New ZealandIs this 'the most unkept city in NZ'? Why one resident says yes'Walking around town, there are lots of weeds growing up to half a metre high.'15 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandFoiled flush: Rain blamed as sewer overflows rise in region'We ask people to please only flush the three P’s'15 Mar 08:01 AM
New ZealandMurder trial: 'I couldn’t work out who anyone was in the dark, then boom'The witness hid behind a shed because he didn’t want to be 'blasted'.15 Mar 06:04 AM
New ZealandThree injured as cars crash in Ohauiti'There are no reports of road blockages.'15 Mar 03:40 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEpiPen funding 'took a load off' for allergy sufferersHowever, Allergy NZ says more education about changes is needed.15 Mar 12:22 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOpinion: Alcohol free means alcohol free...even if you're VIPOPINION: Merepeka Raukawa-Tait says there should be no exceptions.14 Mar 08:00 PM
New ZealandPlunged: Tough time to sell despite house price dropDemand is expected to drain from the housing market in the coming months.14 Mar 05:13 PM
New Zealand'Our tamariki are missing out': Why Bay of Plenty educators are taking strike action on ThursdayMore than 50,000 educators will take part in a nationwide strike on Thursday.14 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand'We don’t want to turn these people away': Homelessness blamed for library incidentsThere have been 15 incidents of antisocial behaviour at He Puna Manawa library in Tauranga14 Mar 07:25 AM
New Zealand'I need an ambulance': Murder trial hears 111 calls, accused claims he thought victim had gunThe murder trial of a Bay of Plenty man enters day two.14 Mar 05:58 AM
New ZealandReports of stolen cats in Pāpāmoa unfoundedPolice received reports of a large number of cats being held at an address.13 Mar 09:39 PM
New ZealandŌmanawa murder accused claims fatal shooting was act of self-defenceTrial of man accused of murdering a Tauranga man at Ōmanawa begins today.13 Mar 09:34 PM
New Zealand'It takes a village': Pride Picnic turnout shows Tauranga's diversityThe picnic topped off a week of celebrations for 2023 Tauranga Moana Pride Week.13 Mar 07:00 PM
New ZealandNew sites for Tauranga Racecourse confirmed despite majority support for it to stayHearings on the future of the racecourse and golf club begin next month.13 Mar 05:12 PM
New Zealand'We are helpless': Store owners frustrated as retail crime doubles'It is really hard nowadays to be honest. It is quite scary,' says one dairy owner.13 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandMitchell Te Kani death: Ninth person charged in Tauranga homicide investigationA 36-year-old man has been charged.13 Mar 12:16 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionChamber boss: Business leaders are anxious about next year’s local electionReturning to an elected council is a hot topic.12 Mar 10:00 PM
New ZealandCocaine use soars, beyond 'small pockets' of NZ societyIt comes as methamphetamine and MDMA consumption nationwide has been on a downward trend.12 Mar 05:11 PM
New Zealand'Aggressive', 'intimidating': Poor behaviour prompts concern for council ACC claimsFigures from ACC reveal exactly what the most common injuries are at our councils.12 Mar 04:59 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBusiness Digest: Farm Environment Awards winners announcedGot business news? Email zoe.hunter@nzme.co.nz or carmen.hall@nzme.co.nz12 Mar 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Could be the end of your business’: Insurance Council of NZ warns those with no coverageIt's a bad time, as many businesses have taken on substantial debt to survive Covid.11 Mar 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Alive and dead': Missing doctor's friends speak out over new CCTV footage'I can’t grieve properly and move on. We desperately need answers.'11 Mar 02:18 AM
New Zealand'We're tired of waiting': Educators meet in Tauranga ahead of nationwide strikeDemands include better pay, more help in the classroom and support for counsellors.10 Mar 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandReaders share feedback on pensioner who can't afford to retireOPINION: Premium subscribers have their say on pensioners and retirement.10 Mar 11:00 PM
New Zealand'My calling': Full-time volunteer reflects on nearly four-year stint helping homelessLaura Wood has been leading the charitable trust since October 2019.10 Mar 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSonya Bateson: Drag performance for children just cute, wholesome funOPINION: Dressing up can be magical.10 Mar 08:00 PM
New ZealandA person dies after crash on Tamatea Arikinui DrivePolice inquiries are continuing.10 Mar 07:13 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Hugely needed': Building to start on two new schools for Ōmokoroa next yearThe primary school and secondary school would cater to to more than 1100 students.10 Mar 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand200ha, 400 businesses, 5700 people and not finished: How big will this business estate get?New details reveal just how massive it will ultimately be.10 Mar 06:00 PM
New ZealandState Highway 2 reopens at Taneatua after car hits bridgeMotorists are asked to take alternative routes.10 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: Drone footage reveals extent of SH25 slip in CoromandelThere will be an hour-long window for drivers to get through today.10 Mar 12:18 AM
New ZealandMystery of the missing doctor: New CCTV footage released over vanishingDavid Holland was last seen at his Pāpāmoa Beach home on March 11 last year.09 Mar 05:03 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNow hiring: Thousands of kiwifruit workers needed for harvest'Projected lower fruit volumes meant there is likely to be a shorter post-harvest season.'09 Mar 05:00 PM
