Freight and logisticsWaterfront dispute between top portsA waterfront dispute has broken out between two of New Zealand's biggest ports, arguing about who is the best.21 Jan 01:30 AM
New ZealandTeenage girl leads police on 19km pursuitA 14-year-old girl led police on a 19km pursuit through Tauranga last night, police say.20 Jan 08:35 PM
New ZealandIntoxicated man risked lifeA man who was found drunk in open water after clinging to an overturned dinghy near Tauranga harbour for six hours risked his life and the lives of others, police say.17 Jan 09:50 PM
New ZealandWoman jumps from moving vehicleA woman reportedly received abrasions to her limbs after exiting a moving vehicle in Tauranga yesterday afternoon.15 Jan 10:26 PM
New ZealandJailed for tourist bashingA Tauranga man found guilty at trial of robbing two French hitchhikers in 2012 has been jailed for four years nine months - but maintains he's innocent.14 Jan 11:21 PM
New Zealand'It was my first rescue'A 9-year-old Papamoa girl who dragged a young boy from the surf has shrugged off her hero status and says she was just doing what she has been trained to do.03 Jan 08:21 PM
New ZealandTornado blows through PapamoaA tornado has blown through a popular beach resort outside Tauranga this morning, causing damage to house roofs.28 Dec 10:37 PM
New ZealandPolice raid Filthy Few gang padTauranga Police have raided the Filthy Few Motorcycle Club's property in Birch Ave, Tauranga, following ahome invasion in Whakamarama in which two people received serious injuries.Watch23 Dec 10:36 PM
New ZealandSchool closed as police investigate suspicious deathA house and part of a school remain cordoned off in Tauranga this morning, as police investigate a suspicious death.01 Dec 06:15 PM
New ZealandMum 'furious' after son's kindy escapeA mum is demanding answers after her 3-year-old son escaped from his kindergarten unnoticed by staff and walked alone across a busy Tauranga road.18 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandNew community social housing projects announcedCommunity social housing projects in Wellington, Tauranga and Hamilton have been announced by Housing Minister Nick Smith.04 Nov 10:27 PM
TravelNew Zealand: Lunchtime legendsEgg sandwiches, a thermos of Milo and slightly soggy carrot cake.18 Oct 10:00 PM
New ZealandTeacher sentenced for stealing student's medicationA Tauranga Intermediate teacher found guilty of stealing 11 tablets of a young student's ADHD medication has been sentenced to nine months supervision.07 Oct 09:48 PM
New ZealandMan's body found in water at Pilot BayThe body of a man has been found in shallow water at Pilot Bay, Mount Maunganui.26 Sep 03:32 AM
New ZealandNeighbour, 89, fights fire"It was a shock", said 89-year-old Edna Harrison, but it didn't stop her walking into her neighbour's burning home to try to help him put out the blaze with a garden hose.23 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandBridge plunge: 'I thought this is it'Sitting next to his dead colleague as their work van started filling with water after plunging off a bridge, Ashley Donkersley thought he was going to die.03 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandCommunity work for drink-drive docA Tauranga doctor caught driving drunk after fleeing police and crashing into a building has been sentenced to supervision and community work.21 Aug 11:37 PM
New ZealandBridge plunge victim the 'best dad'The pregnant partner of a man killed when his van plunged off a highway bridge in Tauranga will remember him as the "best kind of dad".13 Aug 09:33 PM
New ZealandToddler taken from hospital by familyA 2-year-old toddler with a serious medical condition who was removed from hospital by his parents has been located and has received medical attention, police say.13 Aug 06:16 AM
New ZealandHeroic cop praised after van plungePolice divers have arrived to look for the driver of a van which plunged into Tauranga Harbour yesterday, as an officer who helped save a passenger is praised.12 Aug 11:30 PM
New ZealandRoad workers injured on jobMore than 50 people have been injured while working on Western Bay of Plenty roads and bridges in the past two years.23 Jul 06:50 AM
New ZealandScratch led to organ failureA rose thorn scratch left a fit and healthy Tauranga man with major organ failure and in a four-month battle to save his life.23 Jul 04:10 AM
New ZealandFather: Hospital stole my son's heartA devastated father who claims his son's heart was stolen by a hospital has had a setback in his bid to sue for damages.22 Jul 11:26 PM
New ZealandUnreported oil spill prompts reviewThe Bay of Plenty Regional Council is reviewing how it notifies the public about oil spills after a refuelling accident went unreported last week.11 Jul 12:00 AM
