Bay of Plenty TimesMajor detours ahead: Five-night closure of SH29 over Kaimai RangeIt will be closed nightly from 8pm to 3.30am for maintenance and work on Ruahihi Bluffs.19 Feb 09:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesBaypark Speedway back at full throttle with Bay Piston Cup showpieceThe Bay Piston Cup carries a distinctive trophy and a $5000 winner's prize.19 Feb 08:47 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTauranga homicide: Memorials held for the 'big guardian of downtown'Police have opened a homicide investigation into the death of rough sleeper Dax Holland.19 Feb 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesSinkhole warning after suspected wastewater leak on Coromandel Peninsula’s eastern coastlineTreated wastewater is believed to have entered a wetland and nearby stream.19 Feb 04:35 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Like Russian Roulette': Residents plead for fixes to deadly SH2 bendOne October smash injured six people and sparked the safety campaign.19 Feb 04:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesEarthquakes to potholes: New hazard-reporting tool created for KiwisThe site was created to work alongside official channels, like councils and police. 19 Feb 03:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesNew-look Ōropi Grove: What riders can expect as mountain bike park reopensAbout 10,000 tonnes of trees were felled to protect underground water pipes.19 Feb 02:59 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesLandslide and treefall: Campground reopens after evacuationAll 107 guests were evacuated on Saturday while engineers checked the Ōhiwa slope.19 Feb 12:41 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesPerson temporarily trapped between two vehicles in TaurangaEmergency services were called just after 11.30am near Wharf and Spring Sts.19 Feb 12:18 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesKiwi teens turn plastic buckets into 'hype' viral music actThe Tauranga quintet drum exclusively on bright orange buckets from Mitre 10.19 Feb 12:12 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Bringing the heat to The Mount': BX-9 fight night lands at BayparkBX‑9 Vol. 3 also raises funds for local rugby clubs through Battle of the Clubs.19 Feb 12:04 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesTauranga homeless community in 'shock' after death of one of their ownDax Holland's death is being investigated as a homicide, police have confirmed.18 Feb 11:18 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesRegional Council election spending revealedStuart Crosby got in, but others who spent thousands failed to win.18 Feb 11:08 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesEngineers identify 42 slips on Mauao walking tracksTwelve of the slips are classed as severe, needing complex, long‑term work.18 Feb 09:21 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Full circle': No housing for Parau Farms as city reverts to sports field plan 'We can do housing better elsewhere,' Tauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale says.18 Feb 08:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesBeloved Ōhope coastal track faces permanent closure under new council planStaff say permanent closure is the lowest cost and lowest risk option.18 Feb 03:33 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesDamning review finds 24 children killed by carers since murder of Malachi SubeczChildren are still no safer now than when Malachi was killed in 2021, the review found.18 Feb 03:20 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesPolice investigating alleged cordon breaches want help to identify three peopleThe alleged breaches were on Wednesday, February 11 and Sunday, February 15.18 Feb 12:46 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesRed hat assault: Four charged after youth attacked in WhakatāneAll four men face aggravated robbery charges in the Whakatāne court.18 Feb 12:43 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesTime Warp again: Riff Raff statue back where Rocky Horror story beganA global audience tuned in to the live cam as Hamilton celebrated the statue's return.17 Feb 11:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesHomicide investigation launched after man’s body found in Tauranga parkA Monday post-mortem led police to treat the death as a homicide.17 Feb 10:17 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMan charged after alleged early-morning Mount landslide cordon breachMāori Wardens helped police locate the man at the unstable landslide site.17 Feb 07:52 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesPolice chief Tim Anderson on Mount landslide grief, leadership and his new jobWith 32 years in the police, he is known for plain speaking and empathy.17 Feb 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMount Maunganui man named after fatal Waikato crashThe crash happened near Matamata and is still under investigation.17 Feb 03:25 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesFrom head-on crash to world stage: How Kaimai beekeepers built a honey legacyThe Mitchells now run 1000 family-managed hives across Kaimai and Taranaki.17 Feb 03:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesFaulty cylinder blamed for Mount Maunganui house fireA faulty hot water cylinder caused extensive fire damage to a Mount Maunganui home.17 Feb 02:33 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesFrom kayak chat to Coast to Coast: Couple’s race-day love storyThe couple first matched on a dating app while debating the best race kayak.17 Feb 01:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesRuns in the family: The youngest Ruthe’s challenge to brother SamAt just 14, Daisy Ruthe won the NZ under-20 women’s 3000m in 9:46.56. 17 Feb 12:04 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesNew slip risk halts Waioweka Gorge convoys for at least 25 hoursA safety inspection on February 18 will decide when convoys can resume.17 Feb 12:03 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesPower back after outage hits 741 properties in Mount MaunganuiThe outage cut power to 741 Powerco customers from 11.25am.16 Feb 10:57 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesEggs, Putin and Commonwealth ambition: The daily routine powering teen sensation Sam RutheSam Ruthe's opened up on his diet, routine and habits.16 Feb 10:01 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty Times'Big milestone': $100m retirement village expansion nears completionMore than 100 apartments and care suites will open in March.16 Feb 08:10 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesRed hat attack: Police probe gang-related assault in BoP CBDSenior Sergeant Cam Mackinnon says the assault shows a need for more CBD patrols.16 Feb 08:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesKiwi actors star in Heathers the Musical Performers from Auckland and Tauranga land lead roles after tough audition process.16 Feb 04:00 PM
