Beach mansion that’s never been lived in sells for secret sum
The high-profile sale is the talk of the Coromandel.
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What it take to be a fosterer: A couple's five decades of care
The octogenarians have been recognised for their selfless and tireless efforts.
Fourth Fridays event coming to Waihī Beach
The new event aims to liven up Waihī Beach once a month.
What is the science behind the Aurora Australis?
The skies have been lighting up with the Aurora Australis - but what causes it?
Kiwi couple married for 65 years share key to long and happy relationship
David and Sheila Callaghan reckon it's about give-and-take in keeping the flame alight.
'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.
'Fully involved' garage fire in Tauranga
Reports of a fire in Bethlehem came in around 12.45am.
Queues of cars at vantage point for Kiwis keen to catch last glimpse of aurora
One Wellingtonian described the situation as 'complete chaos'.
Fisher pips Carrington ahead of Paris showdown
Aimee Fisher has pipped Dame Lisa Carrington at the latest World Cup event.
Mark Lister: Do women really make better investors than men?
OPINON: Women have the demeanour and temperament to be very successful investors.
Watch: Boxing botch-up - Kiwi ring announcer reads wrong winner in title fight
The boxing community is up in arms over the botched announcement.
Lotto: Winning second division tickets sold to three Bay of Plenty punters
One of the tickets was sold at Rotorua’s Lucky Lotto Shop.
What are your chances of seeing the aurora lights tonight?
It will gradually become cloudier towards midnight so watch from sunset.
Safety concerns for students on SH2 buses
'Seems crazy to me that we can have kids standing up on buses possibly going 80km/h.'
Woman kidnapped, beat young dad in brutal 23-minute attack
After five years, Joshua Terrey's family has some closure - but not the kind they want.
Incredible photos: Stunning aurora dazzles NZ skies
An aurora australis graced New Zealand's skies as far as Northland this morning.
Police say sudden death in Rotorua not suspicious
Police were notified of the death at about 10am.
Rare condition: The 'scary' and 'surreal' moment 18-day-old turned blue
'I wouldn’t wish it on anybody,' says his mum.
Gang member on run for year: Cops' alarming find when he was finally caught
Name suppression lifted when the gang's 'orchestrating influence' was sentenced.
Bay of Plenty nurses strike
They want to increase the nurse-patient ratios. Video / Alex Cairns
'Soul-destroying': Nurses 'distraught' about hospital understaffing, says union
Data shows 1 in 4 Te Whatu Ora hospital shifts, on average, were understaffed in 2023.
The goat did it, says man defending family violence allegations
But, a jury wasn't buying it - defendant guilty of multiple charges.
Can you handle the heat? Chilli eating comp comes to Tauranga
Nearly 200 people have signed up for the competition.
Two-truck crash on State Highway 29 leaves debris blocking road
The road was reduced to one lane for several hours but has since reopened.
Western Bay households face 13.6pc rates rise
There is a proposal to delay 12 projects.
BoP residents wake to icy temps, Minister praises restraint amid grid crisis
The country’s grid operator Transpower issued a warning notice.
Tauranga teen heading to Europe for MTB World Series
A Te Puna 17-year-old is one cog closer to achieving his dream.
Award for man making the Bay accessible for all
The Healthvision Festival of Disability Sport was held last month.
SH29 over Kaimai Range to close for four nights
The closures are needed for asphalt renewals and routine maintenance.
‘Beautiful the way you are’: The challenges of mothering an adolescent daughter
Tween life coaching is already prominent in the USA, and in NZ the need is growing.
'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'
'Defied the odds': Bay dancers head to worlds
Tauranga dance studio heading to The World of Dance Competition in LA.
'Incredibly generous': Farmer gifts 103ha with panoramic coastal views for regional park
The generous gift has been called a rarity and 'true legacy' for the Bay of Plenty.
'Doesn’t make sense': BOP doctors speak out amid strikes
Junior doctors picketed outside hospitals this week.