New ZealandReport reveals the sectors driving rise in Bay's economic rankingThere's evidence some are bucking national trends.15 Dec 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Beacon of light': Family's 'powerful message' after 21yo dies at swimming hole'He wanted to make the most of his life, and to make people happy and loved, and he did.'13 Dec 04:03 PM
New ZealandHow Shortland Street self-harm plot sparked call for action"I don’t want to see this happen to anyone else.”13 Dec 01:00 AM
New ZealandPedestrian critically injured in Pyes Pa crashPedestrian critically injured in Pyes Pa crash, road closed.12 Dec 08:55 PM
New Zealand'Ecological domino': Lion’s mane jellyfish return to Tauranga harbourLion’s mane jellyfish return, minimal risk but engine concerns persist.12 Dec 05:02 AM
New Zealand'Changing the conversation': Real estate company raises nearly $20k for foodbankA Tauranga real estate company is helping feed families this Christmas.11 Dec 10:03 PM
New Zealand'Panicked voice of oppression': Council backs iwi roles despite flood of oppositionIwi representatives will vote on council committees despite thousands of opposing emails.11 Dec 07:53 PM
New Zealand‘It's time’: $128m Tauranga museum greenlit after 25 years of talksTauranga will have a museum by 2029 after talking about it for 25 years.10 Dec 06:04 AM
New Zealand'Incredible': Staff secretly renovate colleague's home after terminal diagnosisThe Stoney Creek team renovated an employee's home, showing great care and compassion.08 Dec 05:46 PM
New ZealandCity considers installing fluoride-free water tap at the borderSupplying unfluoridated water to Tauranga locals will be discussed at a meeting on Monday.08 Dec 03:03 AM
New ZealandZ Manu World Champs: Tauranga event showcases Kiwiana diving skillsTauranga Z Manu World Champs celebrates splashy jumps with skill, style, and competition.07 Dec 11:50 PM
New Zealand'My heart just broke': Witness' grief comes 'flooding back' after swimming hole tragedy'You just feel so wholeheartedly for these people that are going through this tragedy ...'05 Dec 04:03 PM
New Zealand'Too old': Local board chairman claims 'ageism' forced him to quit the roleThe Waihī Beach Community Board chairman stepped down at a tense meeting.05 Dec 12:25 AM
New ZealandEpic trolley dash! What this Mum grabbed in 90 secondsMum races to fill trolley, celebrating son's inspiring cancer journey.04 Dec 11:06 PM
New ZealandScrub fire about 1ha in size under controlThe fire is in steep terrain, and crews are working to extinguish it.04 Dec 02:00 AM
New ZealandWhānau rally for city's first Māori ward councillor struck by rare illnessLocals will climb Mauao to fundraise for Tauranga councillor Mikaere Sydney.03 Dec 11:25 PM
New ZealandThree men deny flouting gang patch ban in TaurangaA fourth failed to appear in court.03 Dec 02:20 AM
New Zealand'Joining forces': Emergency services lead food driveEmergency teams unite to collect food for families in need.30 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandTauranga's new bus service: $5 fare arrives in 2025 after trial successTauranga's new on-demand bus service is hugely popular but fares will rise to cover costs.29 Nov 04:06 AM
New ZealandTauranga gang funerals: Police make 14 arrests and seize guns, vehiclesAt one point, police were confronted by a kuia who criticised them for parking too close.28 Nov 01:15 AM
New ZealandTauranga council tight-lipped after marine precinct sale haltedThe council is taking legal advice as it decides next steps for the marine precinct deal.26 Nov 04:17 AM
New ZealandFive injured in two-vehicle crash on State Highway 2 near ŌpōtikiThree fire trucks have been dispatched to the scene.23 Nov 02:16 AM
New ZealandMarine precinct sale stopped after interim injunction grantedThe council has also been served with judicial review proceedings.22 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandCommunity boards facing axeWestern Bay of Plenty District could have fewer councillors to vote for next election.22 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandDad describes evacuation as 'intense' wildfire threatened homesFirefighters remain at the scene two days later dealing with flare-ups.21 Nov 11:15 AM
New Zealand'Feel the wairua': $300k sculpture by Rotorua artist unveiled in Tauranga CBDA 7-tonne sculpture by a has been unveiled in Tauranga's Red Square.21 Nov 01:02 AM
New Zealand'Flare up at 1am': Ten properties evacuated due to shelter belt fireCrews are monitoring and mopping up hot spots this morning.20 Nov 08:05 PM
New Zealand'The deal sucks': MPs seek Auditor-General inquiry into marine precinct saleTauranga City Council is investigating its sale of the precinct to a developer.20 Nov 08:00 PM
New ZealandFirefighters working overnight to extinguish 'massive fire' in Bay of PlentyResidents were forced from their homes due to the fire.20 Nov 07:31 AM
New ZealandThe man who can lift a grand pianoRich Farrell aims for top 10 finish at the world Strongman Games.20 Nov 01:08 AM
New Zealand‘Potentially lethal’ shellfish warning for BOP, CoromandelAnyone gathering or eating shellfish from this section of coastline could get sick.18 Nov 08:31 PM
New Zealand'Backlash': City-centre business faces drop in sales after road changes'The business is no longer viable yet I have two years left on my lease'.16 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew design plans wanted for Tauranga’s $105m aquatic centreTauranga City Council has paused plans for the $105m Memorial Park aquatic facility15 Nov 03:01 AM
New ZealandWho is Waipuna Hospice’s new chief executive?The new CEO says he's 'passionate about the hospice cause'.10 Nov 09:55 PM
