New ZealandFountain tragedy: $90k upgrade after 4-year-old's suspected drowning deathThe child died just three days before their 5th birthday.20 Nov 04:09 AM
EntertainmentHuge rap music star join Bay Dreams line-upThe iconic festival will return with shows in Queenstown and Tauranga next year.20 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandFoodbank spike in demand shocks volunteerCommunity support is “vitally important”.20 Nov 03:24 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandJurors hear covert recordings made by undercover copWWII veteran Ronald Russell Allison died in a suspicious house fire at Te Karaka in 2013.20 Nov 03:21 AM
New Zealand'Bounce back': Most suburbs saw average values increase over past three monthsOneRoof's latest property report paints a picture of how suburbs have performed.19 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandJump in foodbank demand means more hours for workers“When I started working here, it surprised me so many different people needed support."19 Nov 09:00 PM
New ZealandTwo Tauranga Lotto punters each $18k richerThe tickets were bought online and at a local supermarket.19 Nov 04:45 AM
New ZealandSchool group gets lost in Bay of Plenty bush, police praise what they did nextThe search for the missing students ended in success.19 Nov 04:01 AM
New Zealand'Absolutely devastated': Missing Tauranga man allegedly forced into a carHe was last seen at a McDonald’s in Mount Maunganui on November 3.19 Nov 02:54 AM
New ZealandMotorcyclist fuming after Waka Kotahi evades blame after ‘horrific’ crashVictim believes the road conditions were responsible for the crash that put her in a coma.17 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Amazing' first week: Generous donations flow in to foodbankRegular and new supporters have been donating.17 Nov 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSonya BatesonOpinion: I might complain a lot but I wouldn’t live anywhere elseOpinion: I may rag on this place from time to time, but I truly love it here.17 Nov 02:49 PM
New ZealandA black mark on her brain: Scan after concussion changes teacher's life 'overnight'Within months, specialists were flying from Australia to perform complex brain surgery.16 Nov 09:04 PM
New ZealandHow this former mayor is getting stoves and heaters into Ukraine warzone'We are doing our best to get ahead of the snowfall.'16 Nov 08:41 PM
NRLJohnathan Thurston's cricket threat and thoughts on Warriors 2024The rugby league all-time great didn't hold back in his typical, gritty fashion.16 Nov 06:02 AM
New ZealandWinning rose named in honour of 7-year-old girl who died of a brain tumourAward-winning rose named after a 'brave' little girl.15 Nov 11:20 PM
New ZealandWhat's in a foodbank parcel? And how to donateThe annual six-week Christmas Appeal has been running since November 11.15 Nov 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Ludicrous' and 'unfair': What locals think about road-pricing idea for Tauranga$5 a trip in Auckland? What Tauranga's answer to congestion charging might cost.15 Nov 07:15 PM
New ZealandArmed police at Gate Pā property in TaurangaA pre-planned operation is under way this morning.15 Nov 06:46 PM
New ZealandSurf's Up: Businessman selling $200k vintage surfboard collection'One board went to five, five went to 10, and so on – end of story.'15 Nov 01:44 AM
New ZealandEdgecumbe flood: Hundreds may be eligible to join legal case as five sue for $3.95mLaw firm says if it becomes a class action, it could cover another 350 plaintiffs.14 Nov 10:48 PM
New ZealandHome invasion: Person assaulted by masked intruder at residential addressThe alleged incident happened around 8.30am on Tuesday.14 Nov 09:44 PM
New ZealandRepeat offender: Man sentenced for robbing same store twice in five daysDon't "just walk out of prison and become the same person”, she tells him.14 Nov 07:43 PM
New ZealandPort of Tauranga: $15.7m of cocaine found in container of bananasIt's estimated the seizure could have produced about 350,000 individual doses of cocaine.14 Nov 04:40 AM
New ZealandThe Grinch outdoor movie night all set to help foodbankThe Hits Christmas in the Park is in partnership with Pacific Toyota.14 Nov 01:00 AM
New ZealandHamilton tech business wins contract with NZ NavyThe company will build a special training software for officers.13 Nov 10:01 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandIt was sold for $1. Now this abandoned CBD building will become a $60m 'landmark'First three building consents issued for the 14-storey parking and office building.13 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandSupermarket caught selling booze to 17yo cops five-day banThe supermarket was caught in a controlled-purchase operation.13 Nov 02:21 AM
New ZealandChristmas Appeal: Foodbank shares donation wishlistWhat will you be donating to the Foodbank this year?13 Nov 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Significant' house fire near Te PukePolice were called about 1.45pm, firefighters left about 4pm.13 Nov 01:19 AM
New ZealandGas main hit in central Tauranga, cordons removedFire and Emegency NZ were called just before 12.30pm.12 Nov 11:57 PM
New Zealand'Destroyed': 83yo faces court for allegedly painting over te reo on binsThe charge has a maximum penalty of seven years' imprisonment.12 Nov 11:46 PM
New ZealandMedical ship stranded in Fiji with large repair billThe crew was providing much-needed medical aid to isolated communities in Fiji.12 Nov 08:57 PM
