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
Bay of Plenty TimesInformation sought after pedestrian hit on Tauranga roadPolice say the incident happened about 10.30am on Cheyne Rd in Pyes Pā.22 Dec 12:47 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesDesperate search as person missing in water off the CoromandelA search operation is underway after two people got into difficulty this morning.21 Dec 11:32 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesYoung hands, big impact: Teen sibling volunteers lift foodbank driveMore than 75 volunteers work each week, rising to about 100 before Christmas. 21 Dec 09:20 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesBystanders praised after alleged rock-throwing incidentPolice said several large rocks were used to smash a family’s car windows.21 Dec 08:31 PM
Bay of Plenty Times‘Very active’: Optimistic Bay retailers brace for a bustling summer seasonRetail NZ says 66% of retailers feel confident heading into summer. 21 Dec 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesIRD failed to report alleged kidnapping of $3m 'money mule' victim to police Police only found out about the alleged victim when the Herald started asking questions. 21 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesShelling out: $52m Govt-backed mussel venture posts deeper losses and faces going concern flagTroubled Opotiki mussel farm which received $52m in public funding sees losses grow.21 Dec 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Callous and cruel': Daughter attacked as she tried to protect mum from violent dadHawaiki Dean Little had earlier repeatedly hit his dog with a large shovel.21 Dec 04:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesBefore you take your dog to the kennel this summer, read thisVets warn summer kennel stays heighten risk of canine cough outbreaks.20 Dec 10:49 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesHomeowner says $91k council prosecution for illegal cabana felt 'targeted'Michael Bryant was initially fined $19.5k for unconsented building work.20 Dec 07:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times‘The future is bright’: Tauranga teens honoured with King’s BadgeThe four teenagers' King’s Badges were presented at Government House on December 6. 20 Dec 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'We don’t want a gold-plated jetty': Council won't budge on priceŌpōtiki received Better Off funding that could trim the loan by $100,000.19 Dec 11:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Extraordinarily generous': Port of Tauranga gives $20k lifeline to foodbankIn a single day the service aided 61 families, double last year's average daily number. 19 Dec 09:09 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMotorcyclist dies after crash on state highwayPolice are investigating the accident in the eastern Bay of Plenty.19 Dec 07:52 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Terrifying': Trail cyclist, 69, attacked by dogs twice in four weeks'It just squeezed through the fence and came at me before I could do anything.'19 Dec 05:06 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesDementia care: The village where residents 'go about their normal life'It has been singled out as an alternative care model New Zealand should consider more of.19 Dec 05:02 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Tauranga Paedophile Catchers': Teens lured innocent gay men, assaulted and filmed themThe group's actions have been described by a judge as a hate crime.19 Dec 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesNew Zealand’s busiest airport days and tips for flying this summerSydney, Melbourne and Brisbane remain the most popular overseas destinations.19 Dec 03:41 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesPort of Tauranga orders first hybrid tugboatThe new rotortug will cut diesel use and greenhouse gas emissions.19 Dec 03:00 AM
Bay of Plenty Times‘Uniquely generous city’: Big community donations push foodbank appealTauranga Community Foodbank has supported 23,618 people so far this year. 19 Dec 02:25 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesHoliday traffic: Plan for delays and road changesDrivers face likely delays on SH2 and SH29, with pressure at key gateways.19 Dec 02:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesCops crack down on drinking in alcohol-free areasPolice will increase checkpoints and patrols in Tauranga on New Year’s Eve.19 Dec 12:00 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'You have to adapt': How a family-run bar survived 21 years of changeThe Cornerstone Bar first opened in 2004 on Tauranga’s The Strand and is celebrating.18 Dec 11:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesHide and seek: Alleged shoplifter accused of $13k spree found hiding in wardrobeShe was tracked down by her vehicle, then found hiding in a Rotorua wardrobe.18 Dec 10:42 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesFree off-street Tauranga CBD parking for two weeksParking data shows off-street demand drops by over 60% in late December.18 Dec 09:51 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Long overdue': Olympic swimmer backs hometown's plan for its first 50m poolThe council will put more than $5m into expanding a school pool to Olympic length.18 Dec 08:16 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesBOP stopbank and basin aim to shield townshipThe Duke St stopbank is designed to handle a one-in-100-year flood.18 Dec 08:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesStruggle with cliffside rescue ‘tip of the iceberg’, firefighter saysThe Fire and Emergency call log records that police blocked a rescue helicopter over cost.18 Dec 07:45 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesSerious crash near Rotorua leaves eight injured, two flown to hospitalThe road was closed for a period but has since reopened. 18 Dec 06:24 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesLatham, Conway centuries put Black Caps firmly in control against West Indies The openers notched 323 runs on day one of the third test to settle NZ in the box seat. 18 Dec 05:47 AM
