New Zealand'Rise like a phoenix': Mount cafes adapt to survive post-slip slumpThey are getting ready for a critical summer, 'not sitting around waiting for a handout'.29 Oct 05:04 PM
New ZealandPerson dies after car crashes into parked vehicle at Bay of Plenty mallPolice inquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.29 Oct 07:48 AM
New ZealandFewer ministers, ministries will improve accountability and affordability – LuxtonThe Act list MP and Mt Maunganui candidate was elected to Parliament in 2023.28 Oct 04:50 PM
New ZealandElection 2026: Job interview with New Zealand Loyal’s Mt Maunganui candidate, Greer YoungWatch27 Oct 03:50 PM
PremiumNew ZealandDementia beds full, waitlists growing as aged care sector warns of looming crisis21 Oct 06:27 PM
New ZealandTauranga landslides inquiry delayed by agencies too slow to provide information19 Oct 09:00 PM
New Zealand'We've been spat at': Wardens face abuse at slip cordon, build own shelterMāori Wardens have guarded the cordon since January's fatal Mount Maunganui landslide.16 Oct 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Smoke billowed out’: Door-knocking MP stumbles across blazeThe incident came two days after he found himself at the scene of another emergency.15 Oct 04:56 AM
New Zealand‘Gets to the point of gagging’: Firms fined $16k over Mount Maunganui stink'It was emanating a very strong acrid and foul odour,' the regional council says.13 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandDog walkers frequently flout Ōmanu Beach ban, says local Sign says 'strictly no dogs' but council says they can pass through leashed, controlled.09 Oct 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMount manufacturing plant to close, 39 jobs impactedMarae welcomes the prospect of losing a heavy industrial operator from its 'doorstep'.08 Oct 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Golden handshake': Council refuses to say if Grenfell will receive payoutThe council has not said why Grenfell quit or whether he was asked to resign.01 Oct 01:26 AM
New ZealandTweaks to Welcome Bay plan don't go far enough, says petitionerFlush median will stay and the possibility of traffic lights is still on the table. 23 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandTauranga council considers future of city's airportSelling a minority stake one day is an option being explored. 23 Sep 03:20 AM
New ZealandCouncil approves $500,000 to tackle systemic flaws exposed in landslide reviewThe council has committed to enacting 10 recommendations for organisational change.22 Sep 05:26 AM
New ZealandMount's lifeguards finally return home after 240 days awayClub members say the reopening marks a step towards normality after eight months.20 Sep 11:59 PM
Travel newsTravel Alerts: Amazon cruise, quokkas, Brisbane bikes and Six60A 30-day Amazon voyage, new quokkas and Brisbane’s twilight bike rides.19 Sep 07:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHoliday park operators assess hazard plans after Mauao landslideDisasters happen throughout NZ and need to be managed, motor caravan group boss says.19 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Saturday, September 19, 2026NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Saturday, September 19, 2026. Mauao tracks could reopen for summer; Donald Trump bans several media outlets from the White House. Video / NZ HeraldWatch19 Sep 04:21 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAdams Ave may no longer face regular closures but boat ramp not so luckyNew security fencing has been installed on Adams Ave after additional safety work.18 Sep 09:00 PM
New ZealandSummer reopening aimed for landslide-hit tracks in Mount Maunganui'Hopefully it’ll be early summer rather than late summer,' Mayor Mahé Drysdale says.18 Sep 01:17 AM
New ZealandWATCH: 'Surely not': Humpback whale spotted in busy BoP harbourHumpback whales can be spotted off the coast, but the harbour visit was 'unusual'.18 Sep 12:30 AM
New ZealandDog trainer told she needs concession for park she had used for yearsSharing space with disc golf and Reserve Act rules raised as issues - but relief in sight.17 Sep 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFatal attack on cat: One suspect dog put down, another deadOther fatal attacks on cats remain under investigation, as a dog attack heads to court.14 Sep 05:05 PM
New Zealand'About fairness': Councils in NZ's most-tolled region back revenue sharingA bill proposes they get a share to help maintain local roads worn by toll avoidance.13 Sep 06:41 PM
New ZealandCouncillor says he faced restrictions when reviewing landslide filesHe says it's one example of trouble he has faced in getting information from the council.08 Sep 06:00 PM
New Zealand32 crashes in six years: Notorious roundabout to get safety improvementsSafety changes are planned despite the junction meeting standards.07 Sep 08:07 PM
BusinessPort Tauranga gets green light for expansionThe Port of Tauranga has been granted fast-track approval for the Stella Passage.07 Sep 12:53 AM
New ZealandMount Maunganui landslide: Ratepayers pick up $1.2m tab for council’s legal billTauranga City Council has paid Meredith Connell $1.18m after the landslide.03 Sep 07:08 PM
