Bay of Plenty TimesThe Three Rs: Avoiding the most dangerous thing at the beachChaz Gibbons Campbell urges swimmers to always choose lifeguarded beaches.25 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesNZ's most dangerous roads and places to drive over Christmas holidays revealed'One minute families are planning Christmas dinner, the next, they’re planning a funeral.'25 Dec 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesHeavy rain, thunderstorm risk for Boxing Day shoppers as wild weather lashes both islandsA heavy rain watch is in force from 6pm for Bay of Plenty east of Whakatāne.25 Dec 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesHoliday drivers warned: Police crackdown on speeding, phone use on SH29 and beyondMost road policing and booze bus staff will be on duty during the holiday break.25 Dec 05:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesFast, fearless, hungry: US midget star leads Baypark’s summer clay assaultUSAC Midget champion Cannon McIntosh headlines the Easysteel Midget Car field.25 Dec 04:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesPolice and Eagle helicopter deployed to Coromandel property after Christmas Day threatPerson taken into custody after reports of threatening behaviour.25 Dec 02:44 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWoman freezes as plane clips fence, spins towards homes and ploughs into houseA pilot and passenger were able to get out of the wreck themselves despite being injured.25 Dec 01:17 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesSpike in Eastern beaches rescues as swimmers ignore flags and ripsEastern region lifeguards have already carried out 69 rescues since October 25.24 Dec 11:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'It just came for me': Holidaymaker fights off aggressive shark with paddleWhat appeared to be the same shark was later seen in shallow water near the shore.24 Dec 10:48 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesFrom pierogi to pavlova: How one family mixes Polish and Kiwi Christmas traditionsChristmas Eve is for dumplings and soup, Christmas Day for cricket and beach swims.24 Dec 05:01 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTauranga woman's plea to escape life ‘stuck in a box’A $2000–$5000 EZ Lock Docking System would let Michelle leave the house.24 Dec 04:00 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Expect delays': Five injured in SH25 truck crash as holiday traffic ramps around NZStop-go controls are currently in place near the Waihou (Thames) River bridge. 24 Dec 12:10 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesSunny Christmas on the way for Bay of Plenty, rain set to crash Boxing DayDaytime highs on Christmas Day should sit in the mid-20s across the region.24 Dec 12:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesŌpōtiki death: Police name 45-year-oldThe crash happened on State Highway 35 near Ōpōtiki on December 19.23 Dec 11:31 PM
Bay of Plenty Times‘Very long time coming’: Tauranga fire station rebuild finally moves aheadConstruction of Tauranga’s new fire station is expected to begin around May.23 Dec 11:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesCar hits tree on Tauranga road, serious injuries reportedEmergency services are at the scene, with the road now blocked.23 Dec 09:16 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesAvoiding a Christmas ambulance trip in the BOPAmbulance staff report more violent and threatening behaviour during the holidays.23 Dec 09:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'You are legends': Community donations fill Tauranga foodbank shelvesA six-week Christmas appeal has helped more than 3000 people in Tauranga so far. 23 Dec 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Driven to desperate acts': Inside the justice panel offering real second chancesPolice data shows 294 Western Bay referrals in 2024, up from about 267.23 Dec 05:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesBOP car thefts: Old classics and high-risk modelsHilux and Ranger drivers face some of the highest theft risks nationwide.23 Dec 04:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesHook a feed, not a fine: Free app keeps summer fishers within the rulesIt updates closures, gear restrictions and biotoxin alerts for your trip.23 Dec 02:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhy experts say you should boil before you drinkHoliday tanks and campsite supplies can be contaminated by vermin and droppings.23 Dec 01:04 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhanganui Cemetery Circuit: Can Mitch Rees seal five in a row in finale?Reigning superbike champion Mitch Rees is chasing a fifth straight series title.23 Dec 12:40 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesOn The Up: 'Crazy enough' - Passionate 13-year-old cyclist rides from Cape Reinga to BluffShe’ll spend Christmas on the road with her dad, carrying all their gear themselves. 22 Dec 11:05 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Traffic is moving, but very slowly': Car in water near Turret Rd bridgeThe driver of the vehicle was taken to Tauranga Hospital.22 Dec 09:57 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesBody found on beach in search for missing rock fisher near Thames Local iwi have placed a rāhui on the coastline while the death is investigated.22 Dec 09:24 PM
Bay of Plenty Times‘One spark’: Fireworks ban in Coromandel after scrub blazesTwo recent Coromandel scrub fires have already been linked to fireworks.22 Dec 08:32 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTauranga crash: One in custody after car firePolice tracked the fleeing vehicle via traffic cameras in Tauranga.22 Dec 07:40 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhy you can't find kiwifruit for your Christmas pavlova right nowLoose green kiwifruit are listed as out of stock at major supermarkets.22 Dec 06:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesGuns, tasers, meth, machete and a can of beer: What people tried to take into courtSecurity seized banned items from 125 people in Rotorua and 46 in Tauranga.22 Dec 05:02 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhere to find Christmas sun in NZChristmas Day could reach 30C in Hastings, with Tauranga and Christchurch in mid‑20s.22 Dec 04:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesTeen who killed 2yo stepdaughter wins bid to appeal against sentence in the Supreme CourtJessica Mulford killed Harlee-Rose Niven in 2021. Now, she wants her sentence reduced.22 Dec 04:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesThree injured in two‑vehicle crash on SH29Police say a unit came across the two‑vehicle crash at 2.30pm.22 Dec 02:57 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesPolice scheme turns write-offs into sparesReusing parts from written-off cars saved police more than $1.3m last year.22 Dec 02:00 AM
