New Zealand‘Long time coming’: Twice denied, Māori to get place at council's tableThe vote was 9-3, with one councillor calling the decision ‘totally wrong'.17 Aug 06:28 AM
New ZealandIncreased risk of injury or death: Cathedral Cove tracks closed for summerPeople urged to stay away from the cove and nearby bays.17 Aug 12:23 AM
New ZealandSold Out take top spot at Bandquest competitionYoung musicians in the Bay of Plenty have taken the spotlight this week.16 Aug 10:32 PM
New ZealandBye-bye Countdown: NZ's first rebranded Woolworths supermarket opens todayThe store in Tauranga has had a $5 million renovation over the past five months.16 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe text that sent a Mongols gang member to jail for a long timeThe Auckland man was jailed for 14 years and nine months.16 Aug 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPremium Debate: Online subscribers have their say on party policiesOPINION: The comments follow a critique of several key announcements.16 Aug 04:04 AM
New Zealand‘For the community’: Hapū vows to fight any hospital plans for racecourse reserveMana whenua representative says community access to recreational space should stay.15 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandMissing woman found dead after three-day searchJude Coxhead, 62, was last seen by family in Tauranga on August 12.15 Aug 04:41 AM
New ZealandCommercial building fire in Gate PāFire crews were called shortly before midday.15 Aug 12:23 AM
New ZealandPolice seek couple in search for missing womanJude Coxhead, 62, was last seen by family in Tauranga two days ago.14 Aug 06:13 PM
New Zealand80-year-old refused five rentals as elder housing 'crisis' looms in cityAdvocates say there's a "vacuum" of housing for seniors after council villages sold.14 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandThe team behind a tragedy: How experts help school children after traumaThe team was called in to help after the train tragedy in Mount Maunganui.14 Aug 06:13 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Massive potential for change': Investment fund takes on housing crisis'Why wouldn’t an investor choose social good over another investment of equal risk?'13 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandMan caught by police in Te Puke allegedly found with gun, cash and methMore to come.12 Aug 10:54 PM
New ZealandWatch: Hip-hop crew Outkasts win bronze at world champs'Hard work truly does pay off,' says Space Studios director Cameron Smith.12 Aug 05:55 PM
New Zealand‘God, this can’t be real’: Professor honoured with prestigious, surprise, awardUniversity of Waikato Professor Chris Battershill given lifetime achievement award.11 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Destroyed': Fears Plan Change 33 could harm Mount's 'iconic character''Mount Maunganui is considered the jewel in Tauranga’s crown.'11 Aug 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Happiest she's ever been': Train tragedy victim's whānau visit her school'It will live in my heart for the rest of my life - I will never forget that tribute.'11 Aug 05:45 AM
New Zealand'Shocked': Grandfather's new iPad stolen from car he was sitting inMan's granddaughter says he had been putting money aside for the new tablet.11 Aug 04:47 AM
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New ZealandAnchored freight ship MV Achilles Bulker back in portThe ship lost its rudder more than two weeks ago.11 Aug 01:47 AM
New Zealand‘Hostility on the sideline’: Netball spectators warned over aggressive behaviourA mum who saw an adult belittling a 12yo umpire says bad conduct can make kids quit sport.10 Aug 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Clever and courageous': Sir Paul Adams receives top business honour"Paul is a very clever and courageous businessman."10 Aug 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCouncil investigating ‘total unnecessary destruction’ of beautified Pāpāmoa walkwayRiparian planting and eels have been dug up in 'failed' efforts to better stormwater flow.10 Aug 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Had enough': Bayfair mall ram raidedPolice were called to the burglary at 5am.10 Aug 12:44 AM
New Zealand'Big fan of K-pop': Student to feature in Korean reality TV showStudents will be filmed over eight days as they stay with a host family.09 Aug 10:17 PM
New Zealand‘Genuinely sincere guy’: Former councillor dies leaving lasting legacy for cityHe is remembered as a loyal friend and tireless advocate.09 Aug 04:51 AM
New ZealandNew tourism venture for well-known oyster farmThe Ōhope oyster farm's new owners have big plans.09 Aug 01:29 AM
New ZealandWhānau of 'outgoing, special' girl killed by train tell of grief'It’s so sad that she went so early in her life.'08 Aug 06:00 PM
New Zealand'You’re kidding me': The story behind the mystery driveway poleThe team was laughing about it, not realising one of their own was responsible.08 Aug 04:51 AM
New ZealandResignation triggers $23k byelection in Western BayNominations will open on Thursday.08 Aug 03:34 AM
New ZealandDefence Force called in as 'commercial explosives' foundPolice received the report on Monday and alerted the NZDF.08 Aug 03:06 AM
New ZealandHigh hoops: Interest in women's basketball grows as pro league plays second season'Already, we have had an interest in our Whai players from national and overseas scouts.'08 Aug 02:50 AM
New ZealandCrash and roadworks cause major delaysA crash on SH29A and “various roadworks” are causing large traffic delays in the city.07 Aug 11:25 PM
