New ZealandLake swamped with 1600 waka ama hopefuls from 105 schools1600 paddlers. 163 races. 4 days.28 Mar 05:12 PM
New Zealand'It would be great to have him back': Woman's plea after late husband's ashes go missingLisa Beamsley has kept the 'sacred' ashes in her car for more than 11 years.28 Mar 05:10 AM
New Zealand'Engulfed in flames': Cause of shed blaze undeterminedFour fire trucks attended the fire and multiple sheds and vehicles were engulfed.28 Mar 02:21 AM
New ZealandTraffic management measures vandalised at damaged road, council saysVandalism comes at a cost to the ratepayer, the council said.27 Mar 10:24 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLetters: Roadworks a disaster for businesses, and ways to fix congestion'Chaotic disruptions for months and months'27 Mar 09:00 PM
New ZealandHelicopter airlifts two injured after SH29 crashEmergency services were called around 6.30pm.27 Mar 06:39 PM
New Zealand'Super burned-out': Hundreds of teachers to strike again"We are trying to make a difference, but there just aren’t enough resources there.”27 Mar 05:10 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNumber of children waiting for mental health support more than triplesThere is a 'higher-than-national-average rate' of children receiving support in the Bay.27 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe Kiwi city with a CBD 'in crisis'The organisation which represents and promotes CBD businesses says 'it's dead'.27 Mar 05:43 AM
New ZealandCar crashes into pole in TaurangaPolice responded to the incident in Tauranga at around 3pm.27 Mar 03:27 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJo RaphaelJo Raphael: Elderly abuse is despicable, predatory and selfishBecause of love and family ties, the elderly are often silent victims.26 Mar 10:00 PM
New ZealandManaged retreat: How the rest of the world handles itAuthorities are hashing out whether communities need to abandon some places.26 Mar 09:49 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionChamber boss: Business break-ins will be an election issueThe public needs a sense of safety to encourage them to keep supporting local businesses.26 Mar 08:00 PM
New ZealandMyrtle rust outbreak: Hundreds of sightings in the Western BayThe infectious airborne fungus has the potential to damage many significant tree species.26 Mar 07:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Crews fight large shed fire after 'massive explosion'Firefighters were called just before 8pm on Sunday.26 Mar 06:04 PM
New ZealandPilot wows at Armageddon Expo with three costume changes"If you’re a geek or a nerd of any kind, it’s all here for you."26 Mar 05:30 PM
New ZealandArrests and drink-driving at Whangamatā Beach HopThe vast majority of participants were well-behaved and enjoyed a great weekend.26 Mar 04:05 AM
New ZealandWaddell, Fletcher and Mosen win Bay speedway titles at BayparkChampion Waddell still learning in late-model-style super saloon.26 Mar 01:02 AM
New ZealandOtūmoetai Health Centre to get multimillion-dollar makeoverImprovements to be made to reception, patient waiting areas and nursing treatment rooms.24 Mar 09:10 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJo RaphaelJo Raphael: Lockdown anniversary brings back tough memoriesOPINION: We’ve learned a lot about ourselves over the past three years.24 Mar 08:30 PM
New ZealandTauranga councils tussle over who should keep paying the near $1m bus stop security billThe lack of satisfaction comes as buses expect to return to a full timetable.24 Mar 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Hoping for an amazing turn out': Armageddon Expo gets under way in TaurangaThe event has been running in Tauranga for seven years.24 Mar 07:00 PM
New Zealand‘Offensive’ Stop Co-Governance Tour to go ahead in Tauranga, for nowTauranga council will continue to allow a controversial tour to use its venue, for now.24 Mar 06:00 PM
New ZealandLaughter in lockdown: What the Lewis family learned in 2020The Lewis family enjoyed a bit of comedy. Then in lockdown they put their pranks on video.24 Mar 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe city where people can't afford to work‘We have so much work on and are so short-staffed'24 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandTeen arrested after Bayfair jewellery store break-inPolice expect to make further arrests in relation to the aggravated robbery.24 Mar 05:04 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessPort baffled by proposed $100m mitigation claim from local iwiNgai Te Rangi one of several iwi contesting Port of Tauranga's plans.24 Mar 04:20 AM
New ZealandMurder trial ends with hung juryThe jury deliberated for 10 hours in total before coming to the decision.24 Mar 02:56 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Inside Tauranga’s new water treatment plantSee the membranes that stand between you and nasty bugs in your drinking water.24 Mar 12:00 AM
OpinionSonya BatesonSonya Bateson: My tips to save money during the cost of living crisisOPINION: Hands up if you’re feeling the pinch of the cost of living.23 Mar 05:09 PM
New ZealandJury retires to determine fate of Ōmanawa murder accusedThe jury in an Omanawa murder trial has retired to consider its verdict.23 Mar 12:51 AM
New ZealandOwner of dog who attacked woman appeals for staffie’s life, demands $25kThe owner said the court did not have jurisdiction over him because he did 'not consent'.22 Mar 10:51 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorThe Premium Debate: Subscribers discuss dissatisfaction over education systemOPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.22 Mar 08:00 PM
