New ZealandThe Good, the Bad, and the Annoying: Uncovering the worst driving habitsHabits that drive road users up the wall.24 Jul 06:26 PM
New ZealandFrom tailgating to using mobile phones: Uncovering the worst driving habits'It only takes a second or two of inattention to kill a pedestrian.'24 Jul 06:04 PM
New Zealand'Make no mistake': Former councillor warns commission of reversal of Civic Precinct plansTauranga’s controversial civic precinct project could cost ratepayers $26m a year.24 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandStealing from skip bins brings community sentenceOffender admitted taking items and intended to sell them.24 Jul 04:01 AM
New ZealandRam-raid: Four people arrested after store burgledThree people are due to appear in Tauranga District Court today.24 Jul 02:20 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThe Premium Debate: 'Mass exodus' of tradies leaving for AustraliaOpinion: Our online premium subscribers have their say.24 Jul 02:02 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Shifting to alternate modes of transportPrivate cars account for 90 per cent of journeys in Tauranga and it’s causing headaches.Watch23 Jul 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Madness': Top developer hits out as thousands of homes held up'Everyone wants housing yet we are stifled by infrastructure.'23 Jul 06:07 PM
New ZealandCrane company boss slams state of NZ roads'The roads are the worst I've seen them,' says McLeod Cranes’ Scott McLeod.23 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Not again' says jewellery worker as armed robber returns - 'I have to' he repliesA 26yo man robbed one store twice and burgled another in a mall crime spree.22 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBeyond Border Patrol: A shoutout to those in these vital and often thankless jobsOPINION: Biosecurity NZ officers battle invasive species to preserve New Zealand's beauty.22 Jul 11:43 AM
New ZealandPineapple on pizza? Christopher Luxon shows his lighter side - and a hidden talentThe National Party leader has some fun before getting down to serious business.21 Jul 09:36 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Had a gutsful’: Business quits city's main street after 30 yearsOthers are thinking of doing the same thing as project comes under fire.21 Jul 06:00 PM
PoliticsWinston Peters on the biggest threat to NZ First’s 2023 election campaignThe NZ First leader promises to announce the "flavour" of his tax policy.21 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Reaching out to people all across the world': Teen mental health advocate honouredWhen Claire first arrived from China five years ago, she struggled to fit in.21 Jul 02:00 AM
New ZealandCoromandel storm: Paediatric occupational therapist has to reshedule all appointments102mm of rain has fallen in eight hours with more to come.20 Jul 10:14 PM
New Zealand'Most significant investment’: Civic precinct to get $21m in TECT fundingCouncil commissioners are preparing to meet to decide how best to progress the project.20 Jul 06:01 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'We shouldn’t have to live like this': Struggling seniors turn off home heatingSome 'don’t have power in their home' because they don't think they can afford it20 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandMount Maunganui brawl: 10th man denies rioting and wounding chargesAccused remanded in custody.20 Jul 06:36 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain warning and strong wind watch issued for CoromandelMetService has upgraded the forecast to orange for Coromandel.19 Jul 11:46 PM
New Zealand‘Extremely grateful’: Civic precinct to get $21m in TECT fundingTECT chair said project “one of the most exciting and significant projects” in a lifetime.19 Jul 09:07 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Living here you feel like a bottom feeder and scum'This woman works fulltime as a nurse but is still homeless.19 Jul 06:00 PM
Women's Football World CupWelcome Orange Lionesses: How Bay Oval transformed to host World Cup team'We want them to be able to train on the best facility possible,' the groundskeeper says.19 Jul 07:31 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: From an old deer farm to a traditional Thai templeTake a tour of the traditional Thai temple tucked away in Welcome Bay.Watch19 Jul 04:40 AM
New ZealandDeer farm now a traditional Thai templeTake a tour of the traditional Thai temple tucked away in Welcome Bay.19 Jul 04:00 AM
New Zealand'I have got nothing': Boat owner left homeless now liable for disposal of wreck'I am out of pocket. I have got no boat, I have got no home, I have got nothing'19 Jul 02:03 AM
New Zealand'I have got nothing': Boat owner left homeless now liable for disposal of wreck"I am out of pocket. I have got no boat, I have got no home, I have got nothing."19 Jul 12:14 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain watch issued for CoromandelA front is expected to move southwards over northern New Zealand.18 Jul 11:55 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLetters: Let's hope Cameron Rd cycleway will be better used than MountOPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.18 Jul 11:16 PM
New Zealand'Absolutely terrible': 'Nangs' need stricter regulations, says former meth addictThe nangs epidemic: Should cream chargers be banned for youth?18 Jul 07:47 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTop three reasons for WoF fails revealed: Mechanics' tips on what to watch out forMore than half of vehicles inspected over the past five years have failed at least once.18 Jul 06:01 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThe Premium Debate: Renting out rooms a no-brainer?Some say Bay of Plenty homeowners discovering perks of renting rooms are ‘great Kiwis’.18 Jul 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWoman weeps during failed bid to have dog ownership ban quashed'Like a family member to us... I did everything possible to keep her contained.'17 Jul 11:49 PM
New ZealandElderly 'going without' meals: Pilot project aims to help struggling superannuants'Really sad to think some of them are going a day without a meal or not eating.'17 Jul 06:00 PM
