Bay of Plenty TimesFormer prison guard sentenced for role in cartel-linked cocaine smuggling ringAllison Dos Santos was a prison officer at the time of the offending.27 Apr 11:56 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesEight days of rain: Tropical storm bears down on NZ bringing rain, galesUp to a month's worth of rain could fall across parts of NZ between Sunday and Friday.27 Apr 11:15 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesThe Premium Debate: Aussie brain drain a concern for readersOPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.27 Apr 10:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesSix months in a catamaran: Couple's 'big adventure' sailing around NZ“You felt like you were the only one on the planet," Linda Hay said of her favourite spot.27 Apr 08:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'I was never going to give up': Swimmer, 45, conquers Cook Strait dream"And then all those dolphins turned up. I thought, 'These are here as a bit of a sign'."27 Apr 08:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesBump and bang Baypark finaleHarry Fredrickson Memorial Cup is Baypark's most sought-after stock car prize.27 Apr 07:28 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesStreet racers need a 'safe, controlled' space, says 'petrolhead' ex-mayor, advocatesCommunity leaders support calls for safe venues after illegal street racing gatherings.27 Apr 06:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesVote for Bay of Plenty Pet of the YearVote for Bay of Plenty Pet of the Year.27 Apr 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'It’s disgusting': Teen suffers broken bones after street racer slams into her'It’s indescribable how a mother’s heart has been ripped apart'.27 Apr 06:13 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'You just couldn’t get out': Roundabout 'log jam' as Bayfair flyover opensThere was talk of improvement to local traffic but some motorists are yet to be convinced.27 Apr 05:54 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesMore elderly units planned for KatikatiWestern Bay of Plenty District Council plan to more than double Heron Cres units.27 Apr 05:11 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesSuper Rugby Pacific: McMillan excited to play the Crusaders at homeThe home game clash at FMG Stadium Waikato on Saturday will be a much-awaited battle.27 Apr 02:59 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesLocal Focus: Arataki Boardriders to the rescueCommunity-funded water safety programme teaches families how to respect the ocean.26 Apr 10:56 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJo RaphaelOpinion: Street racing law blows a lot of smoke, but no real consequencesOpinion: It was hoped the threat of car crushing would be a deterrent to illegal racing.26 Apr 10:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesSkydiving in their 90s: 'You haven’t got time to feel scared'Two Tauranga friends jumped out of a plane in an effort to raise money for St John.26 Apr 09:42 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesUnidentifed floating object? Strange item washes up on Mount beach“We don’t know where it’s from and who it belongs to, do you?”26 Apr 09:08 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMerepeka Raukawa-TaitOpinion: Civic leadership isn't about popularity, it's about relationshipsOpinion: Rightly or wrongly, when we vote, we get the people we deserve.26 Apr 08:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesBoP, Waikato Lotto players dominate second division winFifteen players will be ending the month on a high.26 Apr 07:41 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesWhy a 'burnt-out' new teacher who quit after three terms may try again in AustraliaMore than 27,000 teacher practising certificates have expired and not renewed since 2018.26 Apr 06:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesHistoric platform turned catwalkThe annual fundraising fashion show returns to Athenree Homestead.26 Apr 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesNew bridge design marks giant leapOnetai Bridge is about halfway between Paeroa and Kōpū on State Highway 26.26 Apr 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesNed sounds out ceremonial call16-year-old Ned Shaw was picked to play The Last Post at a ceremony in Katikati.26 Apr 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'You ok bro, stop 4 a yarn': Scotty's signs put smiles on facesThe social worker offers free chats about mental health and wellbeing.26 Apr 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesGrowing your own is key to food resilienceGrow On Katikati has received a $10,000 grant towards its operating costs.26 Apr 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesRawiri Waititi: Stomach staple operation saved me and added years to my lifeThe procedure helps to reduce the risks created by hereditary heart conditions.26 Apr 07:25 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesTruckie sacked while isolating during pandemic awarded $8kWorker told by text he would, in effect, be dismissed if he wasn't in on Monday.26 Apr 06:53 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Why Luxon is one of Labour's biggest assetsOPINION: MPs who come from business usually take six years to adjust to politics.26 Apr 05:10 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesCommute times expected to 'improve' as Bayfair flyover opensThe new flyover is expected to open in time for commuter traffic tomorrow morning.26 Apr 04:17 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesFirst-year student makes the gradeTe Koha will compete at the national secondary school champs in December.26 Apr 04:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesFamily2Family Foodbank Appeal back at New World WaihīNew World’s Family2Family Foodbank Appeal is back for 2023.26 Apr 03:18 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesExplained: The science behind today’s big quakesToday's big Hawke’s Bay jolts struck in an area well-known for seismic activity.26 Apr 01:43 AM
Bay of Plenty Times41 quakes in three hours: 'Severe' quakes shake Hawke’s Bay, aftershocks continueA magnitude 5.9 quake has rocked the North Island this morning.26 Apr 01:16 AM
OpinionWhy doesn't NZ shift to coastal shipping and rail for freight?Trucking still accounts for nearly 80 per cent of shipping in New Zealand.25 Apr 11:33 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesArty twist on shed rambleThe Blokes and Sheds ramble is now the Sheds and Studios Ramble.25 Apr 11:20 PM