New ZealandToxic shellfish threat moves northAucklanders have been warned their coastline harbours the same potentially fatal toxic shellfish that have led to a record spate of poisonings in the Bay of Plenty.20 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandMosquito makes big aviation crowd buzzThe world's only flying De Havilland Mosquito proved to be a huge drawcard yesterday for hundreds of aviation enthusiasts who crowded the tarmac outside Classic Flyers to welcome an aircraft making its first and last visit to Tauranga.19 Dec 11:00 PM
BusinessTeen takes on 40-tonne dump trucksWhen 18-year-old Shannan Bell asked an earthmoving contractor if she could have a job operating his heavy machinery, she wasn't expecting him to say yes.18 Dec 02:46 AM
New ZealandTeacher named in teen sex caseA senior Tauranga teacher facing a charge under the Prostitution Reform Act has lost his bid to keep his identity secret.17 Dec 11:25 PM
New ZealandOutburst after paedophile sentencedConvicted paedophile Trevor Hall has been sentenced to one year's home detention, prompting an outburst from the public gallery.16 Dec 11:32 PM
New ZealandP men accused of digging up cashTwo Tauranga men are accused of conspiring to recover a bucket containing $500,000 from an Omanawa property under police guard following a drug raid.13 Dec 11:20 PM
New ZealandExplosive devices found in TaurangaPolice are dealing with reports of three suspected explosive devices throughout the Tauranga area.12 Dec 04:26 AM
New ZealandCouncillor: $74k for 22 hours a weekA Tauranga city councillor is getting paid $74,000 a year to spend an average of 22 hours a week on council business.11 Dec 11:30 PM
New ZealandGirls' locks get the chop for charityA group of girls have cut off their ponytails and donated their hair to a cause that will see their locks turned into wigs for women living with cancer.11 Dec 12:16 AM
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
