Bay of Plenty TimesMajority of watercraft fatalities not wearing lifejackets“That could have been 16 lives potentially saved had they been wearing one.”08 Jan 11:10 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesYoung boy named as fatal motorbike crash victimA second person on the bike remains in Rotorua Hospital in a stable condition.08 Jan 09:40 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'I want to know he’s okay': Sister of man missing three weeks speaks outHis sister said the last contact was Jarrad calling their father on December 18.08 Jan 06:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times‘Jaws would drop’: Iconic bach sells for secret sumBeach town starting to feel the heat.08 Jan 05:58 PM
Bay of Plenty Times‘I gave birth to her and I lost her’: Ambulance delays haunt grieving motherCalls for 100% Government funding of ambulance services amid rising complaints and delays.08 Jan 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWatch: Truck’s 'shocking' overtaking on Kaimāī Range prompts investigations'Pretty bloody scary,' said one comment.08 Jan 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTwenty-two dogs and puppies uplifted from Ōpōtiki propertyIn the latest incident, a woman in her 60s was rushed and surrounded by four dogs.08 Jan 04:44 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesNew Zealand’s only convicted saboteur released from prison but will still be monitoredTaupō man served full prison sentence of three years and one month.08 Jan 02:25 AM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty Times'Rollercoaster year': Entrepreneurs share their highs and lowsNew products and international expansion are on the cards for the two businesses.08 Jan 01:30 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesPolice officer nearly hit by truck after driver ignores road closureOne police officer was forced to jump out of the way.08 Jan 12:37 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesRoad closures: Triathlon event to shut eastbound lanes on toll roadEastbound lanes closed for Tauranga Half Triathlon, best viewing on Marine Parade.08 Jan 12:05 AM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesWhakaari White Island tour company owes $8.5m, liquidators sayJust $53,000 in assets as liquidators work to sell what they can.07 Jan 10:26 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTrack closure on Mauao next weekA popular walking track around Mauao will be closed next week in Tauranga.07 Jan 09:34 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesCBD waterfront's $42m (so far) revamp: What people think'I love everything about it,' one mum says of the $5 million new playground.07 Jan 08:40 PM
Bay of Plenty Times‘Vehicles pretty banged up’: Five people injured in serious Waikato crash, SH1 reopensA witness on the scene moments after the crash said both vehicles were badly damaged. 07 Jan 05:36 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Mate to many': Mother of Coromandel shooting victim thanks friends, family for supportMabbott was shot dead and another man was injured in the Coromandel last month.07 Jan 05:07 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Noose with your name on it': Warrant issued for man who threatened to 'hang' PM'I’ve got a noose with your name on it,' he wrote of Dame Jacinda Ardern during her term.07 Jan 03:49 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesCause of fire that caused traffic chaos investigatedAt the same time, a power outage affected 200 properties in the same area.07 Jan 02:09 AM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesZespri CEO Jason Te Brake talks up the growing opportunities for kiwifruitOutlook for NZ kiwifruit export industry 'incredibly bright'.06 Jan 10:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTrial to reduce road cone use in TaurangaThe council says it could mean completing four jobs an hour instead of one.06 Jan 07:59 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Patterns of behaviour': Schools fight to get more students attending class'It’s addressing the habit of attending ... fronting up in a timely fashion'.06 Jan 05:18 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty Times'I was on $12.50 an hour in NZ': Kiwis on the high salary but long hours of Aussie mine workOne Kiwi worker more than doubled her salary by working in a mine across the ditch.06 Jan 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesScrub fire near Tauranga extinguishedThe fire had caused traffic congestion in the area.06 Jan 05:54 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Really awesome': Internship shapes careers for Tauranga rangatahiInternship gives iwi members an opportunity to gain experience while building depth.06 Jan 03:01 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesThames-Coromandel deputy mayor calls out ‘rich little s***s’ at troublesome holiday hotspotTerry Walker says there is a regular pattern of vandalism at Pāuanui over New Year.06 Jan 01:12 AM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesThe grind of greatness: Behind the scenes with the women's legendary K4The rise of the New Zealand women's programme over the past decade has been remarkable.06 Jan 12:47 AM
Bay of Plenty Times‘Terrifying’: Street terrorised by roaming dogs'I was shaking. I’ve started shaking again now thinking about it', says woman.05 Jan 10:20 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesHealth NZ redundancies: More than $251k paid out in Bay of Plenty, Lakes'We’ve lost people ... all vital to making sure a hospital functions accordingly.'05 Jan 10:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesSerious injuries: Vehicle crashes into building at holiday hotspotTwo helicopters were sent to the scene.05 Jan 09:29 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'This is a true taonga': Piece of centuries-old waka found in stream'Some people would think it is just a piece of wood and let it drift through.'05 Jan 02:02 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesHow a free service fights loneliness with calls from caring strangersThe free service providing companionship and conversation is staffed by volunteers.04 Jan 10:15 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesAbuse survivors' group backs man’s move to reject King’s Service MedalFears survivors of abuse in faith-based institutions will be 'ghosted' in redress system.04 Jan 07:51 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesNZ's Best Beach 2025: Which beaches will take on the reigning champ?The search for New Zealand's best beach returns - vote now!04 Jan 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesSummer disrupted: Why forecasters are picking a ‘cool lean’ for first half of JanuaryTemperatures forecast to reach 'laughable' 14C in capital tomorrow amid southerly pattern.04 Jan 02:58 AM
