New ZealandOne dead after three-vehicle crash on Waikato-to-Rotorua highwayPolice said in an earlier statement the crash was reported at 3.15pm.19 May 04:13 AM
New Zealand'Tidal flow' lane considered for Turret Rd traffic chokepointCouncil commissioners will decide on Monday whether to go ahead with improvements.19 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandMount Maunganui incident: Man charged, another still in hospitalThe incident happened about 1am on Saturday.18 May 11:59 PM
New ZealandOlympian Mahé Drysdale confirms bid for Tauranga's mayoraltyDrysdale will be going up against uncle Doug Owens for the role.18 May 10:54 PM
New Zealand'Taking the p**s': Charity boss hits out at op shop rubbish dumpersFrequent clean-ups of soiled goods and rubbish are taking a toll on store team members.17 May 11:30 PM
New ZealandMan arrested after serious incident in Mount Maunganui overnightPolice rushed to the Mount Maunganui home and arrested a man at the scene.17 May 08:13 PM
New ZealandEVES annual awards celebrate top performersThe awards were held at Mercury Arena at Baypark.17 May 12:01 PM
New ZealandMan pulled from harbour faces several chargesPolice allege the man fled after a traffic stop and entered the water off The Strand.17 May 01:16 AM
New Zealand12-year-old sailor's meteoric rise earns India spotTauranga 12-year-old Harry Strang is setting sail for international waters.17 May 12:39 AM
New Zealand'First of their kind in NZ': 100 seapods installed to create living seawall in Tauranga's CBDThe seapods create habitat for marine life to thrive and add to wider waterfront plans.16 May 10:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi charity secures fleet of emergency vehicles for Ukraine frontlineThe ambulances are filled with good-quality second-hand tyres and spare stretchers.16 May 09:42 PM
New ZealandTauranga Boys’ College board apologises, refunds ex-student $1k after Ombudsman's OIA rulingThe former student requested information relating to a teacher who propositioned him.16 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice allege man who ran into harbour was evading arrestThe man has since been taken to hospital in a serious condition.16 May 12:17 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHad depression? Get headaches? Job-hunter 'gobsmacked' by 'invasive' applicationThe firm says the questions provide relevant information. Applicants don't have to answer.15 May 09:02 PM
New ZealandTeen accused of stabbing girl at Bayfair enters plea in Youth CourtThe incident left the victim with deep cuts to her abdomen.14 May 05:02 PM
New ZealandCracks appear in new $7m coastal pathwayConstruction of the 4m-wide path began in April 2023 and it opened in December.14 May 01:52 AM
New ZealandLocal aids Brazil floods: 'It’s heartbreaking'A Tauranga local who grew up in Porto Alegre is raising money for the South Brazil floods.13 May 10:56 PM
New ZealandCharges coming for Tauranga boat rampsThe charges will come into effect from July 1.13 May 10:26 PM
New ZealandSacked council: Who’s running again and why one hasn't had a haircut since 2020One mayoral candidate says he has 'unfinished business'.13 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I’ve done it for so long it’s part of me': 50 years as a JPThe octogenarian was 36 years old when he was nominated to serve.13 May 01:33 AM
New ZealandWhat it take to be a fosterer: A couple's five decades of careThe octogenarians have been recognised for their selfless and tireless efforts.13 May 12:50 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Reliant on locums': Region spends $8.6m on outsourced specialists in a year'Higher rates' are paid to attract locums amid staff shortages, the union says.12 May 07:10 PM
New Zealand'Fully involved' garage fire in TaurangaReports of a fire in Bethlehem came in around 12.45am.12 May 07:07 PM
New ZealandSafety concerns for students on SH2 buses'Seems crazy to me that we can have kids standing up on buses possibly going 80km/h.'11 May 05:02 PM
New ZealandRare condition: The 'scary' and 'surreal' moment 18-day-old turned blue'I wouldn’t wish it on anybody,' says his mum.11 May 02:49 AM
RacingFavourite La Crique faces crack field in $100k raceLa Crique aims for a big win in Rotorua after missing NZ Breeders due to hoof issue.10 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Soul-destroying': Nurses 'distraught' about hospital understaffing, says unionData shows 1 in 4 Te Whatu Ora hospital shifts, on average, were understaffed in 2023.10 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWestern Bay households face 13.6pc rates riseThere is a proposal to delay 12 projects.10 May 01:02 AM
New ZealandTauranga teen heading to Europe for MTB World SeriesA Te Puna 17-year-old is one cog closer to achieving his dream.09 May 10:24 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Kick in the guts': Tradies 'poaching' work from locals 'rife' amid slowdown'A high volume of tradies [are] jumping in the ute and trying to grab some of the work'09 May 08:03 AM
New Zealand'Defied the odds': Bay dancers head to worldsTauranga dance studio heading to The World of Dance Competition in LA.09 May 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Incredibly generous': Farmer gifts 103ha with panoramic coastal views for regional parkThe generous gift has been called a rarity and 'true legacy' for the Bay of Plenty.09 May 03:31 AM
New ZealandHighly potent synthetic opioid found in second fake tabletN-Desethyletonitazene has now been found in Tauranga, Drug Foundation offering free tests.09 May 01:54 AM
