Bay of Plenty Times'Act now': Kiwis warned 'later could be too late' as Cyclone Vaianu advancesPrime Minister Christopher Luxon has urged people to 'stock up' on supplies.08 Apr 05:42 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesCyclone Vaianu: Early severe weather watch for Bay of Plenty and RotoruaMetService says damaging, life‑threatening winds are possible on Sunday.08 Apr 03:35 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesLong-haul flights may face cuts if jet fuel price crisis drags onDomestic flights have already been cut as fuel costs bite.08 Apr 03:30 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesBridge repairs closure: SH2 Pekatahi detour via Whakatāne for five daysThe current SH2 Pekatahi Bridge will close daily from 8.30am to 4.30pm, April 13-17.08 Apr 02:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesDigger creating 'sacrificial foredune' at Waihi BeachWestern Bay of Plenty Council are creating sacrificial sand dunes along Waihī Beach in preparation for the forecast severe weather this weekend. Video / Mat TaylorWatch08 Apr 01:17 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWelcome Bay slip worsens after heavy rain as Kaitemako Rd cut to 30km/h07 Apr 04:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesPolice respond to firearm sighting near Tauranga Girls’ CollegeOfficers are now speaking with one person about the reported sighting.07 Apr 12:10 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesTwo seriously injured in Tauranga crash that closed SH29AThe crash was on State Highway 29A near the Pyes Pa Rd intersection.06 Apr 11:41 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesAir NZ cuts flights as jet fuel costs biteCivic leaders in Nelson and Tauranga have confirmed their cities are affected. 06 Apr 09:50 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'It’s a menace': Roaming dog attack leaves Welcome Bay retiree injured, fearful'I just hope it’s found quickly before it attacks someone else,' the victim says.06 Apr 09:19 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesFrom rescue to recovery: Inside the first 48 hours at Mt MaunganuiThe landslide hit about 30 campsites and buried the campground amenities.06 Apr 08:01 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesBay of Plenty on alert as heavy rain, landslide risk and Cyclone Vaianu line-upMetService now expects 100mm to 140mm of rain west of Whakatāne.06 Apr 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWestern Bay revaluations: How your area did, and looking aheadA local valuer explains how the fuel crisis could impact the property market recovery.06 Apr 02:54 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesGPs worry about patients missing appointments, low medicine stocks as fuel prices soarMedicine shortages are a growing nuisance, with little warning about unavailability.06 Apr 02:49 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesVehicle fire: Traffic backed up on SH2 near BethlehemGoogle traffic data shows vehicles are backed up in both lanes of SH2.06 Apr 01:25 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesHeavy rain watch issued for western Bay of Plenty, RotoruaThe MetService watch runs from 3pm Tuesday until 6pm Wednesday.05 Apr 09:48 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesThe NZ city grappling with a lawyer shortage as junior staff flock to AustraliaOnly 7.2% of new lawyers this year are working in regional New Zealand.05 Apr 08:43 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesBOP punters share in Lotto second division winsThe winning local tickets were sold in Tauranga and Kawerau for the draw.05 Apr 08:39 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerMark Lister: The real risk of bailing out of shares too soonOPINION: Since 2000 the S&P 500 has had 12 corrections, averaging an 20.8% fall.05 Apr 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesGirl too afraid to report stepfather’s sexual abuse - her fears came true when she did"I lost most of my family, no one believed me," she has recalled.05 Apr 03:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhakatāne council backtracks on two-dog limitStaff say those with multiple registered dogs rarely cause any problems.05 Apr 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty Times'Bold and unique': How a bad matcha led to an award-winning Bay of Plenty brandNomu Matcha now supplies more than 70 cafes and retailers across New Zealand. 04 Apr 06:05 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesChiefs’ All Blacks stars lay platform in dominant win over WaratahsKyren Taumoefolau and Quinn Tupaea both scored braces in the win.04 Apr 07:58 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Chance encounter': Headlights help officer spot Mobster wearing insignia on night driveJames Te Whata was returning from a tangi, wearing a gang tee, when a cop spotted him.04 Apr 02:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesTracing her Anzac roots takes teen all the way to TurkeyTauranga teen awarded the chance to travel to Turkey after uncovering her family history.04 Apr 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty Times'Taonga for the region': Mayor calls for stronger protection of $3b community fundMahé Drysdale wants the investment arm 'insulated' from political direction.03 Apr 11:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'The buck always stops with us': Fuel spike piles pressure on farmersSurging diesel and petrol prices are pushing up fertiliser, feed and freight costs.03 Apr 09:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesInjured cavoodle's owners say attack dog has 'more rights' than they doTauranga City Council says privacy law stops it saying what happened next.03 Apr 05:05 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'We are spoiled in Tauranga for jazz': Historic Village comes alive The Historic Village green can host up to 2000 jazz lovers at once.03 Apr 03:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesSwanky auction, two-day music event to raise money for people affected by landslidesThe January 22 landslide at Mauao claimed six lives.03 Apr 01:37 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesRisky stretch: Gate to shut Herepuru Rd during severe weatherTwo slips hit Herepuru Rd on March 27, one while council staff were on site.03 Apr 01:00 AM