New ZealandSon of prominent church leaders sexually offended against underage girlsVictim: 'I couldn't look at myself in the mirror because I felt dirty and ashamed.'11 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe cheekiest grin and kindest nature: Whānau reflect a year on from Malachi Subecz's murder'He was never naughty, just very, very cheeky. He made all of us laugh.'11 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'We all lost everything': Family's home 'burnt to the ground'"I just got a text message and it just said, 'hun, your house is on fire!!"10 Nov 04:42 PM
EntertainmentMum 'fuming' after L.A.B's Tauranga concert restricted to 18+The mother bought the tickets for her family back in August.09 Nov 05:38 PM
New Zealand'Trapped': Fears new $90m interchange fails to offer tsunami escape pathsMaps warn that few places are safe from a significant tsunami but escape is limited.09 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandCop found not guilty for tasering man three times in cellsVideo of the incident shows the officer tasering the man as he lay face-down on the floor.09 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMerepeka Raukawa-TaitMerepeka Raukawa-Tait: Women's rugby is finally getting the attention it deservesOPINION: I'm not surprised to see the positive public reception the games have received.08 Nov 09:00 PM
EconomyHouse sales, prices remain down: REINZLast October, there had been a sense of urgency not present this year.08 Nov 08:00 PM
EconomyProperty: Double-digit house market declines in main centres, new figures showQV House Price Index shows the average home dropped in value by 3.9 per cent.08 Nov 05:26 PM
New Zealand'Enormous' sums: Synnies drug ring 'kingpin' and wife sentenced for money launderingThe defendant was described as the central figure in the Auckland to Wellington network.08 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Migrants prepare for multicultural pōwhiriNgāi Te Rangi to welcome new migrants to the Bay Of Plenty with special pōwhiri.08 Nov 01:11 AM
Education'A little bit jittery': Thousands of Bay students start exams after 'most difficult year''Give it your best, leave it all in the exam room knowing you have tried your hardest'.07 Nov 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Falling apart at the seams': 382 vacancies for health workersBut Te Whatu Ora Bay of Plenty declined to provide vacancy data for 2019 and 2018.06 Nov 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I can't even walk 100m': Pāpāmoa man's painful wait as surgery backlog growsAnother patient says she can no longer work full-time due to the lengthy wait for surgery.04 Nov 05:00 PM
CrimeDrug syndicate 'banker' ordered woman to bury cash as police swoopedAuthorities say he conspired to import 1.5 tonnes of cocaine, hundreds of kilos of meth.04 Nov 12:52 AM
New Zealand'Something for future generations': PM and 90yo local witnesses as CBD land returnedThe creation of a new trust will go some way towards 'reconciling the wrongs of the past'.03 Nov 04:55 PM
New ZealandChopper again on the chopping block after judge grants council leave to appealThe dog that attacked a Tauranga vet is again staring down the threat of death.03 Nov 01:15 AM
New ZealandPrime minister to speak to media in TaurangaJacinda Ardern is speaking to media in Tauranga.02 Nov 09:13 PM
New Zealand'No control': Former cop shares what living with early-onset dementia is likeAlzheimers NZ says 30,000 New Zealanders with dementia don't have the support they need.02 Nov 08:16 PM
Investment'Reduced demand, falling prices': House values still dropping nationwideValue drops have slowed in the last month but that's no reason to say things are turning.01 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionInside Winstone's new $400m Gib factoryThe new factory has 50 per cent more capacity than the current Auckland plant.01 Nov 04:28 AM
Business'We cannot have luxuries': Kiwis advised to spend wisely as living costs soar'Whānau who are only just making ends meet will slip below the line.'30 Oct 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Shocked': Cyclist told to 'f*** off' after saying kia oraThe abuse happened on Tauranga's main road.28 Oct 06:00 PM
New ZealandOne dead after Kaimai Range Summit crash, SH29 open'The road diversions available will likely add significant travel time.'28 Oct 04:07 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSonya BatesonSonya Bateson: We don't want our children becoming rapists through ignoranceOPINION: Parents should be teaching young adults about healthy sexual relationships.27 Oct 10:00 PM
New ZealandDriver praised as investigation into school bus fire begins'Buses can be replaced, and we are so thankful no-one was injured.'27 Oct 04:32 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionTony FarrellOpinion: Alcohol-related harm can be reduced - if we actWe all pay the price when it comes to inaction over alcohol-related harm.26 Oct 09:00 PM
New ZealandDoctors say patients 'choosing to die' due to lack of local treatment optionsHealth Minister blames issues on legacy of underfunding by past governments.26 Oct 05:01 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'There was blood... everywhere': Police mental health callouts rise'We're building a whole new mental health system and it does take time' - health minister.26 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhy the future of Tauranga Racecourse has been delayedHearings into the Greerton Maarawaewae Study won't be heard until next year.26 Oct 05:30 AM
New ZealandWhat's happening at Whakaari/White Island? Plume of steam and ash spottedThe island is being continuously monitored for further changes in unrest.25 Oct 08:26 PM
Sport'It's a starting point': First female Super Rugby coaches have big dreamsCrystal Kaua replaces Allan Bunting, who lead the team to the title last year.25 Oct 05:04 PM
New ZealandHelicopter heroes: White Island rescuers' bravery honouredPilot: 'It felt that we were doing as much as we could but not enough for people.'25 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSuper RugbyBardoul duo now both capped by SteamersOn retiring from rugby, Johan turned to teaching and hopes to become a professional coach.23 Oct 09:00 PM
