New ZealandDouble gold star: Firefighter Pinky’s 50 years of service honouredTauranga man Robert Pinkerton has done 50 years in the fire service.25 Jul 11:45 PM
New Zealand'So frustrating': Park petanque terrain trashed twice after $12,500 upgradePentanque terrain has been vandalised twice.25 Jul 10:10 PM
New ZealandTwo critically injured in Western Bay crashPolice said a passenger in the vehicle was ejected during the crash.25 Jul 09:34 PM
New ZealandHe was paralysed by a stroke. How he still lives at home 15 years later'He couldn’t talk, he couldn’t eat, had to be tube-fed, he couldn’t move.'25 Jul 05:02 PM
New Zealand'Absolutely shocked': He had no symptoms. Then he was diagnosed with cancer'It is a serious business – there are people dying from it.'25 Jul 07:43 AM
New ZealandPolice investigating death remain at BoP addressPolice were called to a Paengaroa address about 6.20pm.25 Jul 02:34 AM
New ZealandOne dead after crash involving motorcycle in TaurangaPolice and other emergency services were called to the scene about 6am.25 Jul 01:34 AM
PoliticsMahé Drysdale confirms move to Tauranga after securing the mayoraltyThe former Olympian also stressed he does not want to push his own mandate on the council.24 Jul 11:26 PM
New ZealandSerious crash involving motorcycle in TaurangaPolice and other emergency services were called to the scene.24 Jul 06:30 PM
New Zealand'Blind-sided': Alleged burglars nabbed with $15,000 of stolen watches, sunglassesTwo men have been arrested after a burglary in Tauranga overnight.24 Jul 12:44 AM
New ZealandSH2 protests: Median barriers to be re-examined by NZTAResidents have held several protests along SH2 against the barriers in recent months.23 Jul 10:18 PM
New Zealand'Unbearable': Eczema sufferer tries ‘hundreds’ of treatments'Sometimes I can’t go to work or I don’t want to go outside.'23 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandFinal election results show Mahé Drysdale strokes ahead in mayoral raceThe final voter turnout rate was 38.7% after all special votes were processed.23 Jul 06:55 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyle'Difficult and murky territory': Should you connect with your kid's friends online?'It might mean that you need to censor your online behaviour and what you post.'23 Jul 06:45 AM
New ZealandWaipuna Hospice chief executive departs after 16 yearsRichard Thurlow has decided now is the right time to step down.23 Jul 05:04 AM
New ZealandMove over Silver Ferns ... here come the Suva FernsA netball and rugby team from Fiji are coming to the Aims Games.22 Jul 10:40 PM
New ZealandSerious injuries in Tauranga crashEmergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash on Pyes Pa Rd.22 Jul 07:57 PM
New ZealandTauranga’s first Māori ward councillor in hospitalThe newly elected councillor is undergoing treatment, says Mayor-elect Mahé Drysdale.22 Jul 08:00 AM
New ZealandMasseuse to the All Blacks: How Elly Hunt found success with her dream jobWorking with New Zealand’s iconic rugby team was a pinnacle she never thought she'd reach.22 Jul 12:15 AM
New Zealand'Feels like we’re going backwards': One woman elected in Tauranga council electionScoular said she was 'sad to be the only woman' on a council of 10 in a 'modern city'.21 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMahé's our mayor: Hard work just starting for former OlympianThe double Olympic champion says his mayoralty will be about positivity and collaboration.21 Jul 06:09 AM
New ZealandMan stole 333 beehives, causing $184k loss to the industryHe was stung with a hefty reparation order and 11 months' home detention.20 Jul 10:00 PM
New ZealandEx-Olympic rower Mahé Drysdale set to become Tauranga’s mayorProgress results are out for the Tauranga local body election.20 Jul 04:33 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEx-addict says roadside drug testing wouldn't have stopped him – but NZ should still do itDuring his time on drugs, he drove high 'every day' and wrote off about six vehicles.19 Jul 05:04 PM
New ZealandBoat ramp parking charge not on, says fishermanBoaties will now have to pay to park their trailer near some boat ramps in Tauranga.19 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandSeymour marks Tauranga returning to 'a council that you’re able to vote out'His public meeting was interrupted by a protest and a fire alarm being triggered.19 Jul 04:52 AM
New ZealandWhat last-minute voters need to know about Tauranga's electionTurnout is lagging, with less than 24 hours to go.19 Jul 03:12 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain watches, 10m waves as 'weather bomb' loomsHigh waves are also expected near the centre of the rapidly deepening low.18 Jul 11:17 PM
New Zealand‘Aviation history’ finds new Tauranga homeNew home for replica of what’s believed to be the world’s oldest powered flying aircraft.18 Jul 11:09 PM
New ZealandPreliminary results in for two local byelectionsThe byelections were prompted due to a death and resignations.18 Jul 07:52 PM
New ZealandReviving a city’s heart: Tauranga’s commissioners on their big winsThe trials and triumphs of the commission's time in Tauranga.18 Jul 07:00 PM
New ZealandNew host announced for The Hits TaurangaSam Western joins The Hits Tauranga after a successful stint as Sun FM breakfast host.18 Jul 06:31 PM
New ZealandRubbish removal business donating useful kerbside items to charity'One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.'18 Jul 05:03 PM
