New ZealandCar in harbour: Golf star praises 'heroic' rescuers who tried to save mum'He couldn't get the doors open and he was basically on his last breath.'13 Dec 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandVaccine pass checks at funerals could become a 'nightmare'Holding services under the traffic light system are "challenging", says funeral directors.12 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil to launch investigation into Chapel St fatal crashTauranga City Council is launching its own investigation into the fatal crash.11 Dec 02:22 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Double vaxxed': Family lived with positive case for two weeks - and didn't catch it'I couldn't hug my mum': 11-year-old speaks out about having Covid-19.10 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandHot in the city: Summer scorcher to continueBeach-lovers rejoice, a scorching Saturday's on the way.10 Dec 04:47 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFelix DesmaraisFelix Desmarais: 'Transgender people exist. We are real, we are natural'Opinion: Parliament supporting transgender rights is a precious, flickering flame.10 Dec 02:14 AM
New ZealandPāpāmoa 11-year-old gets Covid after 'fleeting hug' with unvaxxed adult, says mumThe family's lives have been disrupted for three weeks as a result.09 Dec 07:21 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'They hurt people': Call for leashed dogs on beaches after local hero injured"We really are talking to the dog owners of Mount Maunganui."09 Dec 05:00 PM
Kahu'Radical shift': Oranga Tamariki partners with Bay Māori'Bringing the two waka together so we are paddling together in the same direction.'09 Dec 04:15 AM
New Zealand'It went down so fast': One dead after SUV plunges into harbourWitnesses rushed to nearby shops to get goggles and dive equipment.08 Dec 06:14 AM
New ZealandMartial arts instructor turned drug kingpin headed meth op to fund 'high-life'The meth bust was 1kg away from becoming New Zealand's largest drug importation raid.06 Dec 02:58 AM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'Way of the world now': Only 1% of Tauranga homes valued under $600,000OneRoof: Tauranga's current average property value was $1,189,000.05 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBusinesses concerned about revenue as traffic light system starts'We just have to push through and we'll do it until we can't afford to.'03 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe 5-year hunt for Comancheros gang bossExclusive: NZ in talks with Turkey over return of 'international commander'.03 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'My rage is just, I want to kill everybody': Jury finds stabbing accused guiltyWilson Wirihana was found guilty of manslaughter.03 Dec 06:00 AM
CrimeSisters appear in court charged in connection with Te Puna boy's deathMalachi was found with injuries at a Te Puna property and died 12 days later.02 Dec 10:11 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Just trying to survive': Cafe trials vaccine pass ahead of traffic light systemThe cafe trialled using vaccine passes the day before the traffic light system started.02 Dec 05:11 PM
New ZealandDestiny Church pastor to fight Covid-19 public health order chargesA Tauranga Destiny Church pastor is accused of breaching Covid public health order law.01 Dec 05:55 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Emerging cluster': Parents speak after five Covid cases at Pāpāmoa schoolSchool 'responding responsibly' as all students and staff considered close contacts.01 Dec 05:17 PM
New ZealandPāpāmoa school shut down - staff, students 'close contacts'"The school is now closed for logistical reasons."30 Nov 09:46 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Sprinklers banned until April under new council planTauranga City Council looks to Australia for water conservation tips.30 Nov 07:53 PM
New ZealandRed, Orange or Green: Cabinet meets to decide each region's fateThe country will move into the new Covid-19 protection framework on Friday.28 Nov 07:54 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Emergency services descending on Pāpāmoa letterboxesPāpāmoa emergency services prepare for a massive night of drive-by donations.28 Nov 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandStress of crash with dog factor in death: coronerCrash victim had severe coronary artery disease and died at hospital soon after collision.27 Nov 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Degraded': Youngest regional councillor speaks out over 'abuse''I made the decision not to re-stand after having a whole lot of abuse'.27 Nov 06:00 PM
New ZealandCovid-19 cases continue to plateau, but new, more infectious virus variant sparks concernMost new cases are still in Auckland, where another person has succumbed to the virus.27 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandAll Te Puna School students now 'potentially at risk' of Covid-19A fifth school in Tauranga has also reported a positive Covid-19 case.25 Nov 05:30 AM
New ZealandConstable had sex with women he picked up on the beatOfficer resigned before employment investigation was finished.24 Nov 11:02 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'It's an early Christmas present': Travel industry reacts to end of MIQTravel agent says the news is like "the end of a war" but tourism operators are cautious.24 Nov 06:00 AM
New ZealandTauranga students tests positive for Covid, third of school stays homeParents were advised of the positive cases via email.23 Nov 07:15 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFears Bay of Plenty could be in 'red' until end of the yearThe forthcoming Covid-19 traffic light system raises a number of concerns for businesses.23 Nov 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I went off like a rocket': Tauranga couple win $10.3 millionA Tauranga couple has ten million reasons to celebrate after winning Lotto.23 Nov 01:33 AM
New ZealandVaccine verifier app goes live, Govt warns there'll be glitchesBusinesses will be able to download an app that will verify their customers' vax status.22 Nov 11:15 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Desperate act of self-defence' or 'murderous intent'? Murder trial beginsDefendant accused of murdering one man and disfiguring another.22 Nov 08:09 PM
