New Zealand‘The smoke is massive': Scrub fire 90% suppressedA scrub fire has broken out in Kairua, Tauranga.24 Jan 02:31 AM
New ZealandTaxi driver fields Lotto callsA taxi driver has been receiving Lotto inquiries to his 0800 number.19 Jan 12:52 AM
New ZealandPāpāmoa residents woken by early morning floodHeavy rain floods Pāpāmoa; firefighters clear drains, water recedes.15 Jan 10:12 PM
New ZealandGrassroots effort brings shade to Pāpāmoa ParkThe project came after a group of mothers raised concerns about the lack of shade.15 Jan 08:21 PM
New Zealand'Mission accomplished': Author Ron Murray dies three days after receiving copies of final bookRon Murray's wife Jill described him as a 'man of many talents'.10 Jan 06:00 PM
New ZealandMount Maunganui beach evacuated by two-metre sharkIt is the latest in a flurry of shark sightings across NZ beaches this summer.09 Jan 03:24 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Rollercoaster year': Entrepreneurs share their highs and lowsNew products and international expansion are on the cards for the two businesses.08 Jan 01:30 AM
New ZealandPike River, earthquakes and cats up trees: Former firefighter honouredIan Pickard has been honoured for 50 years of life-saving service.02 Jan 01:03 AM
New ZealandFights, fireworks, family fun and almost 4500 breath tests: Tauranga rings in 2025Police were 'pleased' overall but not everyone in the city was on their best behaviour.31 Dec 11:29 PM
New ZealandNew Year Honours: Bay of Plenty, Coromandel, Taupō recipients namedPlus - we ask why one city, unusually, has no honourees on this year's list.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Volunteering certainly helps': How widower copes after losing wife of 44 years'There’s a whole lot of people out there who you can help and talk to.'28 Dec 11:30 PM
New Zealand‘Super’ Christmas parade in PāpāmoaThe float parade had everything from Spider-Man to live sheep.08 Dec 03:17 PM
New ZealandYoung lifeguards grind it out in GizzyThe Gizzy Grinder put 55 young surf lifesaving athletes to the test.27 Nov 11:21 PM
New ZealandNeed 'never stops': Bay needs 2500+ blood and plasma donations by ChristmasMobile donation drives will be 'making it as easy as possible for people to donate'.25 Nov 10:03 PM
New ZealandFire contained at Pāpāmoa shopping centreA fire investigator has been requested to attend the scene.20 Nov 01:34 AM
New Zealand'Would not have made it to hospital': Tauranga after-hours clinic’s sudden closure upsets parentsMum who rushed son to the clinic after he 'split his head open' shocked by closure.13 Nov 04:01 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness$10.5m supermarket opening at $1b Pāpāmoa East developmentAbout 100 people will work at the store - one of several planned new supermarkets.03 Nov 04:00 PM
CrimeMike King offers reward for return of stolen bikeMike King's UBCO bike was stolen in Tauranga during his 4,700km nationwide “I Am Climate Hope” tour. Video / Mike KingWatch27 Oct 12:44 AM
New Zealand'Dreams do come true': Kiwi country singer making it in Nashville awarded'I’ve never forgotten where I’ve come from.'15 Oct 01:12 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Interest is high': Luxury Mount retirement village apartment prices revealedFive apartments have sold off the plans as construction ramps up.13 Oct 04:02 PM
New Zealand'Getting her home asap': Family update after NZ woman reported missing in BaliThe woman's family said they became worried after she failed to meet up with her partner.09 Oct 03:30 AM
PremiumPremiumEconomySingaporeans pay $40m for 24.9% of five-village retirement chain'This is a capital-intensive business. We really want to expand' – chairman Bill McDonald.07 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFirefighter reflects on 60 years of serviceRex Cotter joined the volunteer fire service at 18 and vividly recalls the first day.03 Oct 03:49 PM
New ZealandOne person injured, BB gun seized after ‘fight’ in PāpāmoaPolice were notified of the fight at 1.40pm.18 Sep 03:49 AM
New ZealandMysterious substance on Pāpāmoa BeachA black substance washed up on Pāpāmoa Beach turns out to be black sand.22 Aug 02:43 AM
New Zealand'Unbelievable': Six dogs returned to home after 55 animals seizedCats with 'big gashes' and dogs 'chained up on a short chain' have been seen at the home.21 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandCan you get ketamine for depression in New Zealand?Ketamine has been proven to sucessfully treat depression safely.18 Aug 11:42 PM
OlympicsOlympics 2024: Pāpāmoa’s Eva Morris hits the pool over the weekendIt will be an early start on Saturday for Eva's Tauranga Artistic Swimming clubmates.08 Aug 02:15 AM
New ZealandLights, no camera: Call for more action on vandals' 'escape route' in PāpāmoaResidents 'terrorised' by people throwing rocks at their homes.02 Aug 05:02 PM
New ZealandSchool property projects in Bay of Plenty going aheadTwo school property projects in Bay of Plenty are now going ahead.30 Jul 04:35 PM
New ZealandOnly re-elected member of sacked council pleased to 'keep championing the cause'The Pāpāmoa ward councillor is the only one from the 2019 council to be re-elected.29 Jul 05:01 AM
New Zealand'I just feel numb': Shock after fire takes out Pāpāmoa homeA house fire started by an electrical fault has left the owner devastated and homeless.28 Jul 08:08 PM
New Zealand'Terrorised': Rocks thrown at homes, smashed window 'sounded like a bomb'Frustrated resident stakes out the alley at night trying to catch the vandals.26 Jul 05:02 PM
New Zealand'Grim scene' as gulls found dead in tyre tracksA witness says they appear run over in 'a senseless act'.26 Jul 04:01 AM
