Bay of Plenty TimesLocal election guide: What you need to know ahead of voting dayNominations for council seats open July 4 and close August 1 at midday.23 Jun 10:06 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Intolerable': Delays for quake-prone fire station rebuild sparks union ire'We have been very patient, but our patience is at an end,' says firefighter.23 Jun 06:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTransport operators outraged over condition of SH2 bridgeMore than 2000 vehicles use the bridge daily, including nearly 1000 trucks.23 Jun 03:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesRotorua, Taupō riders hit the podiums in ItalyA 17yo has claimed third place in the junior women's downhill final in Italy.23 Jun 02:00 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'We must stand up': Kawerau residents oppose water service mergerThe ratepayers oppose water services merger with Rotorua, Whakatāne, Ōpōtiki councils.22 Jun 09:08 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesPM open to scrapping regional councils amid RMA reform The PM says he's looking into council rates caps as well.22 Jun 08:46 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesRevealed: The first four housing projects backed by $100m fund It will enable 65 homes in Tauranga South, Pāpāmoa, Greerton and Bethlehem.22 Jun 06:46 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPhil GiffordPhil Gifford: How Crusaders' resilience toppled the Chiefs in epic finalOPINION: Rivez Reihana was man of the match, scoring crucial penalties in the final.22 Jun 06:05 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerOpinion: Why stagflation fears are back on the radarANZ survey shows over 50% of NZ firms plan to raise prices.22 Jun 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesDeparting Chiefs coach McMillian content despite Super Rugby heartbreakIn five seasons under Clayton McMillan, the Chiefs lost four finals.22 Jun 06:00 AM
Bay of Plenty Times37 players split Lotto Second Division win – where the tickets were soldThe locations have been revealed.22 Jun 05:06 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesSH2 bridge to close for repairs for six days during school holidaysPekatahi Bridge will close daily from 8.30am to 4.30pm, starting June 30.22 Jun 01:21 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesEmergency services respond to serious crash on SH2Motorists should avoid SH2 East between Stanley Rd and Fraser Rd.22 Jun 12:24 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesSH2 reopens following serious crash near Pukehina SH2 is blocked following a vehicle crash near Ōtamarākau.21 Jun 10:57 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'He was trying to kill me': Bus driver punched, choked as passengers lash outAnd a 14-year-old boy punched a driver after he missed a turn near Tauranga Boys' College.21 Jun 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesPossums, pigs, rats: Pest hunt raises funds for school playgroundThe gala attracted about 700 people and featured games and environmental talks.21 Jun 04:05 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesGraeme Dingle leader steps back after 25 years, will still lead Project KHe founded Kiwi Can in Ōpōtiki and Tauranga, reaching over 3700 youth weekly.21 Jun 02:00 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Max capacity': Good news for growing school squeezing classes into libraryMaungatapu School in Tauranga will receive three new classrooms for its growing roll. 20 Jun 09:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMy father was a community hero - he also sexually abused meTwo sisters fight to expose their honoured father for sexually abusing them as children.20 Jun 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTauranga couple's 'amazing journey' to parenthood Anna Keogh and her husband Kyle were told they'd never conceive their own children.20 Jun 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesHannah Cross embraces creativity for Miss Universe NZ finaleShe repurposes op-shop gowns to highlight her creative skills and sustainable fashion.20 Jun 03:00 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Stars in the sky': Matariki ceremony cherishes those passedThe ceremony included calling out names of loved ones and touching a pounamu.20 Jun 01:45 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhy a journalist roleplayed a rescue victim with Bay of Plenty’s Civil Defence teamThe team will hold an open recruitment night on June 26.20 Jun 12:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhy a 'cute' pet is now included in a pest management planHint: They are more likely to degrade waterways than mutate into a crime-fighting team.19 Jun 10:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMore oval balls for Bay Oval? Sold-out Super Rugby game sparks calls for repeat'It’s an expensive asset, and it should be well-used.'19 Jun 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionElliott SmithElliott Smith: McMillan's record adds pressure to Chiefs' big gameOPINION: Clayton McMillan faces a potential fourth final loss in five years tomorrow.19 Jun 06:01 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Matariki and honours - a match made in the heavens?OPINION: Honours at Matariki needn’t take anything away from its purpose and mana.19 Jun 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesThirty-one players win $12k each in Lotto's Second Division drawThe $25 million Powerball prize was not struck and will now roll over to $30 million.19 Jun 07:57 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWinter fire warning for seniors after Waihī deathPeople aged 60-plus accounted for 55% of all house fire deaths over the past 5 years.19 Jun 06:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesMeth, ammunition, homemade taser seized in dawn police raidArmed Offenders Squad and drug detector dogs executed two search warrants on Wednesday.19 Jun 04:30 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesLeague player's preventable death prompts coroner's warning of 'run it straight' trendTere Livingstone died in 2023 after receiving two head knocks while playing league. 18 Jun 11:35 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesThe Bay of Plenty town with second highest pokie spend95% of residents live in decile eight to 10 deprivation areas.18 Jun 11:15 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesBid to reopen bar closed for months divides communityThe aspiring new owners say they have 30 years' experience in hospitality.18 Jun 09:33 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGregor PaulOpinion: How Crusaders and Chiefs unearthed great talent from other regionsBoth clubs blend local talent with key recruits for long-term success.18 Jun 06:01 PM
