New Zealand'Gut-wrenching': Motorcyclist dies after colliding with school busRūātoki Valley Rd in eastern Bay of Plenty remains closed after the crash.01 Aug 03:54 AM
New Zealand87yo to row Tauranga Harbour in tribute to son’s Atlantic featThe journey honours his late son Phil, a record-setting transatlantic rower.01 Aug 03:47 AM
New Zealand‘Oh bugger’: Rescuer’s truck sinks while saving woman stranded in Bay of Plenty floodsDuring a mission to rescue a woman stuck on top of her car, the truck got swallowed01 Aug 02:13 AM
New Zealand'Arduous work': What it's like for Kiwi firefighters battling wildfires in Canada30 Jul 12:04 AM
New ZealandParking fees rile resident: 'Over $2000 a year just to park outside my house'28 Jul 07:49 PM
New ZealandNorth Island set for drenching, waterlogged Tasman sets up emergency centres 28 Jul 01:51 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: It's time to fully review our local government structureOPINION: But any changes must be the right ones for the right reasons.25 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Silence ... then the heat hit me': Man saves Harley-Davidson, loses house in blazeTed Shortland escaped the fire through his bedroom window.24 Jul 11:31 PM
New Zealand'Evolving and innovating': New Zealand's top holiday park namedAn annual ceremony has celebrated the best of New Zealand's 280 holiday parks.24 Jul 04:51 AM
New ZealandLotto's Powerball jackpot rolls over to $10m, one punter wins $1m prizeTime to check your tickets to see if you are a winner after tonight's draw.23 Jul 08:27 AM
New ZealandCouncillor accused of hate crime by woman in IsraelNandor Tānczos says he received a courtesy call from the Whakatāne Police.22 Jul 11:53 PM
New Zealand'Huge problems': Business owners upset over paid parking planSeveral streets and avenues to have new two-hour limits, with fines starting at $20.21 Jul 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Love you moko': Grieving grandma vows justice for 20yo killed after birthday celebrationPolice are investigating his death as a homicide.21 Jul 07:30 AM
New ZealandDoctors alarmed by whooping cough surge'We’ve had small children ending up in hospital.'20 Jul 08:23 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: Rural economy is buoying Māori economy as much as it aids other sectorsOPINION: The Government cut $88 million from direct Māori funding in the last Budget.19 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe cost of dying: Why one in two Kiwis will go into debt to pay for funeralsDeath doulas and water cremation offer alternative funeral options.18 Jul 10:35 PM
New ZealandSerious crash closes road, one injuredPolice responded to the Bay of Plenty incident around 3.20pm.18 Jul 05:37 AM
New ZealandUnderslip reduces highway to one lane in BoPThe slip worsened after heavy rain this month.18 Jul 12:51 AM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesMore than half of Crown Regional Holdings' loan book flagged as 'at risk'Three companies which received Government loans have gone into liquidation.16 Jul 08:54 PM
New ZealandOne critical, three seriously injured: BoP crash closes roadPolice have asked motorists to avoid the area.15 Jul 09:32 PM
New ZealandSmall town's mayor says campus closure would condemn locals to povertyToi Ohomai Te Pūkenga put forward a proposal to disestablish the jobs of 166 people.15 Jul 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Shocking' cuts: 160-plus jobs at risk, campuses face closureWith declining student numbers, 'it is just no longer viable to operate in this way'.14 Jul 11:58 PM
AirlinesRegional airline grounded for 10 days by Civil Aviation AuthorityThe chief says the airline's version of WoF was revoked but customers can still fly.14 Jul 03:12 AM
New ZealandTeen's 900km ride for Māori wards ends with cheers at ParliamentHe delivered a support letter to Parliament, and was greeted by Chris Hipkins.14 Jul 12:34 AM
KahuLife in the balance: What it's like to be young on a transplant waitlistPaul was tested at 20 and told to go live her life - before she developed kidney disease.12 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMixed verdicts delivered for Tribesmen accused of murdering one of their ownMark 'Shark' Hohua died in June 2022 after a violent assault over money.11 Jul 05:00 AM
New ZealandThe amalgamation debate: Mayor claims 'no one’s prepared to act'Tauranga mayor wants 'tough' conversations now. Where do the 3 other BoP leaders stand?09 Jul 09:20 PM
New ZealandBoP shooting happened at 'private dwelling', suspect still wantedInformation sought about man in a green coat and gumboots.08 Jul 01:36 AM
New ZealandTruck driver back at work and walking again after surviving fatal crashHe had nine surgeries: 'There was nothing left - no bones or anything left in my foot.'07 Jul 06:00 PM