Regional kapa haka about to start for Te Matatini
Regional trials for Te Matatini about to start.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromBay of Plenty Times
Harley Shrimpton case: Alleged kidnapper now faces murder charge
The accused has been granted interim name suppression.
Spectacular sight as luxury ship docks off BoP coast
Hopefully, it's just the beginning for boutique cruise liners to come to Whakatāne.
Amateur Mount golfer gets a shot at Open Championship-linked invitational
The nine-hole final will feature 42 players from 22 countries.
Opinion: What to do when you see a shark
'Bronzies are one thing but great whites are quite a different kettle of fish'.
Disgraced teacher case: School fails to release documents it should have - Ombudsman
The school says it spent $45,000 on legal costs responding to the requests.
‘I can finally be free’ - why an overstayer has decided to return home
It has been 13 years since Vijender saw his family in India.
Pukehina Surf Rescue’s new digs taking shape
Fundraising is still a focus of the surf lifesaving club.
Metal detectorists save the day after husband loses wife's ring
'It was like trying to find a needle in the haystack ... I thought I had lost it forever.'
'Emergency': How getting strep throat led to three open-heart surgeries
'I wouldn’t want anyone to go through it'.
Author highlights men’s mental health
Bloody Inspirational Tips and Stories is about men talking about their lives.
'Hit a bump': Former National Party leader in hospital after e-scooter accident
Bridges said he had broken his wrist and badly grazed his face.
Tauranga students worried about university chances after NCEA results error
He has already been told he might have to add extra time to his degree due to the error.
Māori wards, flooding and fluoridation: Big year for Local Democracy Reporting
Reporter Alisha Evans looks at the highs and lows for the district in 2023.
Vandals destroy prized elephant outside Thames restaurant
Vandals smashed the intricate elephant sculpture into pieces.
'Substantial' Auckland interest in sale of $200m Tauranga towers apartments
'We haven’t seen anything of this scale before in our city.'
Watch: 'Lock your door' - prowler filmed peering in mum’s kitchen window
Horror movie phone call: 'Just lock your door and call the police. Act casual.'
'Go f*** yourself': Mayor's salty email reply
Fiery language was in response to increased aggression directed at council staff.
Red Knights riding for animal charity RRR
It is the local chapter's first charity ride.
Motorcyclist dies in BoP crash
Road closed after collision with a car was reported about 11am.
The Black Seeds bloom at avocado fest
'Happy vibes all around' at the Katikati Avocado Food and Wine Festival.
Coast Care’s message for beachgoers about sand dunes
Coast Care has been operating since 1994.
Teachers at top school 'welcome' to use ChatGPT in student reports
Achievement, learning behaviours and attendance data are used to generate comments.
Best Beach 2024: NZ’s top 50 finalists revealed. How to vote for the winners
The search for New Zealand's best beach returns - and we need your help.
Te Puke open Williams Cup campaign with win
Stephen Crossan tops scores with 53 and Iman Nahal take three wickets for 14 runs.
Letters to the editor: Don't force te reo on me
OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
TEL toll road eastbound lanes to close Saturday for race
The alternative route for motorists during this time is via Te Puke Highway.
Missing boat of man who fell overboard, spent day floating in ocean, found 170km away
Will Fransen, 61, fell off the boat and spent 24 hours floating alone on January 2.
Severe thunderstorm warning for Far North, tropical deluge hits North Island
MetService said the downpours in Auckland should ease later this evening.
Annual Sikh Parade in Tauranga
The annual Sikh Sangat Tauranga Parade on Sunday celebrates the birth of 10th Master Guru Gobind Singh JI and showcases Sikh culture.
'Such a joyful event': Annual Sikh parade draws crowds in Tauranga
"It’s cool people are happy to embrace our culture."
Watch: Frantic mum-to-be protects swimmers as shark stalks holiday hotspot
'You know when someone pregnant runs the distance of a beach it’s time to get out.'
Western Bay inspires a sense of optimism for the new year
OPINION: The Govt has done well in repealing restrictive policy, Scott Simpson writes.
Baaj Sports retain Don Warner Challenge Trophy
Four centuries mark restart of cricket comp