New ZealandCouncil cans waterfront walkway, projects 12.5% rates riseMayor Mahe Drysdale says the council's budget is a 'ceiling ... not a target'.24 Feb 08:06 PM
New Zealand'Out of this world': Humongous fungus find in BoPA BoP woman stumbled upon two giant mushrooms while on her daily walk.24 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandSH29 over Kaimai Range to close for five nightsOne of the main roads into Tauranga will be closed for five nights next week.23 Feb 11:30 PM
New ZealandHopes for more homes, more jobs in regional dealWestern Bay of Plenty hopes to secure one of the Government's sought-after regional deals.23 Feb 06:40 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerMark Lister: Navigating Trump's second term requires market patienceOPINION: Trump may prove more measured and adaptable than some believe.23 Feb 03:00 PM
New ZealandA ‘privilege’ to perform: Bay kapa haka teams amped for Te MatatiniA translation app including six languages has been set up for Te Matatini 2025.23 Feb 03:18 AM
New Zealand‘Making our whānau proud’: Bay kapa haka teams amped for Te MatatiniThe teams are ready to give their all on the world's biggest kapa haka stage.23 Feb 03:17 AM
New ZealandAaliyah Hunt’s international dance triumph: How hard work pays offAaliyah Hunt has been dancing since she was 3 and aspires to dance on cruise ships.22 Feb 11:11 PM
TravelSmall town New Zealand is really upping its food and coffee gameWorthwhile places to stop on a roadie through the Coromandel and Bay of Plenty.22 Feb 06:00 PM
New Zealand‘Dangerous’: GP wait times force local clinic to close booksKatikati health practice says poor funding has caused 'dangerous' wait times.22 Feb 04:40 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessStudent flat shockers: Property managers want rental industry ‘cowboys’ goneA Tenancy Services taskforce is due to inspect some of Dunedin's grotty flats this year. 22 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Same costly mistake': Driver's warning after $150 bus-lane fineMore than 6500 tickets were issued for breaching the 50m rule last year.21 Feb 09:00 PM
New ZealandTeen needed facial reconstruction surgery after work accident on his birthday'When I first saw myself, I was in shock … why did this happen to me?'21 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Turret Rd tidal flow idea ‘goofy’, 15th Ave memoriesOur readers have their say.21 Feb 03:30 PM
New Zealand‘Profoundly disturbing’: Men who paid for sex with 13-year-old sentencedThree men were sentenced in Rotorua on Friday to home detention.21 Feb 05:19 AM
New ZealandMongrel Mob boss jailed after he was found with $68k in Louis Vuitton handbagMathew Karetu was dealing drugs as the national president of the Barbarians chapter.21 Feb 03:55 AM
New Zealand‘Quietly confident’: Whirlwind 10 years to create award-winning plumbing businessAfter a decade in business, a plumbing business has been recognised for its success.21 Feb 01:02 AM
New ZealandPerson seriously injured at Mount Maunganui wharvesAn ambulance was called about 9.17am. 20 Feb 11:28 PM
New Zealand‘Her life had just begun’: Distraught family address toddler’s killer as she is jailedThe young woman became resentful over having to care for the 2-year-old.20 Feb 10:36 PM
New Zealand'Attacked' with rocks: Man spends $5k on lights, cameras after council 'inaction'The damage has been so severe that the resident received a $28K insurance payout.20 Feb 09:01 PM
New ZealandHow a free iwi programme is transforming lives through driver licensingNgāi Te Rangi's programme targets those struggling with costs and access.20 Feb 09:00 PM
Entertainment‘Anyone else feel scammed?’: Juicy Fest refund delays spark frustrationPeople are also still waiting for news on the fate of the Timeless Summer Tour.20 Feb 07:03 PM
New ZealandThey’re back! MTB Nationals return to Rotorua – all you need to knowThe downhill competition will run for the final time over the famed Taniwha Trail.19 Feb 11:07 PM
New Zealand‘Hell of a fight’: Retiree battles ACC after delayed terminal cancer diagnosisHe was turned down, then offered $19,732, which he said was an 'insult'.19 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFuneral for father of high-profile gang boss set to disrupt Tauranga traffic, police warnExpected influx of members of the Mongols outlaw motorcycle club could clash with locals.19 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWorld famous in Tauranga: Johney’s Kiwi twist on dumplingsJackie Zhou says their dumplings are made with love.18 Feb 09:16 PM
New ZealandSon was insane when he stabbed his father to death as he washed dishes, judge finds'He was incapable of knowing his actions were morally wrong.'18 Feb 08:03 PM
New ZealandFormer chief executive to return to Western Bay councilA familiar face will take the Western Bay of Plenty District Council's top job. 18 Feb 07:00 PM
New ZealandLakes mates: Neighbours team up for regional deal bid'Working with our friends down the road.' 18 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwis return from overseas weight loss surgery with life-threatening complicationsThey clog up an already overburdened public health system, a surgeon says.18 Feb 06:13 AM
New Zealand$10.3m funding approved for Tauranga traffic chokepoint projectPlans for a tidal lane at Turret Rd can begin but construction is still two years away.18 Feb 01:23 AM
New ZealandRoad workers stop alleged drunk driver with baby on boardPolice have thanked the crew for their 'vigilant reporting'.18 Feb 12:00 AM
New Zealand87kg whopper one of record number of yellowfin caught near TaurangaRecord yellowfin tuna catch in Tauranga, outpacing marlin this season.17 Feb 08:47 PM
BusinessWhy property investors are turning to short-term rentals for gainsAuckland's average daily rate for Airbnb is just over $290, the highest in NZ.17 Feb 07:53 PM
