A jewel of the Hauraki Gulf, Aotea Great Barrier Island is in a world of its own
“But any negatives don’t nearly touch the positives about a close-knit community, you know? It’s a magical place.”…
Christmas Appeal: Port of Tauranga donates $20,000 to Tauranga Community Foodbank
Port chief executive Leonard Sampson told the Bay of Plenty Times the port’s ongoing support for the foodbank…
Employment Relations Authority orders school to temporarily reinstate deputy principal accused of misusing funds
The deputy principal then lodged a claim of unjustified dismissal with the Employment Relations Authority (ERA), which this…
Stage 4 bowel cancer patient fights for funding of life-prolonging drug
Bowel cancer is the second-highest cause of cancer death in New Zealand, second only to lung cancer. Bowel…
What the last week of the political year tells us about 2026 election and Christopher Luxon’s life-changing defection – Thomas Coughlan
Since the Reserve Bank began cutting interest rates in August last year, the Herald has noted economic forecasts…
Bay of Plenty holiday roading works set to ease summer travel pressures
“Queues might be a little longer when the passing lanes are closed, but there will be minimal impact…
Rotorua shoplifting suspect accused of $13k thefts found hiding in wardrobe
Another alleged shoplifter, aged 20, was also found at the same address. Police said she was recognised by…
Duke of Marlborough accused of strangling wife
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Veteran filmmaker wide of the mark in dated political comedy drama
Review by Sarah Watt Film reviewer·New Zealand Listener· 18 Dec, 2025 04:58 PM2 mins to read Sarah reviewed…
Inflation eased in November, coming in below forecasts
Trump speaks about affordability at McDonald’s forum President Trump joked that he was the “first former McDonald’s fry…
Christmas Appeal: Manager Jordy Gastmeier at the heart of Tauranga Community Foodbank
“It means a lot to me, really, because it’s more than a job.” Tauranga Community Foodbank has three…
Canterbury Christmas charity ensures gifts for hundreds of children
“It’s started to ingrain team building and teaching your kids about gifting and that everybody’s not got the…