New ZealandVideos show defendant befriending young girls to do sexual actsLaken Rose is defending 61 child sex act charges.17 Nov 12:46 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'A very dark journey' - Todd Muller opens up about his mental healthFive days into his new role as National Party leader, Todd Muller burst into tears.17 Nov 12:30 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMongrel Mob president and his son guilty of drug-dealingPresident of the Kawerau Mongrel Mob and 6 others have been found guilty of drug dealing.16 Nov 10:47 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyHot property: 32 luxury apartments planned for Tauranga CBDThe Vantage development will include a new six-storey mixed-use apartment building.14 Nov 08:00 PM
New ZealandTauranga police appeal for sightings of Papamoa Beach surferEmergency services searched the area until midnight.14 Nov 06:08 PM
New ZealandWeather: Spring turns to summer in southThe nor'wester is doing its thing in eastern parts of the South Island today.14 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPaengaroa orchardist admits stealing queen bees and mating boxesA Paengaroa orchardist has been convicted and ordered to pay his neighbour reparation.13 Nov 01:51 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: 'We'd like to be paid as equals'Primary healthcare staff strike in Gate Pa. Made with funding from NZ On Air.10 Nov 02:46 AM
New ZealandSwimming death: Family mourn young man who was 'always happy'Aucklander Michael Joseph Finekifolau, 22, went missing swimming on Saturday morning.09 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandMissing woman's body found by huntersTauranga woman Rebeka Storey has been missing since September 5.09 Nov 03:00 AM
New ZealandDay two of searching and still no sign of missing swimmerDay two of the search for the missing swimmer has failed to find him.08 Nov 06:13 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'There are people who support Trump who aren't crazy,' expat revealsA couple of Tauranga residents' views on the US election result show the divided attitudes08 Nov 05:29 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Pāpāmoa schoolkids on pest patrolChildren take part in Te Ara ō Wairākei stormwater work. Made with funding from NZ On Air.08 Nov 02:58 AM
New ZealandWeather: Wet for most, chilly for the southThere's snow on the way for some alpine passes as a cold front hits the South Island.07 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMayor hits out over councillor's email after cancer announcementThe email came hours after Powell revealed publicly that he has prostate cancer.07 Nov 02:05 AM
New ZealandSearch will continue into Sunday for missing person off the Mount beachThe search will continue until nightfall and begin again tomorrow.06 Nov 11:24 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFrom Cape Runaway kid to MP: Rawiri Waititi's path to Parliament'Democracy has never worked for our people as the majority always rules.'06 Nov 08:00 PM
New ZealandA year in review: Tauranga City Council highlights from July 2024 to June 2025Tauranga City Council has adopted its 2024/25 Annual Report, marking a year of significant transition and a renewed focus on delivering value for ratepayers.Watch06 Nov 02:00 AM
KahuSeven years in the making: Tauranga Primary unveils new pou'The pou connect us to Tauranga Moana.'06 Nov 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEnvironmentDrought fears as Bay of Plenty 'severely dry' ahead of summerNiwa's 60-day index has deemed the Rotorua area and coastal Bay of Plenty "severely dry".05 Nov 07:00 PM
New ZealandFather found guilty of murdering 2yo daughterA jury has found Maketū man Aaron Izett guilty of murdering his daughter.05 Nov 02:37 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: MMA for kids is a hitBuilding confidence through martial arts. Made with funding from NZ On Air.03 Nov 08:23 PM
New ZealandOne dead after SH36 crash involving truckOne person has died and another is in a critical condition.03 Nov 08:01 PM
New Zealand'It's the one that gets men': Tauranga Mayor reveals cancer diagnosis, will take medical leaveTenby Powell will go on medical leave later this month, hoping to return in early 2021.01 Nov 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPutting a local lens on Labour's election promises - what are we in for?With Labour able to govern alone, it's a matter of time before policies are rolled out.31 Oct 10:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Books-a-plenty at the Tauranga Moana Book FestivalWords. Lots of words. Made with funding from NZ On Air.31 Oct 08:52 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Halloween goes ahead as per new-normal in Te PukeGreat to trick-or-treat without fear of getting sick. Made with funding from NZ On Air.31 Oct 12:49 AM
PremiumPremiumEducationBanned for being Māori: Surviving student reflects on being removed 81 years agoTears were shed as the 'horrified' current principal apologised for historic wrongdoing.30 Oct 06:00 PM
New ZealandMaketū murder accused: 'It's my worst nightmare'Izett said it was more than just voices, he was having "a full mental breakdown".29 Oct 07:48 PM
New ZealandInternational crews arriving at Auckland and Tauranga ports now face mandatory isolationBut Health Minister Chris Hipkins says the move would halt many ships coming to NZ.28 Oct 06:26 AM
New ZealandMaketū toddler's death: Murder accused told police he did not kill daughterA police officer says the accused was the first to mention his slain daughter.27 Oct 06:59 PM
EducationGirl power: Tauranga school to replace houses named after menThe Rutherford and Freyberg houses, kept on from the Tauranga College era, are on the out.27 Oct 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Never truly leaves you': Lead investigator in murder still seeking cluesJudy Yorke disappeared from a party at a Matapihi packhouse in 1992.26 Oct 09:43 PM
New ZealandSummer in spring: The heat is on for parts of New ZealandTemperatures will be up to 12C above average in places - but don't get too comfortable.24 Oct 04:00 PM