Mount Maunganui landslide: Tauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale recounts confronting scenes
The worst of the storm swept through overnight, causing damage around Tauranga and the neighbouring Western Bay of…
Tauranga Mayoral Relief Fund launched after deadly flooding and slips
Drysdale said the fund also responded to strong public demand from residents wanting to help those affected. “Our…
Anthony Joshua speaks on camera for first time since Nigeria crash
Joshua added that he understood what the pair had “wanted to do for their families” and that his…
On the Up: Wairoa free dental clinic overwhelmed as adults seek urgent care from volunteer dentists
Woodhams, who has volunteered her time in Wairoa on several occasions, said she and five other dental professionals…
Father of man killed in Auckland Anniversary floods urges council action, family calls for justice
The next morning, he had a visit from a police officer delivering the sad news that Daniel Miller…
Far North: Abandoned horse found covered in ticks to be put down soon
However, X-rays discovered severe spinal problems in his back, with some vertebrae fusing from years of neglect. “It’s…
Young family’s caravan lifeline after Pāpāmoa slip destroys everything they own
Her partner Bailey Anderson was in the sodden living room at the time of the slip ripping up…
Tauranga couple feel ‘absolutely’ safe with Welcome Bay new build home after ‘horrendous’ slip near miss
“I mean it looks horrendous looking across [at the house from a distance] but when you’re looking down…
Rotorua daycare toddler snatcher: Offender jailed for two years to be freed in weeks
It was revealed in court that Tekuru has a high risk of reoffending and suffers from schizophrenia. On…
Serial scammer Dean McAuley jailed again after cleaning out 91-year-old’s bank account
The court heard that in February 2025 McAuley knocked on the victim’s door and claimed to be “doing…
Trump bought US$1m in Netflix, Warner Bros bonds after merger announcement
“Neither President Trump nor any member of his family has any ability to direct, influence or provide input…
OpenAI introducing ads to ChatGPT
Since ChatGPT’s launch in 2022, OpenAI’s valuation has soared to $500 billion in funding rounds – higher than…