Bay of Plenty TimesArmed police lock down rural road Local says armed officers sealed Barrett Rd from about 5am to 7.15am.22 Sep 08:43 PM
Bay of Plenty Times‘Perfect spot’: Community backs $2.5m playground proposalConstruction is set to begin in early 2027.22 Sep 07:58 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesHow the 1995 Ruapehu eruptions reshaped NZ's disaster responseThe eruption sent a huge ash plume 12km into the sky above Ruapehu.22 Sep 07:40 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMurray-Benge aims to scrap regional council if elected mayorHer goals also include cutting SmartGrowth and Priority One to curb council costs.22 Sep 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Weather rollercoaster': Heavy rain warnings in place for multiple regionsNorthland, Auckland and Bay of Plenty face downpours through to Wednesday.22 Sep 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesRare upside-down stamp sells for $260,000The rare Lake Taupō stamp first cost just four pence when issued in 1903.21 Sep 10:49 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesWhy Lone Star Tauranga's former franchisee went underLiquidation report reveals firm's $700k debt, as restaurant's new owners make fresh start.21 Sep 08:53 PM
SportWilde unstoppable: Fourth straight T100 triumph after comeback from crashThe 28-year-old eased home in Valencia more than two minutes ahead.21 Sep 08:40 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesYoung athlete given 3% chance survives sepsis fightDoctors gave Taylor Harris just a 3% chance of survival at Waikato Hospital.21 Sep 08:34 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesA new cycleway and a kiwifruit traffic solution on Dally's agenda if electedGrant Dally wants a Te Puke to Tauranga cycleway if funding can be secured.21 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerOpinion: The asset outperforming everything else in 2025OPINION: It’s doubled in value these past 3 years and even outpaced the mighty S&P 500.21 Sep 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWill Phil Spencer bring the buyers? Millions up for grabs as Coromandel gets star treatment House price records could fall as wealthy families line up for the best spot by the beach.21 Sep 01:40 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Bring people together': Adoptee meet-up event coming to Tauranga It comes after successful adoptee meet-ups in Auckland and Hamilton this year.20 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesFormer city councillor's gold-trading business collapsesLiquidators say unsecured creditors are owed more than $300,000.19 Sep 06:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Absolutely nuts': Hailstorm hits ahead of school holiday 'atmospheric river' Hail blanketed streets in Bethlehem, Tauranga, leaving lawns icy for hours.19 Sep 06:00 AM
Bay of Plenty Times20-minute free parking approved for Tauranga city centre and fringe zonesMayor Mahé Drysdale says the move aims to support struggling city retailers.19 Sep 01:52 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesBody on beach: Police confirm death not suspiciousThe body was found on a beach in the Western Bay of Plenty on Wednesday.19 Sep 01:26 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesRadio host signs off after decades on airHe returned home in 1998 after working at stations across the country.19 Sep 12:00 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Golden visa': Kiwifruit woos wealthy foreigners with new fundWealthy investors must commit at least $4.8m to secure a pathway to residency. 18 Sep 11:39 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesLong-serving Tauranga principal remembered as 'great leader'Tributes flow after the death of Graham Young, who led Tauranga Boys' for 23 years.18 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Dog attacks a growing problemOPINION: It's easy to empathise with owners. Few expect their pets will harm others.18 Sep 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Bottom line': Regional deal must benefit Western Bay, says mayorDenyer backs a Katikati bypass, a project locals have sought for more than 100 years.18 Sep 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesPolice seek woman missing since TuesdaySimran, 41, was last seen in Whakatāne on Tuesday night.18 Sep 05:27 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesNasa scientists to star in college's science celebrationThree US scientists will join the events at Mount Maunganui College next week.18 Sep 05:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesEntries open for Tauranga Business Awards 2026New categories include Women in Leadership and Supply Chain & Logistics.18 Sep 02:30 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Highly sought-after': Battle of Gate Pā medals part of $2m auctionOne was awarded to E. Drew of the 40th Regiment, who fought in Pukehinahina.17 Sep 09:23 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesPerson seriously hurt in Tauranga crashAvoid the area or be patient, motorists warned.17 Sep 09:19 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesPolice officer stood down, facing seven charges The officer is charged with accessing a police intelligence system unlawfully.17 Sep 07:10 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesReforming council culture the focus for mayoral candidate Suaree BorellShe says council culture must shift to make 'impactful decisions'.17 Sep 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesLonger jail time for man who put gun to injured hostage's head, yelling 'I’ll f****** kill him!'Crown lawyers argued that Jade Raymond Mellow's sentence was 'manifestly inadequate'.17 Sep 07:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesStarving puppy found with bullet in leg, broken hip, 100 fishbones in stomachSPCA boss says Patchy’s life ended before it even began.17 Sep 03:02 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesSnoop Dogg concert axed after NZ promoter loses name suppression over sex crime The show was due to take place this weekend in Auckland. 17 Sep 12:41 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesPolice respond to 'incident' on BoP peninsula - body foundPolice were called to Plummers Point Rd in the Western Bay of Plenty.17 Sep 12:15 AM
LifestyleTop NZ musicians quit Spotify over royalties and CEO’s $1.2b defence tiesGreen MP Tamatha Paul says Kiwi artists get little from Spotify royalties.17 Sep 12:08 AM
