New ZealandBottle store and tavern close after being stripped of liquor licencesThe closures have some Welcome Bay locals and businesses concerned.09 Apr 09:38 PM
New Zealand$10.3m funding approved for Tauranga traffic chokepoint projectPlans for a tidal lane at Turret Rd can begin but construction is still two years away.18 Feb 01:23 AM
New Zealand'Soul-destroying trauma': Horse's 'brutal' injuries blamed on fireworksThe animal was euthanised after ripping through a wire fence.07 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumNew ZealandSunscreen bill: MP, buyers want 'honesty' from manufacturers about SPF09 Mar 06:00 PM
PremiumKahu'Difficult decisions': Marae fears rising sea levels will force 'retreat' from whenua15 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandUsing tech both old and new to tackle wallaby nuisanceDama wallabies are spreading from Rotorua to the Waikato.19 Jun 02:23 AM
KahuLocal Focus: Long-term plan hearings beginCommissioners meet the community on their own whenua. Made with funding from NZ on Air.14 Jun 06:09 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Today is ME day"Chronic Fatigue doesn't do it justice." Made with funding from NZ On Air.11 May 07:25 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCity in 'crisis': Commissioners warned of 5000-house deficit in next decade"We are behind, there are no two ways about it."08 Mar 05:01 PM
PremiumPremiumEducationMore schools join free lunch programmeEducation Minister made an announcement but couldn't avoid Covid-19 spotlight.04 Mar 06:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Age Concern volunteers rewarded by local travel operatorVolunteers can start friendships that go on for years. Made with funding from NZ On Air.26 Nov 10:33 PM
New ZealandCommunities split over free school lunchesFull list: Which schools will get free school lunches?11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFree school lunches: North Island (except Wellington)Full list: North Island schools getting free school lunches (except Wellington).11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Bay of Plenty electorate explainedAll you need to know about the BOP electorate. Made with funding from NZ On Air.02 Jul 11:34 PM
KahuLocal Focus: New greetings on the maraeHongi, harirū and hugs replaced with bows and words. Made with funding from NZ On Air.23 Mar 12:00 AM
New ZealandEarly childcare teacher censured for bruising child in 'rugby-style' pick upThe Tauranga teacher said she never intended to hurt the boy when she moved him.20 Jan 08:38 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Hit, attacked and verbally abused' - Bus drivers cop it allOne driver said he was subjected to a ''brown eye'' from a student while exiting the bus.06 Oct 01:39 AM
New ZealandGo-ahead given for tsunami siren installationsTauranga City Council gives go-ahead to install up to 12 tsunami sirens in next two years.17 Jul 04:35 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyTauranga's top performing suburbsWhat makes home values in each suburb grow?17 May 08:03 AM
New ZealandMistaken identity 'execution': Police seek 'distinctive' carA new clue has emerged in the "execution style" murder of David Kuka.14 Mar 07:00 AM
New ZealandLearning local: Stink bug threat turns kids on to scienceTold to welcome "a real scientist", a child protested: "But we are all scientists!"20 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandBaby hurt from 'non-accidental' injuries remains in hospitalAn injured baby boy remains in hospital in a serious condition as police investigate.05 Jan 10:13 PM
New ZealandSeriously injured baby boy's injuries 'not accidental'The serious injuries sustained by a Tauranga baby not caused by an accident, say police.03 Jan 02:01 AM
New ZealandPolice inquiry into baby boy's injuries ongoingTeam of 15 police staff continue to investigate the cause of Tauranga baby boy's injuries01 Jan 03:33 AM
New ZealandA Kiwi helping kiwi: Wendy Sporle honoured for conservation workA lifetime of work has seen kiwi conservationist Wendy Splore honoured.30 Dec 06:00 PM
New ZealandCar crashes into fence and tree, shaking homeA resident heard skidding for a couple of minutes before the car crashed30 Sep 04:16 AM
BusinessTauranga houses reach record $660,000 medianA total 293 houses sold in Tauranga last month, with a 3.9% price rise year-on-year.17 Jun 06:02 PM
EntertainmentFireworks spectacular planned for TaurangaSkies to be lit up over Welcome Bay in pre-Guy Fawkes night pyrotechnics display.10 Jul 07:00 AM
