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 TimesCost of students starting high school soars - parents stung up to $800 per childFamilies may face costs upwards of $800 per child for uniforms, stationery, technology.24 Jan 04:00 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
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty Times‘Started from nothing’: From cleaning flats to running a holiday home businessThe 'boutique' business manages holiday homes in Mount Maunganui and Pāpāmoa.24 Jan 03:18 AM
Bay of Plenty Times‘Big, loud, sexy, silly’: Dracula’s show returns with added performances'As soon as we looked into Rotorua, it was a clear winner.'24 Jan 03:12 AM
Bay of Plenty Times‘The smoke is massive': Scrub fire 90% suppressedA scrub fire has broken out in Kairua, Tauranga.24 Jan 02:31 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesBlack Ferns star Ruby Tui selling her homeThe house was built for rugby tackles. 23 Jan 11:39 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesPedestrian dies after BoP crashThe crash happened at intersection of SH30 and Thornton Rd.23 Jan 10:57 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'I was dressed up, he was dressed up': Festival friendship spans 15 yearsThe reggae fans have attended every One Love festival together – until this year.23 Jan 10:55 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesVietnamese plan big party for their new yearTauranga's Vietnamese community celebrates Lunar New Year for the first time together.23 Jan 08:56 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesGovt hints at ‘major’ mining announcement next weekChristopher Luxon acknowledged sensitivity but emphasised the need for growth.23 Jan 07:12 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Unprovoked assault': Man found critically injured on SH2A person was found on the road in a critical condition.23 Jan 06:22 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Fly fishing royalty': 'Legendary’ Tauranga angler farewelledRichard George Marquand, better known as Dick, died from a heart attack on January 2.23 Jan 04:02 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'I decided to do it for me': Why council boss quitHe says being in chief executive roles for 10 years “takes its toll”.23 Jan 05:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesPedestrian seriously injured in SH30 crashA rescue helicopter was sent to the scene.23 Jan 04:30 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWatch: ‘It won’t be everyone’s cup of tea’: Luxon defends intention to boost miningThe Prime Minister laid into a 'culture of saying no'.23 Jan 01:28 AM
Bay of Plenty Times‘Heartbreaking’: Recently graduated enrolled nurses unable to find jobsNearly 200 graduated last year, but only 68 have found jobs.22 Jan 08:28 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesSeeka joins court action against oil company OlivadoOne of the country’s biggest agribusinesses wants to see Olivado liquidated.22 Jan 07:10 AM
