Bay of Plenty TimesMajor Tauranga CBD construction site opens for one day eventVisitors can step inside the under-construction civic precinct site on Sunday.24 Sep 12:01 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesThat sinking feeling: Luxury 18m launch goes down a second timeIt sank off Coromandel while under tow from Tauranga to Whangārei.23 Sep 09:28 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMost council hopefuls back strong Māori role in resource protection - survey'The role of mana whenua and decision making came through really strongly.'23 Sep 09:19 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Horrid scene': Birds die in 'localised poisoning' at Pāpāmoa parkAn upset witness suspects bird feed found at the scene had been poisoned.23 Sep 06:47 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhy a 19-year-old Aucklander wants to be Western Bay's mayorDanielle Borell-Faa’soo says she would move back to Western Bay if elected.23 Sep 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesHeavy rain and storms set to batter northern North IslandThunderstorms and localised downpours are expected across Northland this morning.23 Sep 05:00 PM
Opinion'Everything changed': From preparing for the Olympics to learning to walk againJason Eade said he was 'lucky to be alive' after a motorbike accident in 1991.23 Sep 06:00 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Scary experience': Victim shaken after Pāpāmoa attackThe assault happened about 4.40pm as the woman walked along Maranui St, Pāpāmoa .23 Sep 04:43 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesMetService Severe Weather Warning: 23-24th September 2025MetService Severe Weather Warning: 23-24th September 2025. Video / MetServiceWatch23 Sep 01:03 AM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesMan accused of child sex offences tried to 'destroy' laptop, court told The 67-year-old is facing 24 charges, 17 of which relate to two children.23 Sep 12:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesHeavy rain watch issued for Bay of PlentyTwo separate weather fronts are driving widespread rain across the North Island.22 Sep 11:23 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesRoadworks ahead: Five key sites on SH29 set for major upgrades until 2026The first 1.5km rebuild near Valley View Rd begins this Sunday.22 Sep 08:44 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesArmed police lock down rural road Local says armed officers sealed Barrett Rd from about 5am to 7.15am.22 Sep 08:43 PM
Bay of Plenty Times‘Perfect spot’: Community backs $2.5m playground proposalConstruction is set to begin in early 2027.22 Sep 07:58 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesHow the 1995 Ruapehu eruptions reshaped NZ's disaster responseThe eruption sent a huge ash plume 12km into the sky above Ruapehu.22 Sep 07:40 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMurray-Benge aims to scrap regional council if elected mayorHer goals also include cutting SmartGrowth and Priority One to curb council costs.22 Sep 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Weather rollercoaster': Heavy rain warnings in place for multiple regionsNorthland, Auckland and Bay of Plenty face downpours through to Wednesday.22 Sep 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesRare upside-down stamp sells for $260,000The rare Lake Taupō stamp first cost just four pence when issued in 1903.21 Sep 10:49 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesWhy Lone Star Tauranga's former franchisee went underLiquidation report reveals firm's $700k debt, as restaurant's new owners make fresh start.21 Sep 08:53 PM
SportWilde unstoppable: Fourth straight T100 triumph after comeback from crashThe 28-year-old eased home in Valencia more than two minutes ahead.21 Sep 08:40 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesYoung athlete given 3% chance survives sepsis fightDoctors gave Taylor Harris just a 3% chance of survival at Waikato Hospital.21 Sep 08:34 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesA new cycleway and a kiwifruit traffic solution on Dally's agenda if electedGrant Dally wants a Te Puke to Tauranga cycleway if funding can be secured.21 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerOpinion: The asset outperforming everything else in 2025OPINION: It’s doubled in value these past 3 years and even outpaced the mighty S&P 500.21 Sep 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWill Phil Spencer bring the buyers? Millions up for grabs as Coromandel gets star treatment House price records could fall as wealthy families line up for the best spot by the beach.21 Sep 01:40 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Bring people together': Adoptee meet-up event coming to Tauranga It comes after successful adoptee meet-ups in Auckland and Hamilton this year.20 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesFormer city councillor's gold-trading business collapsesLiquidators say unsecured creditors are owed more than $300,000.19 Sep 06:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Absolutely nuts': Hailstorm hits ahead of school holiday 'atmospheric river' Hail blanketed streets in Bethlehem, Tauranga, leaving lawns icy for hours.19 Sep 06:00 AM
Bay of Plenty Times20-minute free parking approved for Tauranga city centre and fringe zonesMayor Mahé Drysdale says the move aims to support struggling city retailers.19 Sep 01:52 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesBody on beach: Police confirm death not suspiciousThe body was found on a beach in the Western Bay of Plenty on Wednesday.19 Sep 01:26 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesRadio host signs off after decades on airHe returned home in 1998 after working at stations across the country.19 Sep 12:00 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Golden visa': Kiwifruit woos wealthy foreigners with new fundWealthy investors must commit at least $4.8m to secure a pathway to residency. 18 Sep 11:39 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesLong-serving Tauranga principal remembered as 'great leader'Tributes flow after the death of Graham Young, who led Tauranga Boys' for 23 years.18 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Dog attacks a growing problemOPINION: It's easy to empathise with owners. Few expect their pets will harm others.18 Sep 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Bottom line': Regional deal must benefit Western Bay, says mayorDenyer backs a Katikati bypass, a project locals have sought for more than 100 years.18 Sep 05:00 PM
