Bay of Plenty TimesMan missing after jumping into water and swimming away while fleeing policeThe man refused to engage with police and swam away.25 Dec 07:41 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMixed Christmas sales for Bay retailers amid cost-conscious shoppersBay of Plenty retailers report mixed Christmas spending figures, but some remain upbeat.25 Dec 07:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times‘Heart-wrenching’: Kiwi recalls aid efforts after catastrophic tsunamiTauranga's Greg Brownless remembers the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami tragedy.25 Dec 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesLifejackets, speeding, no-go zones: What water patrols are looking out forThe Bay of Plenty maritime team will be checking for rule compliance.25 Dec 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTauranga libraries log million-plus book loans in 2024, but which was the favourite? NZ biographies outmuscle Prince Harry; digital memberships available during library closure.25 Dec 02:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times‘Extremely honoured’: Rotorua teacher makes history with excellence awardBryony Edwards has been recognised for her teaching efforts picking up a major NEiTA award24 Dec 11:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTwo dead in separate Christmas road toll crashesThe deaths are the first in this year's Christmas road toll period.24 Dec 06:26 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesRainy Christmas forecast for Bay of Plenty and beyondMetService forecasts warm, wet Christmas for Bay of Plenty, rain easing by Dec 27.24 Dec 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesChristmas dinner for all at St Peters in the CityA set menu of cold meats, roasted veges and desserts will be served by volunteers.23 Dec 09:13 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Good for business': Cafe owner hails street's return to two-way trafficBusinesses say sales have dropped since the road was made one-way.23 Dec 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesPitmaster's tip for perfect Christmas turkey: 'Brine for juicy results'Jefferies and family will enjoy a leg of lamb with summer sides.22 Dec 09:03 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesPolice warn of ‘zero tolerance’ for speeding as Tauranga’s road toll fallsPolice reveal the identity of Tauranga pedestrian fatality injured in Pyes Pa crash.22 Dec 04:02 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesRevealed: The items Bay people are trying to sneak into courtA disregard for authority could be why those attending court are thumbing their noses.21 Dec 11:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times13 Lotto winners each take home $22,652 in Second Division drawBay of Plenty MyLotto players win $22,652 in Second Division.21 Dec 09:32 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'A sanctuary for so many children': Dancing school closes after decades of teaching'The contribution they’ve made to ballet in this country ... has been immense.'21 Dec 06:03 PM
Bay of Plenty Times‘It's magical’: Kiwi teacher working as Santa's elf in Lapland villageExperiencing phenomena like the Northern Lights makes up for long work hours, Kiwi says.21 Dec 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesResidents welcome renewed green recreation spaceThe newly upgraded Waitaha Reserve has been officially opened in Welcome Bay, Tauranga.21 Dec 05:22 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Most enormous thank you': Appeal raises record-breaking tally for foodbankTwo big business donations capped off the six-week fundraising drive.20 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesGang members arrested after alleged 200kg meth heist at Port of TaurangaTwo men allegedly broke into shipping container and pulled out five suitcases of drugs.20 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSamantha MotionEditorial: Christmas donations show community spirit still shining throughOPINION: In trying financial times, people still find the capacity to give.20 Dec 03:45 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesDeath of Spark the kiwi prompts call to slow down for 'precious taonga''Kiwi move quite quickly and have absolutely no road sense,' trust says.20 Dec 03:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesNZTA closes passing lanes to help holiday traffic flowThe Transport Agency says traffic moves more 'steadily' with fewer lanes.20 Dec 05:53 AM
Bay of Plenty Times‘Absolutely gutted’: Juicy Fest cancelled amid licensing woes'Juicy Fest has faced tough opposition from authorities and NZ Police'.20 Dec 02:46 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesRainbow connection: Should new crossing have had official opening?A pride advocate is upset an opening hasn't been held for Tauranga's new rainbow crossing.20 Dec 01:31 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesCoromandel murder-accused’s pigs to be moved to WellingtonAn animal welfare group is coming to collect around 40 of the 'pet pigs'.19 Dec 11:18 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesChristmas submarine that never returnedRobyn Molloy is trying to find the Shorey family in England.19 Dec 10:05 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesHeavy rain warning issued for BoP, outlook for Christmas DayAn orange heavy rain warning is in force for the Bay of Plenty for Saturday.19 Dec 09:31 PM
PropertyAnimal lover's house sells for $695,000 - and all the money goes to the dogsProceeds of the sale will be used to train seven pups as service dogs.19 Dec 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Like coming home': Summer holidaymakers set to pack out campgrounds'We are preparing for the busiest summer we have seen.'19 Dec 04:02 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTwo flown to hospital after water rescue off Coromandel coastTwo helicopters were sent to the incident near Ōnemana Beach.19 Dec 07:18 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesIconic Christmas display's final year before auction for charityThe popular display will be auctioned as a Mount Surf Club fundraiser.19 Dec 05:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWatch: Five injured in two-car crash in Bay of PlentyAt least two rescue choppers scrambled to the scene near Waioeka.19 Dec 04:37 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'With love from New Zealand': Kiwi K.A.R.E's life-saving mission in UkraineKiwi K.A.R.E was set up by former Tauranga mayor Tenby Powell.19 Dec 04:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWomen charged over violent death of 8yo Rickah’Shae namedThe boy died in November following an alleged assault.19 Dec 02:34 AM