Bay of Plenty TimesTe Puke on lookout for new town crier as Michael Jones steps downMichael saw a need for a town crier to bring some order to the float parade.13 Dec 10:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesSchool’s waiata and haka part of Te Reo KoriThe winning group performed at the school's junior prizegiving.13 Dec 09:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesPlunket foodbank referrals up 13pc increase, now it's giving back'This is what community is all about.'13 Dec 09:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesNew $122m aquatic centre with three hydroslides for TaurangaMemorial Park will undergo a $128m upgrade including a new aquatic centre.13 Dec 08:47 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Massive implications': Council under fire over 'inaccurate' slope hazard mapsScott Adams says in his view: 'There is a question to be asked around competency here'.13 Dec 05:39 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesPort of Tauranga gets partial green light from Environment Court for expansion projectStage 1 involves constructing 285 metres of additional berth.13 Dec 04:54 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesBargain hunter alert: 25 neighbours combine for monster garage sale trailThe Tauranga neighbours have something for everyone and 'loads of bargains'.13 Dec 01:53 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesTe Puke archives secured by Family Heritage GroupForty years of the town's scrapbooks have now been scanned and saved.13 Dec 01:00 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Who's the a**hole?': Threatening note left over car parkingThe business card criticised their parking and carried a threat.12 Dec 10:14 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTe Puna's 'heart and soul': Former councillor remembered'She left the community in a better place than she found it.'12 Dec 10:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesGemma Reid completes third TryathlonNine-year-old adds to her medal collection.12 Dec 10:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesChristmas Appeal: Foodbank worker's passion for making a difference“We try to give our clients as much choice as we can.”12 Dec 09:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesKiwicoast Lions’ health night raises money for Rural Support TrustFashion show creates laughter amid serious message12 Dec 07:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Absolutely amazing': She was born with a brain injury. Her latest achievements made her mum cryGreer is 'functionally blind' and will probably need to use a wheelchair or walking aids.12 Dec 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'I overcame it': The three life tips that helped grieving son beat his depressionBrendon Johnston says he now wakes up every day feeling 'excited'.12 Dec 06:07 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhakatāne homicide: Man who died after 'gang-related' disorder namedA 'gang-related disorder' occurred in the lead-up to the death, police say.12 Dec 03:36 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesBupa Te Puke Country Lodge gains chair thanks to MovemberThe auction didn't meet its reserve, so the local PPTA stepped in.12 Dec 03:00 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'We continue to celebrate te reo': Willis defends policy for Māori-speaking public servants"It is one of New Zealand’s official languages ... We will continue to support that."12 Dec 02:41 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesPolice appeal for sightings of two missing peoplePolice are asking for help to solve two separate missing people cases.12 Dec 01:39 AM
Bay of Plenty Times28m high: Scientists model NZ’s risk from tsunami-making quakesNew analysis points to rare but extreme potential for huge tsunamis hitting NZ's coasts.12 Dec 01:33 AM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesLetters: Adding fluoride too costlyOPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.12 Dec 01:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesIs pensioner area unsafe for vehicles?Letter writer asks is area safe for parking11 Dec 11:20 PM
OpinionScott Simpson: Looking forward to getting stuck inOPINION: It’s been an exciting few weeks in politics.11 Dec 11:06 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesLocal hero receives fitting awardAngela Wallace is a finalist in the national Local Hero Awards.11 Dec 10:51 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTrampoline star on a high after fishing and golf eventTrampoline star catches 13.5kg kingfish and has eight handicap golf swing.11 Dec 09:18 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTe reo being 'ripped away': Iwi trust files Waitangi Tribunal claim against Govt'A dismissal of the reo is essentially a dismissal of the whole idea of Māori itself.'11 Dec 09:17 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesThey see me rolling: The scooter club giving back to the communityThe Greenwood Retirement Village group challenges other villages to collect as well.11 Dec 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'Bring it on' says market to possible big Port of Tauranga shares sale by councilBay of Plenty council's big stake makes port shares harder to buy.11 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWhy New Zealand's crackdown on vaping needs to go furtherOPINION: By next week, disposable vapes need to have nicotine limits and safety features.11 Dec 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'It was a close call' - Why it took 50 years to build Ruapehu's lahar warning systemThat's despite a series of eruptions in 1995 and 1996 highlighting the mountain's risk11 Dec 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTeen's 'amateurish' fake money scheme used home printer to make $10s, $20s, $50sA Rotorua teenager has avoided prison after he forged banknotes and distributed them wide11 Dec 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesGang-related disorder before man's death in Whakatāne leads to homicide investigationPolice said there was a gang-related disorder incident before the man died.11 Dec 08:03 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesTauranga needs 5000 more homes, but 'critical' development still years awayTolley 'frustrated' as long timelines continue for project that could house 15,550.11 Dec 06:15 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Old, bad habit': Man helped give stranger CPR, then stole his bank cardsThe defendant has appeared in the Tauranga District Court on dishonesty charges.11 Dec 05:40 AM
