New ZealandData reveals the region where it's more expensive to rent than AucklandThe national median weekly rent in Aotearoa has jumped to $625.23 Jan 11:56 PM
New ZealandCouncil spends $4600 on unneeded signsAbout 22 signs were erected despite parking changes being delayed.23 Jan 09:49 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand23,000 jobs on offer: Kiwifruit industry pins hopes on big harvestAfter two bad seasons, the industry is forecasting a bumper crop23 Jan 04:04 PM
New ZealandPay error ‘disappoints’ council employeesStaff are frustrated after being paid incorrectly for working recent public holidays.23 Jan 02:03 AM
New ZealandSurf update: 'Some big waves' rolling in, praise for beachgoersThe MetService has forecast rough seas.23 Jan 12:34 AM
New ZealandWatch: Car keeps veering into traffic in 'bloody scary' 25km drive'We were all trying to get home safely and no one wanted to die on the way home.'22 Jan 08:21 PM
New Zealand'Undriveable': Fleeing drivers crash into police vehicleTwo vehicles crashed into a police car.22 Jan 08:20 PM
New Zealand'Damn lucky': Ex-truckie, 83, believes driving habit gave him cancerRichard Lyons was diagnosed with a malignant melanoma in September.22 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Rough out there': Warning to walkers as 'big waves' surge up beachesA lifeguard said it was 'pretty rough out there'.22 Jan 03:10 AM
New Zealand'Significant height': Two people rescued after separate fallsBusy weekend for the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter.22 Jan 12:38 AM
New ZealandSeaman arrested after cocaine seizure at Port of TaurangaThe man has appeared in Tauranga District Court.21 Jan 07:15 PM
New ZealandFleeing drivers ‘deliberately taunting’ police by live-streaming their escapadesTrend emerges amid a dramatic increase in drivers fleeing police.21 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandLifeguards issue warning after dislocated limbs and rescues as 'pretty gnarly' surf hitsThe worst ocean conditions are expected to arrive on Monday.21 Jan 03:47 AM
New ZealandHometown heroine: Hannah Berry nabs third Tauranga Half victory“It is wonderful to have world-class athletes here, and a privilege to win today’s event.”20 Jan 11:04 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBYO drinks: How to have a beautiful wedding for less than $600Couples who spend a little are 'just as married' as those spending a lot.20 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Most painful time in our lives': Family call for help after deaths of dad, mum and son'No one should have to lose so many people in such a short time.'19 Jan 09:07 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLandlords buckle under high interest rates as rental demand soarsHouse for rent gets 2224 clicks and is pulled from online site in days.19 Jan 06:51 PM
New ZealandNorthland movement inspires rescue equipment on beaches across countryThe move recognises that not everyone swims while lifeguards are available.19 Jan 03:00 AM
New ZealandMum’s warning after son’s scare at floating obstacle course in Tauranga'I used all of my strength to push him to the side while trying not to get sucked in.'18 Jan 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Absolutely livid': Mum of drowned teen's call after lifeguards abused"Take care of them ... they save so many people every year."18 Jan 04:03 PM
New ZealandSurf lifesaver left in tears after being verbally abused while helping swimmerMan followed surf lifeguard and continued to hurl foul language and verbal abuse.18 Jan 01:27 AM
New ZealandHarley Shrimpton case: Alleged kidnapper now faces murder chargeThe accused has been granted interim name suppression.18 Jan 12:42 AM
New ZealandSpectacular sight as luxury ship docks off BoP coastHopefully, it's just the beginning for boutique cruise liners to come to Whakatāne.18 Jan 12:37 AM
New ZealandAmateur Mount golfer gets a shot at Open Championship-linked invitationalThe nine-hole final will feature 42 players from 22 countries.17 Jan 11:05 PM
New ZealandDisgraced teacher case: School fails to release documents it should have - OmbudsmanThe school says it spent $45,000 on legal costs responding to the requests.17 Jan 09:39 PM
New Zealand‘I can finally be free’ - why an overstayer has decided to return homeIt has been 13 years since Vijender saw his family in India.17 Jan 07:50 PM
New ZealandMetal detectorists save the day after husband loses wife's ring'It was like trying to find a needle in the haystack ... I thought I had lost it forever.'17 Jan 05:52 PM
New ZealandTauranga students worried about university chances after NCEA results errorHe has already been told he might have to add extra time to his degree due to the error.17 Jan 06:05 AM
New Zealand'Substantial' Auckland interest in sale of $200m Tauranga towers apartments'We haven’t seen anything of this scale before in our city.'16 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandTeachers at top school 'welcome' to use ChatGPT in student reportsAchievement, learning behaviours and attendance data are used to generate comments.15 Jan 05:04 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters to the editor: Don't force te reo on meOPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.15 Jan 03:03 AM
New ZealandTEL toll road eastbound lanes to close Saturday for raceThe alternative route for motorists during this time is via Te Puke Highway.15 Jan 02:40 AM
New Zealand'Such a joyful event': Annual Sikh parade draws crowds in Tauranga"It’s cool people are happy to embrace our culture."15 Jan 12:57 AM
New Zealand'Totally involved': Bethlehem College fire damages workshop - investigatorThe cause of a workshop fire at Bethlehem College is under investigation.14 Jan 05:50 PM
