Bay of Plenty TimesOlympian Mahé Drysdale weighs joining election race: 'There’s opportunity there'The grandson of Sir Bob Owens already has a family member in the race.18 Apr 05:03 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMemorial Park fountain gets $100k upgradeThe fountain is undergoing work to make it safer.18 Apr 02:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesInfant whale washes up on BoP beachDOC staff and iwi were called to the site Thursday morning.18 Apr 01:55 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesLocal kids train with All Blacks Sevens starsRugby players and fans have flooded Blake Park to watch and practise with their idols.17 Apr 10:28 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Stuck': Pensioner says $90k drop in property value means she can’t afford to sellThe 77-year-old said it was 'appalling' her rates were increasing on a 'devalued' property17 Apr 09:46 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesArtist who mixes tradition with innovation on show at art fairPāpāmoa's Kereama Taepa's art is making its mark.17 Apr 07:05 PM
Te Puke TimesPaengaroa WWII pilot Stanley Steel flew just three missionsKiwi World War II pilot's body was not recovered until 1951.17 Apr 06:00 PM
Te Puke TimesNovel a beacon on author Ron Murray’s cancer journeyCoromandel love story set in the 70s, a time of transition.17 Apr 06:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Truly disturbing': Ex-mayor slams commission’s request to Simeon Brown for hybrid council'There is genuine concern that history may repeat itself' - report.17 Apr 05:03 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesRevealed: The 2024 Aotearoa Music Awards finalistsCheck out some of the big names and fresh faces heading to the AMAs this year.17 Apr 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesLandlord ‘bleeding money’ as bus stop deters tenants'It’s a long time without tenants.'17 Apr 05:22 AM
Te Puke TimesTe Puke Utd open their account for 2024Two wins and two losses for Te Puke's four teams.17 Apr 02:47 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesŌmokoroa Community Board resignation sparks byelectionA byelection was needed as it was more than 12 months before the next local body election.17 Apr 01:03 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesTauranga resident grows rare red kūmara flowerThe special moment is almost as magical as spotting a unicorn.17 Apr 12:05 AM
Bay of Plenty Times16 people rescued from island wildlife sanctuary after waka crews swampedThree waka ama crews became stranded on the island.16 Apr 10:31 PM
Te Puke TimesWestern Bay Council, Kāinga Ora slammed for lack of consultationCouncil says no parties adversely affected by the development.16 Apr 08:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Absolutely horrendous': Locals petition council over road concernsA mobile speed camera recorded 90km/h in a 50km/h area.16 Apr 07:42 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesThree huge sculptures installed in TaurangaWorks are part of an upgrade of Cameron Rd.16 Apr 07:26 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesOutrage as 'friendly' pig chased by dogs in park as owners look onA Welcome resident says a wild boar released into Johnson Reserve was harrassed by two dog16 Apr 05:03 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesPig loose in Tauranga parkWelcome Bay resident John Lee says this 'friendly' pig, who he filmed munching on acorns in Johnson Reserve, was harassed by dogs last week.Watch16 Apr 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Loving father': Tributes for man who died after running into sea while fleeing policePolice say the man died after running 'into the sea in an effort to avoid arrest'.16 Apr 08:26 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesNZME snares 22 Voyager Media Award nominationsGlitzy prizegiving event to be held at Shed 10 on Auckland’s Viaduct on May 24.16 Apr 06:27 AM
Bay of Plenty Times24 hours lost in the bushA kayaking trip on the Kaituna River near Rotorua went wrong for one paddler.16 Apr 04:15 AM
Te Puke TimesTe Puke Fire ReportCalls during the past fortnight include assisting in the rescue of a horse.16 Apr 04:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhen you can catch the last cruise ships of the seasonMore than 100 cruise ships have visited Tauranga between mid-October and mid-April.16 Apr 01:38 AM
Katikati AdvertiserJiu-jitsu fighter offers self-defence courseThe course will involve strikes, headlocks and ground positions.16 Apr 12:11 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesGreen light for lower peak-hour school speed limitsIt is likely the new speed limits will come into effect within the next two years.16 Apr 12:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesHonouring NZers in warAnzac Day commemorations throughout the district on April 25.15 Apr 10:30 PM
Te Puke TimesTe Puke's Jorja Mouat to represent NZ at flag football world champsNon-contact sports were not the plan until a broken leg changed the course of her life.15 Apr 06:00 PM
Katikati AdvertiserBusy week for police in KatikatiAll the week's police news from Sergeant Steve Hindmarsh.15 Apr 06:00 PM
Katikati AdvertiserSwimmers take on 50km challenge at Dave Hume PoolMarks 50 years of the pool.15 Apr 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty Times'Tragic': The 'iconic' sector farmers fear becoming a 'cottage industry'Farmers say harvesting wool costs twice what they are paid for the product.15 Apr 05:03 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesThe woes of woolBrent Mountford, Federated Farmers Bay of Plenty provincial president, says the state of the wool industry is "the pits". Video / Alex CairnsWatch15 Apr 05:00 PM
Te Puke TimesTough start to Baywide rugby season for Te Puke SportsPirates turn their attention to Marist St Michael's15 Apr 04:00 AM