New ZealandMan fined for hitting paedophileThe man who took it upon himself to dish out street justice to convicted paedophile Trevor Hall says he would do it again if given the chance.10 Dec 11:41 PM
New ZealandProminent Tauranga man chargedA prominent Tauranga professional is accused of seriously assaulting a young boy, which allegedly resulted in the child spending two days in hospital.07 Dec 02:50 AM
New ZealandCase of exploding fridge solvedThe mysterious case of the exploding fridge has been solved - and it wasn't the vegetables.07 Dec 01:47 AM
New ZealandArrest over attack on sexual abuserA 46-year-old Tauranga man has been arrested and charged with assaulting Trevor Hall, the convicted paedophile who sexually abused a 7-year-old girl.04 Dec 05:10 AM
New ZealandNude run sign of toleranceThe lawyer for a man cleared of charges for jogging in the nude says the case is proof of New Zealand's growing tolerance.30 Nov 10:38 PM
New Zealand'Nasty' dogs attack duoTwo women are in hospital after being set upon by two pitbull-type dogs in "a very nasty attack" in an Otaki Beach driveway this morning.28 Nov 11:59 PM
New ZealandPolice warning after peeping Tom spotted in TaurangaReports of a peeping Tom in Tauranga have police warning people to be aware of what is outside their window.27 Nov 10:32 PM
SportHole-in-one a magical numberPassionate golfer John Foley has waited 20 years to get a hole-in-one, but even he was shocked when the event aligned with an auspicious sequence of numbers.18 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandPraise for teen after dog attackA teenager has been praised for helping to stop a dog attack on an elderly man who was covered in blood.15 Nov 06:59 PM
New Zealand45 jobs face axe at Tauranga City CouncilTauranga City Council has started a major restructure that could see 45 jobs lost and save the organisation $2.7 million.15 Nov 12:46 AM
New ZealandDHB criticised over death of patientThe Bay of Plenty District Health Board has been criticised for serious failings in the care it provided a mental health patient who later committed suicide.12 Nov 11:51 PM
New ZealandMan found, jailed after fatal boating accidentA man who disappeared after a fatal boating accident in Tauranga has been arrested and appeared in court.12 Nov 09:26 PM
New ZealandMan defends grooming allegationsA Tauranga man is on trial defending allegations that he kissed and fondled two young girls and tried to persuade them to be photographed naked with the aim of selling the images online.08 Nov 12:30 AM
New ZealandWoman who set pitbull on sister jailedA woman who set her pitbull dog on her sister - inflicting horrific injuries - has been jailed for seven years.05 Nov 12:22 AM
New ZealandBlind beekeeper kicked off council landA blind beekeeper has been told to remove his hives from a Tauranga City Council reserve because some of the lawn mowing contractor's staff are allergic to bee stings.29 Oct 12:04 AM