New Zealand‘Great news’: Early ramp opening to ease Pāpāmoa trafficThe eastbound ramps at Pāpāmoa East Interchange may open in late 2025.17 Mar 01:00 AM
New Zealand‘Significant progress’: New road emerging off SH29A former Caltex Service Station once occupied the site.16 Mar 11:00 PM
New Zealand‘Don’t forget’: Kiwi baker’s heartfelt plea for Ukraine supportHarriet Campbell plans another Ukraine trip with the Never Alone project.16 Mar 09:09 PM
Sport‘Pretty farcical’: Empty high-performance centre under scrutinyIntended as a central training hub, the Karāpiro site is now underused.16 Mar 08:18 PM
New Zealand'The only one that’s ever worked': Pill funding welcomed by endometriosis patient'This will really help, especially young women who are learning to manage the disease.'16 Mar 04:02 PM
New Zealand'It’s still very new in NZ': Horses help transform lives in ŌropiA Tauranga woman is using her own experience to help others with anxiety and depression.16 Mar 04:00 PM
RacingMick on Monday: Sterner tests await top stableThe time for sterner tests has arrived for one of New Zealand's most powerful stables.16 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Eroding a democracy’: Backlash over community board changesWestern Bay council proposes three boards to improve representation and reduce rates.15 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandRevealed: Hundreds of children escaped from early childhood centres in NZ in five yearsFour children were found 'running around on the road'; another was found near a highway.15 Mar 04:03 PM
New ZealandDoctor shortage: How long could it take to recruit for Whakatāne’s maternity ward?Plus, how many overseas doctors are being considered for the positions.14 Mar 11:00 PM
RacingRacing: Proven performers find it tough at the topHigh-quality quartet out to end winning drought in the $150,000 Japan Trophy at Tauranga.14 Mar 07:08 PM
New ZealandFined 30 times in 12 months: Vehicle mechanic fears losing clients after cars ticketed‘Ridiculous’: Wardens have been ticketing unwarranted cars in for fixing. 14 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandHow support helped a young cancer patient’s journey to health and happinessHe was diagnosed with leukaemia at 11 months, needing a stem cell transplant.14 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandTauranga going green for inaugural Irish festivalTauranga's first Irish festival is taking place in Mount Maunganui this weekend.14 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandTop gong for Te Puke kiwifruit growers at BOP Farm Environment AwardsKiwifruit orchards were developed while leaving much of the natural environment untouched.14 Mar 03:17 AM
New Zealand‘He was dead’: Ducks harmed in suspected animal cruelty caseA Muscovy duck was found with tape on its back and a broken wing.14 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandEight Tauranga liquor stores caught selling alcohol to minorsThirty-four premises were visited by police and inspectors that day.14 Mar 01:17 AM
New ZealandResidents criticise mayor for inconsistency over ‘s*** deal’ Tauranga Mayor Mahe Drysdale called the marine precinct sale a ‘s... deal’.13 Mar 09:16 PM
New ZealandDigging for glory: Bay of Plenty’s finest compete in excavation showdownThe event features unique challenges like slam dunking a basketball with excavators.13 Mar 09:14 PM
New Zealand‘Dark coppery red’: Lunar eclipse visible tonightJupiter and Mars will be visible during the eclipse, weather permitting.13 Mar 06:45 PM
New Zealand‘Unique, essential’: Locals dismayed as pool hours remain unchangedThe council decided to keep the 7am opening to save on extra costs.13 Mar 06:00 PM
New Zealand$17m commitment: Te Puke care home set for major transformationThe project includes 36 new premium care rooms and 11 new villas.13 Mar 05:28 PM
RacingIn-form Herbert seeks Tauranga victory ahead of spellHe's recently won at Whanganui, Matamata and the Taranaki Cup in New Plymouth.13 Mar 04:21 PM
New Zealand‘Hunger to learn’: Meet the Kiwis changing the rugby scene in Brazil'It's accelerating each and every year, which is awesome to see.'13 Mar 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSociety Insider: Beauden Barrett’s new side hustle; inside billionaire’s 40th bashPlus, Thomasin McKenzie debuts boyfriend and Kiwi fashion designer with royal connection.13 Mar 12:34 AM
New Zealand‘Most fundamental’ change: LGNZ urges end to postal votingLocal leaders want postal voting replaced with voting booths for future elections.12 Mar 09:10 PM
New ZealandWatch: Ute driver’s shock at undertaking truckHe overtook the truck using a passing lane before it sped up, he claims.12 Mar 09:00 PM
New ZealandPumice quarry owners, land owner fined $272k for consent breachesPaengaroa pumice quarry and landowner fined $272,000 for resource consent breaches.12 Mar 07:59 PM
New ZealandRare Bay of Plenty postal note and stamps in $1.5m auctionA Whakatāne postal note from 1893 is valued at $500 for the auction.12 Mar 07:46 PM
KahuHow Māori economy grew to $126b, redefining NZ’s economic landscapeMāori workers now hold more high-skilled jobs, rising to 46% in 2023.12 Mar 05:20 PM
New ZealandCouncillor seeks inquiry into commission’s decisionsMayor Mahé Drysdale said focusing on past issues won't help the council progress.12 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandTe Puna fire destroys man’s home, eight classic carsA Te Puna man lost his caravan in a fire, leaving him homeless.12 Mar 05:18 AM
New Zealand‘Spotlight on exporters’: Bay of Plenty awards highlight achievementsThe event returns after a hiatus, celebrating Bay of Plenty exporters.12 Mar 12:54 AM
New Zealand'Didn’t get what we wanted': Pathlab workers strike for second time in two monthsMembers didn't like striking 'but it's ... our only means to enact any sort of change'.11 Mar 09:00 PM
