New ZealandLive: Road closures as rain, gales hammer regionSlips and trees down are reported.18 May 10:25 PM
New ZealandGorge road reopens after truck rollsEmergency services were called about 8.20am.18 May 09:08 PM
New Zealand'Don’t be mean': Teens tackle the 'snarky and snooty' as they speak up on bullyingComments range from the sense of 'not fitting in' to finding a future 'free of bullying'.18 May 08:00 PM
New Zealand'Absolutely stoked': Bronze sculpture of tourism pioneer recoveredThe statue was removed from the Government Gardens in February.18 May 07:20 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Too much pressure': Mum sick of SH2 traffic puts house up for rentAnother mum had to move her child's daycare so she could get to work on time.18 May 06:00 PM
TravelAirbnb host cancels booking after Kiwi refuses price hike“I just don’t understand how this kind of business conduct is allowed.”18 May 08:57 AM
New Zealand97yo's plea heard: Memorial seat and buried ashes will stayTauranga City Council has confirmed the seat will stay.18 May 08:19 AM
New Zealand'People are incredible': Thousands flow in for dad desperate to stay alive for sonThe outpouring of support has blown the family away.18 May 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Really proud': Tauranga whānau back $34m kapa haka boostFunding for Te Matatini and Matariki is 'so cool'.18 May 06:30 AM
New ZealandStorm-hit district facing $20m repair bill awaits funding clarity from GovtCouncillor questions $9.8m spend on one road when $4m to re-open another too 'difficult'.18 May 02:16 AM
New Zealand'Unexplained' death: Police identify man found in water near boat rampThe man's body was found on Tuesday morning by a member of the public.18 May 01:24 AM
New ZealandPerson found dead in search for overdue mountain bikerPolice search and rescue personnel and volunteers were involved in the search.18 May 01:06 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPremium Debate: Subscribers react to teens hooked on vapingSubscribers have their say.18 May 12:22 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesFourth fuel fiasco: New botch-up outrages airlinesFuel delivery problems to Tauranga mean Air NZ must tanker in stocks.17 May 10:02 PM
New Zealand'It's not new money’: $60m school expansion sparks Budget rowPrincipal disputes school's inclusion in PM's funding announcement.17 May 08:00 PM
New ZealandKill the 'thrill': Motorsport legend's plan to put the brakes on boy racers70,000 unauthorised street and drag races reported17 May 06:00 PM
New Zealand'I will earn the right to be MP': Candidate, 26, says he's prepared to 'fight' for seat“I’ve got the skills to be the best possible advocate for the Bay of Plenty."17 May 08:39 AM
New ZealandCrackdown on dangerous drivers: Fleeing drivers could lose cars for goodMore fleeing drivers prompts tough legislation: cars seized and stronger penalties.16 May 10:43 PM
New ZealandNew chairwoman for Mainstreet TaurangaThe organisation represents business owners and markets the city centre.16 May 09:01 PM
New ZealandPolice investigating after man tried to 'entice' children into car'We would urge everyone to be alert, not alarmed.'16 May 08:27 PM
New Zealand'Critically important': What six Tauranga leaders want from Budget 2023'Minister of Putea (purse strings), we need the resources to get to the front line.'16 May 08:00 PM
New Zealand'It hits me straight in the heart': Tauranga mum calls for more affordable housingWhere should the money go?16 May 07:52 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I'll fight': 97yo takes on council over move to 'disturb' son's memorial seat, ashes'It is special for me because ... I haven’t got much left.'16 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandMulti-vehicle crash on SH29 causes 'significant delays'Motorists are advised to delay travel or take an alternate route.16 May 07:33 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCremation smoke illegally discharged from crematoriumThe business says it has suspended use of its cremator.16 May 04:43 AM
New ZealandBody found in water near boat ramp in Mount MaunganuiPolice say inquiries into the death are ongoing.16 May 04:18 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe Premium Debate: Ability will always trump personalityOpinion: Premium subscribers have their say.16 May 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Significant delays': Three injured in crash on Takitimu DriveEmergency services responded around 2.20pm.16 May 03:28 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Took the gamble': Orchard owners unlawfully took millions of litres of waterPongakawa kiwifruit growers admit unlawfully taking millions of litres of groundwater.16 May 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Utterly ridiculous': Motorists complain of long delays on SH2Waka Kotahi warns peak hour traffic on 'sensitive' stretch of SH2 will be bad for a while.15 May 11:27 PM
Business'Little passion bug': Distillery wins big after only six weeks in existence'Winning any award is amazing, but double gold is truly phenomenal.'15 May 07:29 PM
New ZealandToo addicted to quit: Teens hooked on vaping speak out'I’ve tried before to stop. It’s almost impossible, to be honest'15 May 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandJo Raphael: Hitting the brakes on fleeing driversOPINION: Trying to outrun the police is stupid, dangerous and reckless.15 May 08:07 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe Premium Debate: Mum's plight confirms Third World statusOpinion: Premium subscribers have their say.15 May 04:00 AM
