Bay of Plenty Times'Round and round': One letter sent six times but never receivedRobyn Bronlund-Stads sends mail to the same address monthly. She knows it's correct.30 Jan 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesSaying goodbye to the last mayor of Te PukeFamily and friends remember a man passionate about his community. 30 Jan 04:01 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMajor retailer reviews helium warnings after mum’s party deathThe Warehouse plans to review helium warnings but won't impose age restrictions.30 Jan 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Left for dead': 12yo finds badly injured mobster dad in shed after hammer attackThe Mongrel Mob member's skull was shattered 'into minute pieces'.30 Jan 06:20 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Bland' school lunches arrive up to three hours late, just before home-timePrincipals had to buy food to tide students over or pull them out of class to eat late.30 Jan 03:32 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesState Highway 2 fireFire near State Highway 2 at Apata in the Bay of Plenty.Watch30 Jan 12:52 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesScrub fire along railway tracks near SH2 containedThe fire is 'growing quickly' according to witnesses.30 Jan 12:23 AM
Bay of Plenty Times‘And we’re back': Carrington hints at bid for LA 2028Dame Lisa Carrington’s time in the Olympic arena could yet continue. 29 Jan 09:08 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Massive revitalisation’: The new builds changing the face of TaurangaTauranga's city centre is seeing a massive revitalisation for private and public projects.29 Jan 04:03 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesKiri Allan slams ‘despicable’ Government actions on Treaty bill'Te Tiriti is not about race, Te Tiriti is about how each of us find a home here.'29 Jan 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMedical imaging now more accessible in Bay of PlentyA new medical imaging clinic is now open in Tauranga.29 Jan 03:34 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesZespri receives $24.1m payout for mice-damaged kiwifruit shipmentZespri CEO Jason Te Brake said the settlement was a positive outcome for the industry.29 Jan 03:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesThe 38 roads where speed limits will be increasedThe changes will take effect by July 1.29 Jan 12:51 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesCambridge Rd to open days ahead of scheduleSheet piling works for the Tauriko Enabling Works project are ahead of schedule.29 Jan 12:51 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Not sustainable': Tauranga worker would earn extra $30k for same job in Hamilton'We do the same job as the Te Whatu Ora labs, but we’re paid significantly less.'28 Jan 09:08 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesOne dead in BoP crashPolice were called to the single-vehicle crash about 1am.28 Jan 06:07 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'This is going to kill someone': Midwife's fear after maternity service 'downgrading'Higher-risk births were sent to a hospital more than an hour away after specialists quit.28 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessDug down, walls now rising for $400m Mount Maunganui retirement villageA giant sandpile sits at the centre of the site where perimeter walls have been built.28 Jan 01:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWatch: Teen repeatedly punches live octopus in ‘disgusting’ beach attackOthers can be heard yelling 'Punch him!' and 'Get him!' while filming the incident.27 Jan 08:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesAllegations optometrist still practising despite being struck off register, ordered to pay $25kThe Tauranga man has been deregistered and censured for professional misconduct.27 Jan 07:53 PM
Bay of Plenty Times‘Nauseating’ worm farm granted consent to expandThe smelly farm has been given the green light.27 Jan 06:56 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Can't do without us': Community rallies to save support hubThe Te Puke Food Hub will keep its doors open for now but still needs extra funding.27 Jan 06:44 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'More than mining': student showcases Waihi's history aside from gold'A lot of students my age take this place for granted and can’t wait to move away.'27 Jan 06:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesSummer Concert Tour shines through storms in CoromandelCold Chisel, Icehouse, Bic Runga, and Everclear played in Whitianga on the weekend.27 Jan 12:52 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesA new twist to Shakespeare’s tragic romanceRomeo and Juliet: Tragic story retold in 1930s era in Te Puna. 26 Jan 10:36 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesA time-honoured feature of rural lifeThe Te Puke A&P Show will have something for everyone next month.26 Jan 06:41 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesAuckland Anniversary Day: Should the Bay of Plenty ditch it for its own day?Why does most of the North Island celebrate Auckland Anniversary Day?26 Jan 04:06 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerOpinion: Why NZ's interest rates may stay below US levelsThe Federal Reserve is likely to keep rates unchanged next week.26 Jan 03:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Miracle': Child abuse prevention programme expands after funding boostThe Wright Family Foundation will fund Tautoko Mai for the next three years.25 Jan 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times‘She was gone instantly’: Birthday balloon tragedy prompts warning from family'Just don’t do it' - family's helium warning after mum of two's death at daughter's party.25 Jan 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times‘Unwavering commitment and compassion’: Four decades of hot meals and warm smilesMeals on Wheels volunteer Pam Smith clocks up 40 years.25 Jan 03:54 AM
Bay of Plenty Times‘Unexpected, tragic’: Warning as young mum dies at daughter’s first birthday from inhaling balloon heliumCoroner says there is a 'mistaken belief' about the dangers of helium inhalation.25 Jan 01:32 AM
Bay of Plenty Times‘Selfish motivation’: Director’s passion for Tauranga’s museum journey'I want to be part of building something completely new for a city that’s never had one.'24 Jan 11:10 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesShootings, fires, and more: Alarming rise in cruel acts against protected birdsNineteen incidents were recorded nationwide in the past three months.24 Jan 04:00 PM
