New Zealand'Charging like wounded bulls': Western Bay council drafts rates, fee risesAn increase in user fees and charges is also expected.30 Mar 05:23 AM
New ZealandPolice investigating 'attempted abduction' seek carInformation on small car with dark windows sought.30 Mar 01:04 AM
New ZealandSH25 closed: Critical injuries in Coromandel crashPolice were called shortly before midday.30 Mar 12:13 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJo RaphaelOpinion: Rugby club housing plan epitome of blue-sky thinkingOPINION: Necessity is the mother of invention.29 Mar 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKiri Gillespie: Unfair to lump city safety costs on regional council aloneSafety of people in the city is not a responsibility exclusive to the regional council.29 Mar 08:00 PM
New Zealand'Our energy levels are failing': Bay secondary teachers strike again'There’s only one really good time to sort this out and that is now'29 Mar 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandParking fees a 'killer': Retailers, shoppers on how to solve 'dead' Tauranga CBDBeen described as 'in crisis' by Downtown Tauranga chairman Brian Berry.29 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Desperately needed': Ex-mayor delivering seven ambulances to UkraineThe ambulances are en route to Auckland, to be shipped to Ukraine.29 Mar 05:33 AM
New ZealandJan Tinetti injured in media scrum at ParliamentThe Minister for Education was absent in Parliament today after the incident.29 Mar 03:32 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorThe Premium Debate: Subscribers weigh in on the state of the region’s mental health supportOPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.28 Mar 08:00 PM
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 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
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
