New ZealandWebcams capture possible eruption on Whakaari/White IslandImages suggested a 'small, low-energy' eruption occurred and quickly subsided. 30 Oct 02:39 AM
New ZealandTe Puke men in court charged with murder of Tristan OakesThe 29-year-old was found with a gunshot wound at his Te Puke home on Saturday.30 Oct 01:45 AM
New ZealandCar crashes into bank building, damaging structure's awning roofPolice say a woman crashed her vehicle into the central Tauranga bank.30 Oct 01:45 AM
New ZealandLargest Powerball jackpot of the year up for grabs as four players split $1m29 Oct 07:18 PM
New Zealand'Slip up' costs council: $1.49m fix needed for leaking Tauranga landfill site29 Oct 07:00 PM
New ZealandFrom Tauranga to the world stage: Kiwi competes to be best heavy diesel tech29 Oct 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Locals helping locals': New platform connects home care providers, clients29 Oct 01:40 AM
New Zealand'Lost our happy place': Family traumatised after being hit by another boat while fishingThe other skipper may have fallen asleep, causing a 'brutal, hard and loud' collision.28 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Blowing a gale': Yachts ground at Mt MaunganuiThey grounded during strong westerlies and gusts.28 Oct 05:26 AM
New ZealandTemu says it can’t verify link to magnets that led to boy’s major surgeryTemu says it’s been unable to confirm if the banned magnets came from its site.28 Oct 01:05 AM
New ZealandMan killed in Te Puke shooting named as police hunt two menA detective says the two men police are seeking are considered dangerous.27 Oct 11:27 PM
New Zealand Police identify victim of fatal Bay of Plenty crash Three others were taken to Tauranga Hospital, three in serious condition.27 Oct 10:57 PM
New Zealand'Harsh critic of myself': How Drysdale rates his leadership as mayorTauranga's mayor and councillors assess their performances, one year in.27 Oct 07:43 PM
RacingSarten Memorial transferred to Tauranga after Te Rapa meet abandonedConnections of top horses left frustrated by yet another major race meeting abandonment.27 Oct 03:25 AM
EntertainmentWho’s playing where this summer? Your guide to 2025’s biggest gigs across AotearoaGrammy winners, pop icons and rock legends all set for New Zealand shows.27 Oct 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerOpinion: Why cracks in US credit markets matter for investorsSome company bonds have plunged 60% almost overnight.26 Oct 03:00 PM
New Zealand‘Good luck’: NZ's Urban Polo seizes crown as rival cancels Aussie eventsF3 Polo now holds the key grounds and title of Australia’s premier urban polo event. 26 Oct 07:00 AM
Black CapsBlack Caps star ruled out of ODI series because of injuryKyle Jamieson will miss the series against England as a precaution. 25 Oct 04:34 AM
New Zealand'Vigilante action': A man had his truck stolen, so he took it back, along with 84 beehives The hives contained live bees, with the colonies being worth more than $33k.25 Oct 12:00 AM
New ZealandCyclist airlifted after serious crash shuts SH29 near TaurikoThe cyclist was flown to Waikato Hospital in a critical condition.24 Oct 11:25 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGrey wave: Local elections deliver NZ's oldest mayoral line-up in recent historyThe average age of big-city mayors has climbed to nearly 68.24 Oct 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBruce CotterillBruce Cotterill: Seven long-term fixes to stop NZ swinging between extremesOPINION: Why New Zealand needs a bipartisan path.24 Oct 10:00 PM
New Zealand'We should be concerned': Why low measles vaccination rates need to be liftedAn expert has warned measles can spread from one infected person to 18 others.24 Oct 08:48 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandAkl rates revenue hits $3b, typical household rates bill up 85% since Super City mergerRates now make up 35% of council income, down from nearly half in 2010.24 Oct 04:03 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyMitre 10 cuts $71m loss as debt drops sharplyAndrea Scown, CEO for four years, tells how members are battling the tougher economy.24 Oct 04:03 PM
New Zealand'I'm genuinely sorry': Gangster's jailhouse apology for motorcycle crash that killed coupleWhen Mark Kimber closes his eyes, he sees Karen Boucher's face.24 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandHeavy traffic ahead: Police urge caution as long weekend beginsPolice say no one died on the roads last Labour Weekend and they want to keep it that way.24 Oct 03:49 AM
New ZealandEngines, glory and grit: Inside a high-octane Bay of Plenty weekendMotorsport fans can look forward to two big events.23 Oct 11:00 PM
New Zealand'In the prime of life': Pāpāmoa couple's heartbreak with young-onset dementiaWatching an interview about actor Bruce Willis, Jacqui remembers thinking, 'that’s Kevin'.23 Oct 06:02 PM
PremiumPremiumStock takesStock Takes: Takeover battle brews for Comvita as founder mounts rival bid against rich-lister's investment companyFounder Alan Bougen is rallying investors to oppose the Florenz bid.23 Oct 06:00 PM
