Bay of Plenty TimesFrom school caretaker to blueberry farmerDes Samuels never intended to get into blueberries; he now manages 11,000 plants.26 Jul 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times144m to 1 odds: Golfer hits second hole-in-one on same hole'I have been playing for about 16 years, and they are the only hole-in-ones I have had.'03 Feb 11:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesBoP summer music festival guide: Kiwi band reveals 'ridiculous' ritualThe hottest music festivals in Taupō, Tauranga, Mount Maunganui and Coromandel.26 Dec 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Go in, go in!': 11yo golfer becomes youngest Taupō Hole-in-One $10k winnerThe Tauranga youngster has a sweet plan for his prize money.18 Nov 01:45 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesYoung talent on show at Tauranga Golf ClubAbout 50 juniors got to tee it up with the golf professionals at The Junior Pro-Am.24 Sep 08:07 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Incredible memories': Aims Games wraps up for 2023"So many competitors will leave with the most incredible memories."08 Sep 06:07 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'I've been in their shoes': U20 champ relives history at AIMS Games“This was my first ever competition,” says speed climbing champion Julian David.07 Sep 10:28 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesNZ's worst congestion city: How to avoid the 'gridlock'Find out which days are best to work from home to avoid the worst traffic.07 Sep 05:00 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'The Aims Games are special to me': Dame Susan Devoy cheers on great-niece“I think it is amazing. It is like the Olympics for them.”06 Sep 11:30 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'History': Fiji team welcomed to Aims Games, gets tips from rugby sevens great“It was cool for them to meet a legend."05 Sep 03:57 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'I want to win': Afghanistan refugee part of AIMS Games 2023“I feel good. I am very excited to do AIMS Games.”05 Sep 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty Times'I felt like I was in jail': More roadworks pain for main street - but end in sightOther businesses fear construction disruption will impact the busy Christmas period.04 Sep 06:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Unsung heroes': The clean-up team behind AIMS Games'They are ambassadors for visitors to Tauranga.'31 Aug 04:00 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Biggest-ever' AIMS Games to descend on TaurangaThis year also welcomes back international schools from the Cook Islands, Fiji, and Samoa.29 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty Times'Heartbreaking': Roadworks blamed as 20yo business shuts after 18 months in CBD'I just can’t do it anymore … I am sinking into a black hole.'28 Aug 06:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWatch: Hip-hop crew Outkasts win bronze at world champs'Hard work truly does pay off,' says Space Studios director Cameron Smith.12 Aug 05:55 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Big fan of K-pop': Student to feature in Korean reality TV showStudents will be filmed over eight days as they stay with a host family.09 Aug 10:17 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesExtreme weather: 54 flood warnings issued in five monthsThat's 10 more than for the entire year to June 2022.30 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty Times'Showing up everywhere': Concerns as homeless exempt from freedom camping rulesA fed-up Pāpāmoa man claims a house bus stayed a year, on and off, in a 'pristine' spot.26 Jul 06:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWelcome Orange Lionesses: How Bay Oval transformed to host World Cup team'We want them to be able to train on the best facility possible,' the groundskeeper says.19 Jul 07:31 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'I have got nothing': Boat owner left homeless now liable for disposal of wreck'I am out of pocket. I have got no boat, I have got no home, I have got nothing'19 Jul 02:03 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'I have got nothing': Boat owner left homeless now liable for disposal of wreck"I am out of pocket. I have got no boat, I have got no home, I have got nothing."19 Jul 12:14 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Invaluable': How one woman's research is helping bee populations'If this trend continues it will make a great difference to the health of bee colonies...'14 Jul 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty Times'Impressive addition': Superstructure for council's green build taking shape“It is another great step forward towards the bustling city centre we are aiming for.”12 Jul 08:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times‘I am going to be homeless’: Pilot Bay boat owner speaks out after sinking“Everything inside was just floating, all of my clothes.”11 Jul 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionZoe HunterZoe Hunter: Changes to skilled migrant visas letting all sides downBosses are desperate for skilled workers.11 Jul 04:00 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'There is an art to it': Top tips for selling your home at auction'It is not as simple as just standing up there... there's an art to it'.09 Jul 12:00 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Raising the bar': Build starts on luxury $280m retirement villageThe clubhouse will house a bar, cafe, dance floor, and state-of-the-art movie theatre.07 Jul 11:10 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Going for gold': Father eyes boxing gold for daughter"I have done all the hard work, and now it is time to claim what is mine."04 Jul 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesThe top three events Tauranga stands to make money from"The city is ready and able to capitalise on the pent-up demand ..."26 Jun 04:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesTwo injured in Pyes Pa Rd crashThere were no reports of the road being blocked.19 Jun 05:49 AM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesRevealed: The suburbs where everyone selling their home made a profitFirst-quarter data also shows some sellers made hundreds of thousands.18 Jun 05:47 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesStorage wars: Inside the growing business of shipping containersSpoiler: Lots of them are being used for anything but shipping.17 Jun 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesOpinion: People hiding from gangsters in chillers - how did it come to this?Someone has to take responsibility for antisocial behaviour in CBDs.14 Jun 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesDemolition job: Replacement retirement village to feature four-storey complexMeet the 81-year-old resident who was at the digger controls when demolition began.13 Jun 06:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMission to shine a light on the 'incredible' Māori of Tauranga and Rotorua'We have got some incredible talent here,' says Bay director.11 Jun 08:11 PM