sand from a plane and hit a target?The competition is one of the few times pilots can legally drop objects from an aircraft.28 Feb 02:28 AM
New Zealand‘Only one person tried to kill me today’: Cyclist’s daily commute fearsMore than 1000 people regularly cycle, walk, or scooter along Cameron Rd.28 Feb 01:06 AM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logisticsPort of Tauranga hopes for breakthrough on logjam, posts 27% net profit liftThe port has run out of capacity - but legal action has blocked growth again.27 Feb 10:44 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Creating capacity’: New private surgical facility anchors $80m developmentPioneering surgeon-led facility will create 100 jobs and is part of a $80m development.27 Feb 08:09 PM
New ZealandThree-car crash on SH29, several injuredA crash is reportedly blocking traffic on SH29, near Tauriko.27 Feb 06:52 PM
New Zealand‘Thuds’ from man's punches as he attacked ex-partner heard by golfer 50m awayA man was playing golf when he heard screaming; he looked up and saw a woman being beaten.27 Feb 07:00 AM
New Zealand‘Undervalued’ social workers strike: ‘Who’s going to look after the kids?’Seven week-strike planned after union says Oranga Tamariki offered members 0% pay rise.27 Feb 02:43 AM
New ZealandPlane crash at Tauranga Airport prompts investigationA person trapped in the plane was rescued using special equipment.26 Feb 11:22 PM
New ZealandNgāti Ranginui thrill audience with performance'Something special happened when Ngāti Ranginui came on stage.'26 Feb 08:23 PM
New ZealandMarine precinct sale could cause ‘irreversible harm’, court toldTauranga City Council says it is not obliged to provide facilities for working boats.26 Feb 05:24 PM
New ZealandOne person trapped after aircraft crash at Tauranga, emergency services rush to sceneOne person is trapped in a light aircraft following a crash at Tauranga Airport.26 Feb 08:00 AM
New Zealand‘Hole the size of a door’: Tenant leaves behind rubbish and plenty of damageThe landlord could not claim insurance for the 12 worst holes.26 Feb 07:00 AM
