New Zealand'Is this for real?': Honour surprises Ngāi Te Rangi kaumātuaIhaka has been honoured with an ONZM for services to Māori and governance.30 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandHonoured power sector leader on pouring his 'heart and soul' into 55-year career'It’s important to find your passion as when you love what you do, you do your best work.'30 Dec 04:01 PM
New ZealandNew Year’s Eve festivals under threat from rain, thunderstorms as ferries cancelledA MetService-issued heavy rain watch is in place in Gisborne.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew Year Honours: Bay of Plenty, Coromandel, Taupō recipients namedPlus - we ask why one city, unusually, has no honourees on this year's list.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandRāhui updated after body found in ŌhopeLocal iwi offered condolences to the grieving whānau of the man who died.29 Dec 11:05 PM
New Zealand$165k in seatbelt fines: 'Too many' kids not properly buckled inPolice target factors that decide whether people walk or are carried away from crashes.29 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Rush hour' driver caught on phone three days in a row on same road - policeHe's among more than 2000 people snapped for the same offence this year in the region.29 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandYoung Kiwi music artist's career turning point: 'I just feel like I’m in a dream'Frankie Venter's first headline show in Tauranga was the turning point of her career.29 Dec 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Volunteering certainly helps': How widower copes after losing wife of 44 years'There’s a whole lot of people out there who you can help and talk to.'28 Dec 11:30 PM
New Zealand'Happy to be alive': Mum's 'tough year' after freak accident in restaurantSian Habgood was hit by a car while sitting inside a restaurant.28 Dec 08:23 PM
New ZealandHoliday hotspot beaches close after separate shark sightings'Dozens of people raced out of the water,' one witness said.28 Dec 04:11 AM
New ZealandWatch: People run for their lives as vehicle goes on late-night rampageThe driver rammed a number of cars and a person before fleeing the scene.27 Dec 10:37 PM
New Zealand'Gorgeous': Travellers on their OE reflect on life in the Bay'A piece of me will be left here when I leave.'27 Dec 01:00 AM
New ZealandSearch continues for man who swam away from police during chaseIwi places rāhui on Ōhiwa Harbour as search for missing swimmer intensifies.26 Dec 11:00 PM
LifestyleSurprise, surprise, the library books Kiwis borrowed the most this year were by Lee ChildKiwis are devoted to the Jack Reacher author, and it shows in our borrowing behavior.26 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandBoP summer music festival guide: Kiwi band reveals 'ridiculous' ritualThe hottest music festivals in Taupō, Tauranga, Mount Maunganui and Coromandel.26 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandRāhui in place as family gather at Ōhope for man who swam from policePolice have instructed holidaymakers to stay out of the water.26 Dec 05:03 AM
New ZealandRetailers cashing in on customers' happy vibesBoxing Day shoppers in Rotorua and Tauranga are happy to be spending.26 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandFinal year of school to remember: 'I wasn’t thinking I would make it to where I did'A Year 13 student achieves success – and has big career goals.26 Dec 12:00 AM
New ZealandOne dead after crash on SH35 between Gisborne and Bay of PlentyOne lane of the road remains closed with traffic management near the crash scene.25 Dec 11:23 PM
New ZealandMan missing after jumping into water and swimming away while fleeing policeThe man refused to engage with police and swam away.25 Dec 07:41 PM
New ZealandMixed Christmas sales for Bay retailers amid cost-conscious shoppersBay of Plenty retailers report mixed Christmas spending figures, but some remain upbeat.25 Dec 07:00 PM
New ZealandLifejackets, speeding, no-go zones: What water patrols are looking out forThe Bay of Plenty maritime team will be checking for rule compliance.25 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandTauranga libraries log million-plus book loans in 2024, but which was the favourite? NZ biographies outmuscle Prince Harry; digital memberships available during library closure.25 Dec 02:00 PM
New Zealand‘Extremely honoured’: Rotorua teacher makes history with excellence awardBryony Edwards has been recognised for her teaching efforts picking up a major NEiTA award24 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandTwo dead in separate Christmas road toll crashesThe deaths are the first in this year's Christmas road toll period.24 Dec 06:26 PM
New ZealandWhy Rotorua’s Christmas Day forecast might dampen your plansRain expected in Rotorua from Christmas afternoon, continuing through Boxing Day.24 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandRainy Christmas forecast for Bay of Plenty and beyondMetService forecasts warm, wet Christmas for Bay of Plenty, rain easing by Dec 27.24 Dec 04:00 PM
Travel newsAll the road closures that could impact your summer road tripWith lots going on around New Zealand, it's important to plan your travel route carefully.23 Dec 10:52 PM
New Zealand‘Shock diagnosis’: She had no symptoms. Then she was given one year to liveShe has outlived her one-year life expectancy and focuses on the positive: 'I am living'23 Dec 04:04 PM
New Zealand'Good for business': Cafe owner hails street's return to two-way trafficBusinesses say sales have dropped since the road was made one-way.23 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPitmaster's tip for perfect Christmas turkey: 'Brine for juicy results'Jefferies and family will enjoy a leg of lamb with summer sides.22 Dec 09:03 PM
New ZealandPolice warn of ‘zero tolerance’ for speeding as Tauranga’s road toll fallsPolice reveal the identity of Tauranga pedestrian fatality injured in Pyes Pa crash.22 Dec 04:02 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand350-home project on track despite developer's other company in liquidationThe Government has no concerns about the development on state land in Ngongotahā.22 Dec 04:00 PM
