LifestyleWhat to do in Auckland this weekend: Comedy, art and free gelatoFrom poi-making to classical concerts, creativity is alive in Auckland.17 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandTeen rapist sexually violated another girl hours after being released on bailMeyer was released into dad's custody and wasn't meant to be unsupervised around girls.17 Oct 05:27 AM
New Zealand‘Forced our hands’: Firefighters walk off job over stalled talksBay of Plenty firefighters were among 2000 nationwide who walked off the job for one hour.17 Oct 04:35 AM
CrimeSon of prominent man charged with shooting at people in TaurangaPolice allege he had a shotgun, a prohibited .22 rifle and multiple rounds of ammunition.17 Oct 04:21 AM
AirlinesAir NZ’s first electric aircraft takes off from Tauranga ahead of inter-island summer tripsNew battery-powered aircraft has a range of nearly 400km.17 Oct 03:54 AM
New ZealandVeteran grower 'gobsmacked' to win Horticulture Bledisloe CupAndrew Fenton has spent 50 years growing kiwifruit and avocados in Te Puke.17 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandDenyer confirmed as Western Bay mayor after final countVoter turnout was 38.06%, slightly up from 37.6% in 2022. 17 Oct 02:25 AM
New ZealandFamily upset at missing grave decorationsOne was a deer and fawn set lovingly repainted by the grandfather.16 Oct 07:04 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTauranga buildings face being cut from quake-prone list under Govt overhaulA revamp of the earthquake-prone building system could save Tauranga owners millions.16 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandJury learns man on trial for sexual violation is a convicted sex offenderAccused maintains he never sexually assaulted anyone, despite his previous convictions.16 Oct 06:28 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessStarlink rise blamed as small rural internet provider goes into liquidationElon Musk looms over rural New Zealand.16 Oct 03:48 AM
New ZealandFire and Emergency warns of delayed responses during strikeFire and Emergency warns some 111 responses could be delayed during the strike.15 Oct 11:53 PM
New ZealandWatch: Police respond to 'unpredictable and dangerous' incident in Tauranga CBDPolice arrested a man they say was armed after pursuing him around central Tauranga.15 Oct 11:51 PM
New ZealandHeavy police presence in central Tauranga Roads around the station were closed, with motorists turned away during rush hour.15 Oct 08:59 PM
New ZealandPāpā-mooola: Lotto player scores $200k paydayThe $20 million Powerball jackpot prize was not struck.15 Oct 08:22 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA 'wayward bomb' changed his life at 19. He turned his ordeal into a gift.Disability rights campaigner Paul Curry described his life as 'a hell of a ride'.15 Oct 05:59 PM
New ZealandMan accused of baby's murder appears in courtBay of Plenty man charged over Foxton Beach incident granted interim name suppression.15 Oct 06:16 AM
New ZealandShe 'fell in love' with aircraft at age 11. Now, she's 'changing the engineering field'Keshika Warnakula said designing aircraft and seeing them fly was 'the best thing ever'.14 Oct 09:43 PM
New ZealandA 'space jellyfish' captivated stargazers across the North Island. What was it?A strange cloud formation wafted across the sky at dawn.14 Oct 06:27 PM
New ZealandOn the way: Thousands bound for Bay as cruise season opensAnthem of the Seas is coming for its maiden NZ voyage, and it's only making one stop.14 Oct 05:10 PM
New ZealandTom Holland is on a hero’s mission – no webs requiredFormer pro mountain biker’s 'deeply personal' challenge for prostate cancer awareness.14 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan arrested, charged with murder over death of baby in FoxtonHe is due to appear in the Tauranga District Court tomorrow.14 Oct 06:59 AM
New Zealand'Red flags': Young man accused of sexually violating friend as teens hung outThe teens were all sat on a single mattress when the girl said things went too far.14 Oct 05:50 AM
New ZealandGrowing unrest: Bay senior teachers begin wave of strikesMore than 8000 Bay of Plenty workers join the mega-strike, including 1500 senior teachers.14 Oct 02:14 AM
New ZealandHouse prices fall again as Auckland leads nationwide declinesAuckland led the slide, with average values down 2.5% to $1.19m.13 Oct 11:27 PM
New Zealand'Every emotion': Candidate in close race describes tense 48-hour update waitKat Macmillan overturned a five-vote deficit to lead Andrew von Dadelszen by 192 votes.13 Oct 10:00 PM
New ZealandHundreds of Bay mums face long trips to give birthOne in three Whakatāne women giving birth in Tauranga were emergency cases.13 Oct 07:18 PM
PremiumPremiumProperty$20m+ collapse: Six companies in liquidation, creditors namedIt is too soon to say if any money will be available to pay debts.13 Oct 01:00 AM
New ZealandUpdated Rotorua election results: Margins widen in close ward racesVoter turnout reached 42.13%, with 21,102 votes counted so far.13 Oct 12:15 AM
New Zealand‘Biggest walk-off’: Unions plan mass same-day strike across health and educationMore than 8000 Bay of Plenty workers are set to join the industrial action.12 Oct 09:51 PM
New ZealandCouncils roll out summer roadworks as chipseal wins over asphalt on costAsphalt costs five times more to lay than chip seal on local roads.12 Oct 09:00 PM
New ZealandUpdated election results increase lead for DenyerThe results show just one change for the Western Bay of Plenty.12 Oct 08:33 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessOpinion: The US bull run looks stretched – but it might still have legsThe S&P 500 has climbed 83% over three years, led by surging tech giants.12 Oct 03:00 PM
New Zealand'Really overwhelming': First-time Māori ward councillor reacts to poll resultDarlene Dinsdale says she has three years to ensure Māori voices are heard.12 Oct 04:00 AM
