New ZealandPerson airlifted to hospital after crash near Rotorua, road closedThe crash happened on Hamurana Rd near the intersection with Tauranga Direct Rd.27 Mar 02:56 AM
New ZealandOne critical after incident on Mauao summitEmergency services were called to the mountain about 10.51am.26 Mar 11:51 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand10-year city deals: The spot PM says will 'likely' be one of the firstGovt wants 30-year infrastructure project pipeline – 'not just ideas but proper projects'.26 Mar 11:10 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBuses on-demand: City battling congestion trials new schemeThe buses operate like Uber and could be expanded to the rest of the city, if successful.26 Mar 10:00 PM
Freight and logisticsPort says no risk to Auckland, Tauranga harbour bridges after Baltimore bridge tragedySugar factory gets limited, controlled traffic, port says.26 Mar 08:46 PM
New ZealandTauranga bars to close earlier under booze rule changes“The potential tip out at 2am will find us pushing a lot more people out on the street."26 Mar 07:48 PM
New Zealand'It breaks your heart': Dad's anguish after kicking out meth addict son'His addiction destroyed the vibe in our home.'26 Mar 04:02 PM
New ZealandJailed serial groper who did indecent act on parole to be released againDisgraced former senior representative cricket player 'will not pose an undue risk'.26 Mar 04:02 PM
New Zealand'I hope you get what you deserve': Daughter confronts man who killed her father in crashLivai Nuku survived the crash he caused, but suffered a traumatic brain injury.26 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandRotorua to Auckland: Four youths arrested after stolen car spiked on motorwayPolice say the vehicle went almost twice the posted speed limit.25 Mar 10:06 PM
New ZealandNew bridge between Bethlehem and Tauriko to openThe bridge is part of the $655 million Takitimu North Link project.25 Mar 08:10 PM
New Zealand'I would be dead': Wife saved husband having heart attack during sleepJournalist says his wife's first-aid training saved him after a heart attack at home.25 Mar 04:03 PM
New Zealand'Intolerable risk to life': Council agrees to buy slip-damaged homes'Getting to this point has taken longer than any of us may have expected.'25 Mar 05:22 AM
New ZealandTwo charged after alleged serious assault in Tauranga CBDPolice are working to identify a group of people they believe can assist with inquiries.25 Mar 03:23 AM
New Zealand'I feel guilty': Hospital bed taken by diabetic amputee with nowhere to liveShe could have been discharged more than a month ago - has been in hospital for 17 weeks.23 Mar 09:42 PM
New Zealand'Finally': Owners of homes hit by landslide from reserve may get buyout offer'If [the council’s] reserve hadn’t fallen down on our house, we’d be happy as Larry.'23 Mar 09:41 PM
New ZealandLong lunches, jazz and a 'bun in a bottle': How you can eat, drink and be entertained this EasterA list of some of our favourite venues to raise your glass, dine and be entertained.23 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandHospital lockdown: Man accused of gun-related call appears in courtPolice allege he said he was 'going to Tauranga Hospital with guns to get answers'.22 Mar 03:55 PM
New ZealandJudge finds murder-accused fit to stand trialPolice found a man dead at a Tauranga address on the evening of September 7.21 Mar 10:51 PM
New ZealandMount Maunganui’s surprise smiley-face roundabout vandalisedThe cheerful spot has already been restored - it's just missing one thing...21 Mar 10:06 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Don’t know how we can cope': Building consents plunge in 'most unaffordable city''We are nowhere near where we should be.'21 Mar 04:01 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusiness$148m development dispute: Hawkins granted interim injunction in battle with Farmers ownersThe builder and owners of the apartment, retail and dining project have gone to court.21 Mar 03:41 AM
New ZealandArmed police outside Tauranga HospitalArmed police outside Tauranga Hospital on Thursday morning. Video / Alex CairnsWatch20 Mar 10:48 PM
New ZealandHospital lockdown ends as police take person into custodyArmed police have now left the hospital.20 Mar 10:08 PM
New ZealandFocus: Tauranga housing consents plummetA sharp fall in building consents has sparked fears of spiralling house prices in the city. Video / NZHeraldWatch20 Mar 08:02 PM
RacingRacing: Promise turns to performance for You Say D’OrsayCambridge trainer eyes charge in Tauranga20 Mar 04:45 PM
New ZealandBurns after food trailer fire in Mount MaunganuiThe patient is being taken to hospital.20 Mar 01:52 AM
CrimeChild killer's bid for reduced sentence based on P addiction rejected by Court of AppealThe toddler was found submerged under two large rocks in an estuary in 2019.19 Mar 09:00 PM
New ZealandWhangamatā Area School scoops up win at inaugural surfing eventThe inaugural New Zealand School Surfing Festival was held at Muriwai this week.19 Mar 08:30 PM
New Zealand'Our little secret': Teen cried and hugged her puppy during rapeHer rapist tried to appeal his convictions after being sent to prison for 10 years.19 Mar 06:00 PM
New Zealand13 German shepherds, 40 cats removed from residential homeSeizure of dogs - all underweight and some with parvo - council's 'largest-ever'.19 Mar 04:01 PM
New ZealandCrash blocks lanes on Takitimu Drive, TaurangaPolice were called about 6.15pm.19 Mar 06:25 AM
New ZealandCeremonies held for Toi Ohomai graduatesMore than 2000 students will be graduating from Toi Ohomai.19 Mar 02:12 AM
New ZealandAre you enrolled? Tauranga election four months awayFor the first time since 2019, Tauranga voters will elect their council representatives.18 Mar 11:33 PM