Bay of Plenty TimesMum’s warning after son’s scare at floating obstacle course in Tauranga'I used all of my strength to push him to the side while trying not to get sucked in.'18 Jan 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Absolutely livid': Mum of drowned teen's call after lifeguards abused"Take care of them ... they save so many people every year."18 Jan 04:03 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Extremely lucky': Four teens swept out to sea rescued by Coastguard volunteersThe group of four teenagers were being carried out to sea by a strong current.18 Jan 07:46 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesSurf lifesaver left in tears after being verbally abused while helping swimmerMan followed surf lifeguard and continued to hurl foul language and verbal abuse.18 Jan 01:27 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesRegional kapa haka about to start for Te MatatiniRegional trials for Te Matatini about to start.18 Jan 01:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesHarley Shrimpton case: Alleged kidnapper now faces murder chargeThe accused has been granted interim name suppression.18 Jan 12:42 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesSpectacular sight as luxury ship docks off BoP coastHopefully, it's just the beginning for boutique cruise liners to come to Whakatāne.18 Jan 12:37 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesAmateur Mount golfer gets a shot at Open Championship-linked invitationalThe nine-hole final will feature 42 players from 22 countries.17 Jan 11:05 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSonya BatesonOpinion: What to do when you see a shark'Bronzies are one thing but great whites are quite a different kettle of fish'.17 Jan 10:45 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesDisgraced teacher case: School fails to release documents it should have - OmbudsmanThe school says it spent $45,000 on legal costs responding to the requests.17 Jan 09:39 PM
Bay of Plenty Times‘I can finally be free’ - why an overstayer has decided to return homeIt has been 13 years since Vijender saw his family in India.17 Jan 07:50 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesPukehina Surf Rescue’s new digs taking shapeFundraising is still a focus of the surf lifesaving club.17 Jan 07:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMetal 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.'17 Jan 05:52 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Emergency': How getting strep throat led to three open-heart surgeries'I wouldn’t want anyone to go through it'.17 Jan 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesAuthor highlights men’s mental healthBloody Inspirational Tips and Stories is about men talking about their lives.17 Jan 03:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Hit a bump': Former National Party leader in hospital after e-scooter accidentBridges said he had broken his wrist and badly grazed his face.17 Jan 06:09 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesTauranga students worried about university chances after NCEA results errorHe has already been told he might have to add extra time to his degree due to the error.17 Jan 06:05 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesMāori wards, flooding and fluoridation: Big year for Local Democracy ReportingReporter Alisha Evans looks at the highs and lows for the district in 2023.17 Jan 01:51 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesVandals destroy prized elephant outside Thames restaurantVandals smashed the intricate elephant sculpture into pieces.17 Jan 01:14 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Substantial' Auckland interest in sale of $200m Tauranga towers apartments'We haven’t seen anything of this scale before in our city.'16 Jan 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWatch: 'Lock your door' - prowler filmed peering in mum’s kitchen windowHorror movie phone call: 'Just lock your door and call the police. Act casual.'16 Jan 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Go f*** yourself': Mayor's salty email replyFiery language was in response to increased aggression directed at council staff.16 Jan 02:40 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesRed Knights riding for animal charity RRRIt is the local chapter's first charity ride.15 Jan 10:48 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMotorcyclist dies in BoP crashRoad closed after collision with a car was reported about 11am.15 Jan 10:43 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesThe Black Seeds bloom at avocado fest'Happy vibes all around' at the Katikati Avocado Food and Wine Festival.15 Jan 09:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesCoast Care’s message for beachgoers about sand dunesCoast Care has been operating since 1994.15 Jan 07:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTeachers at top school 'welcome' to use ChatGPT in student reportsAchievement, learning behaviours and attendance data are used to generate comments.15 Jan 05:04 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesBest Beach 2024: NZ’s top 50 finalists revealed. How to vote for the winnersThe search for New Zealand's best beach returns - and we need your help.15 Jan 04:48 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTe Puke open Williams Cup campaign with winStephen Crossan tops scores with 53 and Iman Nahal take three wickets for 14 runs.15 Jan 07:50 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters to the editor: Don't force te reo on meOPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.15 Jan 03:03 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesTEL toll road eastbound lanes to close Saturday for raceThe alternative route for motorists during this time is via Te Puke Highway.15 Jan 02:40 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesMissing boat of man who fell overboard, spent day floating in ocean, found 170km awayWill Fransen, 61, fell off the boat and spent 24 hours floating alone on January 2.15 Jan 02:26 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesSevere thunderstorm warning for Far North, tropical deluge hits North IslandMetService said the downpours in Auckland should ease later this evening.15 Jan 01:46 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesAnnual Sikh Parade in TaurangaThe annual Sikh Sangat Tauranga Parade on Sunday celebrates the birth of 10th Master Guru Gobind Singh JI and showcases Sikh culture.15 Jan 01:00 AM