New ZealandBoard riders saved from rip in wild surfOne of the two men plucked from rough surf last night would have survived only minutes longer, says the firefighter who mounted the speedy jetski rescue on the Bay of Plenty coast last night.24 Jan 02:11 AM
New ZealandSoldier killed in horror smashA decorated soldier's family have spoken of their grief at his death in a crash that broke every rule.22 Jan 04:30 PM
TravelBay of Plenty: Finding perfection in PapamoaThis small Bay of Plenty settlement is a great destination for a long weekend away, finds Diana Clement.21 Jan 05:00 PM
LifestyleGet the kids into actionThis year's Weet-Bix Tryathlon series kicks off on February 6 in Hamilton. Diana Clement, whose own children took part last year, offers advice aimed at both young and older readers on how to get the best out of the event.21 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandSPCA prepares case over cutting of puppy's earsThe SPCA is is preparing a case against a person believed to have cut off an eight-week-old Tauranga puppy's ears with a pair of scissors.18 Jan 01:02 AM
LifestyleOur food, Our way (+recipe)An English couple who now call New Zealand home present a grown-up jelly with a berry and rosé twist.14 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandCrash victim 'rock' everyone turned toThe truck driver killed in a head-on collision in the Bay of Plenty this week has been described as "the rock everybody looked to".13 Jan 12:40 AM
New ZealandSurgeon fights drink driving chargeA hospital surgeon is fighting a drink-driving charge after driving home from a bar.12 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandTwo die in Bay of Plenty crashTwo men are dead following a crash between a motorcycle and a truck just south of Tauranga this morning.11 Jan 01:05 AM
New ZealandOur favourite beaches: Mt MaunganuiIn the development heyday of the 1950s, holiday homes shot up on narrow, sandy fingers of land around New Zealand's coastline.03 Jan 04:30 PM
