Bay of Plenty Times'Keep a grab bag close': Bay braces for heavy rainOrange warning for east of Ōpōtiki, watch for rest of region over Friday and weekend.12 Feb 05:35 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesEx-judge appointed to head Mount Maunganui landslide reviewMayor picks Paul Davison to lead council's external probe into landslide that killed six.12 Feb 02:58 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Honest, kind and always there': Family remembers devoted dad after river searchDavid Roe went missing on January 23 while boating home in the Waioweka Gorge.11 Feb 11:20 PM
Bay of Plenty Times‘Hugely significant for us’: Govt funding win for Aims Games in TaurangaLast year the games brought 23,425 visitors and nearly $9.8m in tourism spend.11 Feb 11:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesGovt confirms it will launch inquiry into fatal Mount Maunganui and Pāpāmoa landslidesThere are concerns the council's review could be compromised. 11 Feb 10:07 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Not what anyone wants to read whānau': Fresh warnings for storm-hit parts of North IslandThe 15-hour tropical rainmaker kicks off tomorrow and continues into Saturday.11 Feb 09:59 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesGeotech experts continue to assess Mauao landslide riskThere are now 40 landslips on Mauao, including 29 on the base track.11 Feb 07:46 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'It feels like winter has started early': Mount businesses fight for survivalQuiet streets, big bills: How Mount businesses are coping after Mauao slip. 11 Feb 06:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesThe 'mystery' of adoptee's birth family after being born in prisonDaniela Brown was adopted from a Romanian orphanage at age 3 and grew up in Auckland.11 Feb 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesNot looking for love: How music brought two rest home residents to the altarGeorge Sanderson stunned friends by proposing at a Friday Forum gathering.11 Feb 05:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhakatāne rates rise stays at 9.4% as council opts to plug deficit over cutsSix of 11 councillors favour putting $1m into debt reduction and $700,000 aside.11 Feb 03:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesSevere thunderstorm watch: Heavy downpours for Bay of Plenty, RotoruaForecasters say intense rain could trigger surface flooding, slips and road chaos.11 Feb 02:21 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesSafety restrictions eased on four homes after slipHomeowners must fund fresh geotechnical reports with their insurers.11 Feb 01:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWatch: Drone footage captures widespread slips on MauaoA 30m maritime exclusion zone and permanent fencing now ring the maunga.10 Feb 11:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesHigh-profile former mayor takes key role in Tauranga’s council governanceThe committee oversees council finances, governance and key risk controls.10 Feb 10:26 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesMalachi's murder: Inside the custody battle that left him with killer caregiverA relative made "persistent and valiant efforts" to try and make sure Malachi was safe. 10 Feb 09:55 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Monstrous': Judge jails child sex offender for 18 yearsBarry Ramsay, 68, abused a boy and girl under 12 over a nearly three-year period.10 Feb 08:24 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Grossly inadequate': Coroner's findings after 'unspeakable cruelty' to murdered 5yoMalachi Subezc was 5 years old when he was killed by his carer Michaela Barriball.10 Feb 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times‘Age is not a limit’: 40 years of family and finish lines at iconic multisport eventVeteran racer Margaret Dalziel has competed at Blue Lake since 1986. 10 Feb 04:36 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesBody found in search for missing Bay of Plenty fatherPolice recovered the body from the Waioweka River about 9am today.10 Feb 03:16 AM
Sport'He’ll be giving it his all': Ruthe to push for Commonwealth Games spotSam Ruthe's dad has revealed his son's intention is to race in Glasgow.10 Feb 02:01 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesMount surfing star dominates longboard festivalThe 17-year-old beat three older veterans to clinch both Men’s and Juniors.10 Feb 01:08 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'We know how eager people are': Crews fast-track Pāpāmoa Hills accessThe regional council is working with mana whenua to guide the park's recovery.09 Feb 09:23 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesBOP rider dominates Burt Munro with new track recordBay of Plenty rider Mitch Rees, 33, swept two key Burt Munro Challenge titles.09 Feb 09:19 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Emotional' two weeks: Mum's drug funding hope for 4yo sonThe 4-year-old has cystic fibrosis and has been hospitalised several times.09 Feb 05:21 PM
Sport'No brainer': All Blacks duo recommits to New Zealand Rugby until 2028Simon Parker and Leroy Carter both made their All Blacks test debuts in 2025.09 Feb 05:07 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Sam Ruthe's star rises 50 years after Walker's win OPINION: Sir John Walker's 1976 victory was the last Olympic track gold won by a Kiwi.09 Feb 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Be mindful': Community urged to respect ongoing grief as rāhui lifts after Mauao tragedyMain Beach and the Mauao end of Pilot Bay are now open to the public. 09 Feb 04:14 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'We are proud': Lifeguards record highest number of single-day rescuesOne person had to be taken to hospital.09 Feb 02:57 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesSchool to close for funeral of Mount Maunganui landslide hero after Education Ministry U-turn The school was initially not able to shut for staffer without making up an extra day.09 Feb 01:07 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesOrca encounter: Inside the 1609km ocean swim to protect the oceanSwim4TheOcean calls on the New Zealand Government to end bottom trawling on all seamounts.09 Feb 12:28 AM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesSmall Business: Frozen yoghurt your way with Mount Maunganui’s YomiMichael Sparrow talks to Tom Raynel about his yoghurt bar start-up Yomi.08 Feb 11:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesRegional council to weigh in on local government reformsBay council is reviewing the Govt's proposal and calling for careful, inclusive reforms.08 Feb 08:55 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesZero alcohol for all: BoP instructors welcome shake-up to licence systemLearner drivers under 25 must spend 12 months on a learner licence from 2027.08 Feb 05:00 PM
