Bay of Plenty Times'Acing this world': Waihī mum 'blown away' by autistic son's success'We would never have dreamed in our wildest dreams that he’d be where he is now.'27 Nov 05:01 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesHow does your school rate? NCEA, UE results at every college - rankedOur interactive graph lets you check where your school sits in 2024 education data 27 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Caution needed moving forward with regional reformsOPINION: Mayors would gain extra responsibilities through new Combined Territories Boards.27 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWhat's missing from the Govt’s regional council plans - OpinionOPINION: No commitment has been made to cap rates or guarantee lower household bills.27 Nov 03:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Doesn't look too bad': Trailer that killed young mum had bad rust, seized brakes The 19-year-old trailer owner had also re-registered the old trailer as brand new.27 Nov 06:21 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesMore than 800 health workers to strike in BOPThe industrial action follows failed mediation after talks with Health NZ stalled.27 Nov 04:22 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhakatāne leaders call for community voice in local government overhaulReform plans could scrap regional councils in the biggest shake-up since 1989.27 Nov 03:15 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhite tūī sightings traced to thriving conservation effortVolunteers have trapped more than 3000 possums since the conservation drive began.27 Nov 02:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesRāhui in place after man dies on Mount beachThe man was pulled from the water unconscious around 6.10pm on Wednesday.27 Nov 01:26 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesMoonride to make long-awaited Rotorua comebackThe event returns after a five-year break with 6-hour and 12-hour race options.27 Nov 01:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesCocaine worth $11.5m seized at Port of TaurangaOfficers found 33kg of cocaine hidden among legitimate cargo bound for Tauranga.27 Nov 12:17 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesSH29 closures rescheduled due to poor weatherAbseilers will remove loose rock and vegetation from the Ruahihi Bluffs.27 Nov 12:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesMayors embrace ‘common-sense' regional shake-upThey have embraced a proposal to replace regional councils with mayor-led boards.26 Nov 11:43 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesPopular waterfall walking track closed through summer for safety upgradesThe Department of Conservation issues warning after people ignore closure signs.26 Nov 10:35 PM
Bay of Plenty Times$30,000 raised after Tauranga father's death'This sudden loss has left his family devastated.'26 Nov 09:50 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty Times'No fuss' farewells: One in five funerals have no service or ceremonyNo goodbye can leave people with 'unresolved emotions' or 'disenfranchised grief'.26 Nov 06:37 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesNo water restrictions for Tauranga this summerIt’s the first summer in three years without water restrictions in place.26 Nov 06:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWas it you? Winning tickets sold in Rotorua and KatikatiPowerball rolls over to Saturday night with an $8m jackpot up for grabs.26 Nov 05:51 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Only heard amazing things': Aussie great joins Black Clash lineup in shock signingThe 44-year-old represented Australia over 300 times across three formats.26 Nov 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'It got me': Diver surfaced coughing and struggling to breathe before drowningAaron Matthews' friend was on the shore fishing but couldn't save the 43-year-old.26 Nov 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMan dies at Mount Maunganui beachA man has died after being pulled from the water.26 Nov 07:24 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesHot waters ahead: North Island seas hit 'unusual' early-summer highsThe Hauraki Gulf has hit 20C, with warmth stretching towards Australia.26 Nov 05:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesUnity in diversity: DharmaFest 2025 celebrates shared spiritual heritageThe youth-led festival drew visitors from across New Zealand and Sydney.26 Nov 02:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesJurisdiction tangle: Councils debate who should clear river carcassNZTA plans to use a barge this week to clear the debris from bridge piers.26 Nov 01:00 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'I think I’m the big winner': Kawerau woman on scoring huge Lotto jackpotTo steady her nerves, she went to have coffee with her mum and told her.25 Nov 09:36 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesSH33 cleared after morning crash near Okere FallsThe crash happened near Okere Bridge around 8.40am, police said.25 Nov 09:14 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesSurf lifesaving’s elite return to home surf arenaTeams from 11 nations will battle in three ocean Tests at Mount Maunganui.25 Nov 09:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Heartbreaking': Major summer festival cancels 2026 date The 'economic climate' is being blamed for the move.25 Nov 06:49 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'What are you doing living in my house?': Restaurant power couple selling their dream homeThey fell in love with the waterfront home long before they stepped inside.25 Nov 07:20 AM
Bay of Plenty Times‘I felt extremely exposed’: Physio removed his top while massaging woman, saying he was hotLance Easton had already asked the woman to remove her own top and didn't provide a towel.25 Nov 06:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesFlights cancelled as Whakaari ash cloud disrupts Bay travelSixteen Air New Zealand flights were cancelled as ash drifted over Tauranga.25 Nov 05:18 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Most significant changes since 1989': Govt plan would scrap regional councillors in sweeping overhaulMayors would take over regional roles under the new proposal.25 Nov 04:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesMedical drone trial to link Ōmokoroa and Matakana Island this weekThe trial stems from University of Auckland research with Matakana Island whānau.25 Nov 03:16 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Frenzied': Gang member stomped on inmate in pack attack while on remand for murderThe 39-year-old delivered five kicks or stomps to the victim's head in Rimutaka Prison.25 Nov 01:00 AM
