New ZealandGirl, 11, killed after being hit by a train namedPolice have referred her death to the coroner.03 Aug 07:56 AM
PremiumPremiumTennis'Queue of 100 people': Tauranga Domain protesters urged to attend council meetingThe council commissioner denies any intent to 'pave paradise' or 'destroy' greenspace.03 Aug 04:07 AM
New ZealandMount brawl: 11 men heading to trial on rioting, wounding chargesAn 11th defendant has denied charges relating to a June 21 incident on Maunganui Rd.03 Aug 02:46 AM
New Zealand'Sold out': Pie eaters taste test duck pie awarded NZ's bestOne man has been taking trips to the bakery for more than 25 years to taste the pies.02 Aug 10:01 PM
New Zealand'Sold out': Pie lovers line up to try NZ's new best pie'I live in Auckland but I keep coming back here,' one customer said.02 Aug 09:52 PM
New ZealandBay Dreams music festival moves to 'downsized' venue'It’s not about how big the event is. It’s how much fun they have...'02 Aug 07:42 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Lost opportunity': Plans to sell ‘critical’ CBD education centre under fireThe centre was to be part of a future Knowledge Precinct but could become housing.02 Aug 06:06 PM
New ZealandTwo-vehicle crash on Kaimai RangeEmergency services are at the scene on SH29 on the Kaimai Range.02 Aug 06:25 AM
New ZealandBattle of Te Ranga poetry winner announced"I tried to pretend I was in battle."02 Aug 01:15 AM
New ZealandPower outages after car crashes into pole, goes down bankEmergency services were called around 7.20am.01 Aug 08:50 PM
New ZealandNational's BOP transport plans could create 6500+ jobs, says TolleyAnd it's proposed to benefit Tauranga "significantly faster" than what's already promised.01 Aug 08:05 PM
New Zealand'Just a footpath': Union speaks out over rail crossing where child died'That crossing doesn’t seem to have a hell of a lot of protection on it.'01 Aug 06:00 PM
KahuTauranga-based artist wins National Contemporary Art AwardThe annual award, founded by the Waikato Society of Arts, has been held since 2000.01 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMystery of pole cemented into teacher’s driveway solved'People are only human and mistakes do happen.'01 Aug 06:29 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPremium subscribers react to Sir Paul Adams’ take on poverty and NZ’s growing social divideOPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.01 Aug 04:07 AM
New ZealandFormer rugby star accused of buying guns for Comancheros, faking burglary heads to trialThe man is a retired professional player.01 Aug 03:44 AM
New Zealand'There to save lives': Plea to respect new life rings after one 'tossed' on rocksThe life rings were installed after a Tauranga dad drowned at the spot last year.01 Aug 02:44 AM
New ZealandFuneral home fined $85k after cremation smoke 'invaded' homes, bodiesJudge says despite ruling, no amount of money can make the matter right.01 Aug 12:43 AM
New Zealand'I saw red': Gun owner, 72, says new online firearm registry system is too hard“[We] should be able to go into the police station and register over the counter.”31 Jul 11:47 PM
New Zealand'Delightful, happy' student killed in train tragedy'We’re devasted to lose one of our own in such awful circumstances.'31 Jul 10:41 PM
OpinionLimiting the fallout when businesses failOpinion: Other countries approach failing businesses more proactively than we do in NZ.31 Jul 10:20 PM
New ZealandAnchored freight ship lost its rudder, detention notice issuedThe vessel remains anchored off Mount Maunganui.31 Jul 09:16 PM
New ZealandPolice appeal for witnesses after young person killed by trainEmergency services responded to the incident on Hewletts Rd around 2.55pm.31 Jul 06:46 PM
New ZealandBay of Plenty councils identify projects involving man accused of forgeryNationwide, potentially 1000 building consents and 40 local authorities could be impacted.31 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandNational to scrap $14.6b light rail projectNational could adopt a version of light rail in Auckland.31 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandYoung person dies after being hit by trainPolice say the railway death will be referred to the Coroner.31 Jul 06:45 AM
BusinessBunnings blocked from opening: Mitre 10-linked company hammered with $500k penaltyWatchdog hopes penalty will deter others after operator tried thwarting rival.31 Jul 02:30 AM
New ZealandElection 2023: Nats vow to make Hawke's Bay Expressway four lanesNational places high priority on the Expressway, Napier-Taupō and Napier-Wairoa roads.31 Jul 01:19 AM
New ZealandMaritime NZ investigating freight ship unable to move anchors off Mount Maunganui coastAn exclusion zone has been placed around the ship, which has been there since last week.31 Jul 12:22 AM
TalanoaTraditional Cook Islands dance fitness classes keeping culture aliveCook Islands Language Week's theme: Connect me to my homeland's traditions and culture.29 Jul 11:00 PM
New ZealandNew group aims to make space for trans people to 'be their authentic selves''We’re workers. We’re students. We’re active members of society with everyday jobs'29 Jul 09:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe Ginaissance: How distilleries here work to stand out in the craft spirit crowd'A lot of beer and wine drinkers are leaning towards gin these days.'29 Jul 06:00 PM
TalanoaBay's largest Vanuatu Independence Day celebration this weekendThe 43rd independence celebration is happening on Sunday in Pāpāmoa.29 Jul 12:03 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Totally unacceptable’: Sir Paul Adams on poverty, homelessness and NZ’s growing social divide"The only way to succeed financially was to become well-qualified professionally."28 Jul 07:00 PM