New ZealandTauranga Salvation Army van back on roadOffers of help came as far away as Auckland17 Dec 08:47 PM
New ZealandHigh-crash SH2 passing lane closed for ChristmasWe ask drivers to be patient so that everybody gets home or to their destination safely."16 Dec 09:34 PM
New ZealandFraud trial accused denies knowing about $645K investments had nothing to do with himOne of the two men on trial defending fraud charges claims no link to $645K investments.16 Dec 08:00 PM
CrimeTauranga vigil for Grace Millane 'full of love and kindness'Two vigils were held in Tauranga for Grace Millane over the weekend.16 Dec 02:43 AM
New ZealandChristmas weather set to be a cracker - but only for someChristmas Day sun for the centre, rain or showers in the north and south15 Dec 10:06 PM
New ZealandSpectacular thunderstorm: 27,000 lightning strikes hit North IslandRain totalling 50mm fell in an Auckland suburb in two hours, and others are without power.14 Dec 07:32 PM
CrimeMove to close Mount liquor ban 'loophole' for summerCouncillor checking out bonfire complaint finds himself in the middle of a violent brawl.14 Dec 07:13 PM
New ZealandIncredible lightning over TaurangaThunder and lightning rolls over Tauranga14 Dec 09:34 AM
New ZealandVigil held for Grace Millane in TaurangaTauranga locals turn out for a vigil honouring Grace Millane14 Dec 03:30 AM
New ZealandWheels stolen from Salvation Army vanTauranga Salvation Army's Christmas efforts have been hampered by theft.14 Dec 02:00 AM
CommoditiesCompany fined $40k for discharging 150 litres of oil into harbourThe oil is expected to persist in the harbour for one to two years.12 Dec 09:00 PM
New ZealandBayfair Shopping Centre evacuatedBayfair Shopping Centre has been evacuated in a fire emergency.11 Dec 11:41 PM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorm watch for Bay of PlentyA severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for the Bay of Plenty today.11 Dec 08:14 PM
New ZealandVigils planned across New Zealand for Grace MillaneCandlelight vigils and walks are being planned across the country in memory of Grace.10 Dec 08:38 PM
New ZealandTauranga paraglider killed in crash namedThe name of the man killed in a paragliding crash at Mount Maunganui has been released.09 Dec 06:11 PM
Rugby SevensAll Blacks Sevens go down to South Africa at Cape Town SevensAll Blacks Sevens finish last sevens campaign of the year.09 Dec 05:50 PM
New ZealandMan watches paraglider friend plummet to deathA Tauranga man has told of watching a paraglider friend in his last moments before a crash08 Dec 09:07 PM
New ZealandLife on the street: Nine months on 15th AvenueFormer homeless man says if it wasn't for foodbank help, he'd be back on the streets.08 Dec 08:00 PM
EducationŌtūmoetai Primary School principal passes baton on"I've been in the field for 46 years and it's time to take a break," principal says.08 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandFormer MP Tony Ryall: 'Why I left politics'Former MP Tony Ryall has purposely kept a low profile since exiting politics in 2014.07 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandParaglider dies in Mount Maunganui crashThe crash occurred about 6.20pm on the eastern side of the Mount.07 Dec 09:00 PM
New ZealandMPI believes needle in strawberry was isolated eventThere was no evidence of any risks in the supply chain or the food safety system.07 Dec 02:21 AM
New ZealandTeacher finds pin buried in kids' strawberriesIt is the latest in a string of food contamination scares involving strawberries.06 Dec 09:00 PM
CricketIndia A and New Zealand A eager for outcomeThe three-match 50-over series starts at Bay Oval today.06 Dec 04:00 PM
RetailJingle bells: Mall opens after massive $115m make-overBayfair is celebrating its first stage of the new revamp05 Dec 06:18 PM
New ZealandVandals spread broken glass, light fires at schoolArataki School hit by vandals - again.05 Dec 05:32 PM
Formula 1Suzuki Series roars into actionSo much talent heading to Suzuki Series start line this weekend.04 Dec 07:00 PM
New ZealandWhanganui triathletes solid at TinmanWhanganui athletes produce polished performances at Tinman Triathlon in Tauranga.04 Dec 04:00 PM
LifestyleBeck Vass: I took away the TV, now the kids are happierCould that thing you think is making raising kids easier actually be making it harder?03 Dec 11:07 PM
New ZealandBeloved Tauranga court dog Louie diesCaring and patient labrador comforted young people giving evidence.03 Dec 05:29 PM
New ZealandScience test: 80% aren't ready for high schoolReport finds progress between Years 4 and 8 is too slow in all subjects.03 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand$20m cocaine bust: Bank account freezes continueSome 46kg of cocaine was hidden in a compartment on the exterior of a ship's hull.03 Dec 12:56 AM
New ZealandCop chases in Kaimais end in crash, arrestMystery surrounds the wreck of a car which has left State Highway 29 in the Kaimai Range.03 Dec 12:16 AM
New ZealandStrangers intervene to stop man jumping off Cambridge overpass"It seemed like forever, it would have been only seconds, but it seemed like forever."02 Dec 05:41 AM
