New ZealandString of North Island car crashesA pedestrian has died near Tauranga, one man was found dead in his car near Palmerston North and four people were injured in a head-on collision in south Waikato.29 Jan 08:36 PM
New ZealandPolice on the hunt after 'suspicious' marae fireTauranga police are investigating a suspicious fire which occurred in Tareha Lane in Te Maunga last night.28 Jan 02:42 AM
New ZealandTauranga Port evacuated in grenade scareA suspicious item evacuated Tauranga Port this morning and sparked a call-out for police and the Defence Force.27 Jan 05:17 AM
New ZealandFather and son still in hospital after 100m cliff fallA father and his young son remain in Tauranga Hospital after falling 100m down a cliff on Saturday.26 Jan 01:10 AM
New ZealandCrash victim took boss' place on tripThe distraught boss of a 27-year-old man killed in a head-on collision says his employee volunteered to take his place on a business trip.25 Jan 02:54 AM
New ZealandFather and son fell 100m down cliffA father and son are recovering in hospital after falling some 100m down a cliff near Tauranga yesterday.24 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandDriver of light truck killed in SH2 collision namedThe driver of a light truck who died in a three-vehicle collision on State Highway 2 in Tauranga yesterday has been named by police.23 Jan 05:20 AM
New Zealand$64k traffic island goes in, then out'That's ratepayer money, it's just unbelievable'. Last week Tauranga City Council put in a $64k traffic island. This week it ripped it up.22 Jan 08:45 PM
New ZealandFatal crash near TaurangaOne person is confirmed dead and six others are injured after two trucks and an SUV towing a trailer collided tonight in Western Bay of Plenty.22 Jan 07:09 AM
EmploymentBoss's warning after theft of $146,000An employer says he's embarrassed, but wants other business owners to beware, after one of his workers charged with handling - and monitoring - finances stole $146k.21 Jan 08:45 PM
New ZealandAlleged gunman appears in courtThe court appearance for a man accused of firing shots in residential Papamoa last week has been deferred until next month.19 Jan 03:04 AM
New ZealandImpaled man walks into store for helpA man with an iron rod poking out of his head drove to the only open shop in a small North Island town and calmly walked up to the counter to raise the alarm.17 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandIron bar lodged in man's headA 23-year-old man was left with an iron bar lodged in his head after being viciously attacked in the Bay of Plenty overnight.16 Jan 07:48 PM
New ZealandSharks frolic at PapamoaTwo sharks, believed to be bronze whalers, made their presence felt at Papamoa Beach yesterday, causing several swimmers to make a quick dash to shore.10 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandRoof-rider is 'just downright dangerous'A man caught on camera riding on a car's roof was doing the same "stupid" act that has killed two people in the Bay of Plenty in the past 10 years, police warn.08 Jan 07:30 PM
New ZealandNZ's Christmas Bethlehem babyThe first baby born in Bethlehem on Christmas Day was not a boy in a manger but a little girl in the Bay of Plenty.25 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandHere kitty: Officer saves trapped kittenThe firefighter who rescued a kitten trapped in the dashboard of a Tauranga car has been described as the "finest cat whisperer".18 Dec 09:54 PM
New ZealandRena probe reveals catalogue of issuesNew Zealand's maritime authority is investigating how shipping around our coasts can be made safer, after a high-level report into the Rena grounding.18 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandRena grounding: Failures revealedNZ’s maritime authority is investigating how shipping around our coasts can be made safer, as a high-level report into the grounding of the Rena reveals a catalogue of issues.18 Dec 05:25 AM
New ZealandHigh-level Rena report releasedThe findings of the Transport Accident Investigation Commission's investigation into the catastrophic grounding of the MV Rena, released today, detailed a list of concerns, including those around crew training and international conventions.Watch18 Dec 04:19 AM
New ZealandAnger in court over Tauranga deathTwo men are due to appear in court today charged with murder following the death of a 19-year-old man in Tauranga last month.15 Dec 10:59 PM
New Zealand'Hitman' says cops wrong over RuddThe so-called "hitman" in the case against Phil Rudd says the AC/DC drummer offered him $250,000 and a luxury car to become his bodyguard.12 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandCops force against boy, 14, 'excessive'A police officer's actions in restraining a 14-year-old boy by putting his arm up his back and choking him was excessive and contrary to law, IPCA finds.10 Dec 10:02 PM
New ZealandMotorcyclist dies following collision with diggerA motorcyclist has died after a collision with a digger in Tauranga overnight.05 Dec 07:39 PM
New ZealandPhil Rudd's 'phone call threat' to killThe case against AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd has been made public and includes claims he threatened to kill a man and his daughter.04 Dec 10:18 PM
New ZealandPhil Rudd's public fracasAn eyewitness to an altercation involving AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd today says the rocker was warned: "Back up. I don't want to break your face."04 Dec 01:18 AM
New ZealandTauranga stabbing: Accused remanded in custodyA man accused of stabbing another person in an incident believed to be related to the find of a man’s body in a Tauranga driveway has appeared in court.02 Dec 06:51 AM
New ZealandRudd defends threatening to kill chargeAC/DC drummer Phil Rudd is defending charges against him including one of threatening to kill.02 Dec 01:57 AM
New ZealandAC/DC rocker's son avoids convictionAC/DC rocker Phil Rudd's son has been discharged without conviction on two counts of assault, despite police concerns he tried to use his dad's fame to get off the charges.01 Dec 06:21 PM
New ZealandDriveway death: Victim namedA teenager who left behind a trail of blood before he was found lifeless in a Tauranga driveway yesterday morning has been named.01 Dec 02:59 AM
