Bay of Plenty Times‘Torpedo Twins’ and basketball brothers set for National Summer GamesTwo sets of Tauranga twins will compete in the Special Olympics NZ event in Christchurch.08 Dec 02:02 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWarm week ahead before cooler change on FridayToday's highs reach 26C in Tauranga and 27C in Rotorua, MetService says.08 Dec 12:00 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Dedicated family man': Helen Clark pays tribute to her father after his death at age 103She said he was a devoted father who backed his daughters' ambitions.07 Dec 10:53 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesKaimai Range SH29 shut overnight for five nightsThe closure runs from SH29/24 in Waikato to SH29/Cambridge Rd in Tauranga.07 Dec 10:50 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesCrash reportedly brings SH2 to a haltA crash has been reported in the southbound lane near Sandhurst Dr.07 Dec 10:49 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesPlayoff thriller: BOP clinch interprovincial titleThe title was decided by a dramatic five-hole playoff between the No 5s.07 Dec 10:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesSizzling start to summer as temperatures climb to 34C in North Island, heat alert issuedA heat alert has been issued for Gisborne as temperatures push into the 30s.07 Dec 08:15 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesRoaming dog reports rise 80% in district'Unrestrained animals in our communities are posing a threat to people daily.'07 Dec 08:12 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesClock ticking for Bay growers as 350 water consents near expiryAround 350 consents, including 240 relating to horticulture, will expire on Oct 1, 2026. 07 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerHow to respond: Building portfolios for a lower-return investment worldPrivate equity and private debt are still tipped for returns above 7% a year.07 Dec 03:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Ripped trust to shreds': Man welcomed into family home repeatedly raped 8yo cousinHe would sneak into her room, telling her he was 'scared to sleep alone'.07 Dec 02:00 AM
SportAnother day, another record: Ruthe sets new benchmark in 800mThe 16-year-old set a new NZ Secondary Schools Track and Field Championships 800m record.07 Dec 12:29 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesAthletes step up to lead and inspire at National Summer GamesTauranga athletes take on leadership roles with Special Olympics New Zealand.06 Dec 11:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesBiotoxin shellfish warning issued for BoP coastNZFS has issued a public health warning not to consume shellfish along BoP coastline.06 Dec 09:39 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesCar hits power pole in Te PunaA car has hit a power pole on Te Puna Rd.06 Dec 07:27 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesSuspicious fire tears through Coromandel kiwifruit orchardThe blaze near Pāuanui started just before midnight and spread rapidly.06 Dec 06:15 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesGate Pā community centre build begins on long-awaited neighbourhood hubPlans include multipurpose rooms, a digital hub, kitchen and kaumātua space.06 Dec 05:03 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesCouple quit their multi-million-dollar bach after finding new passionThey decided to sell just months after finishing rebuild on Whangamatā's beachfront.06 Dec 07:11 AM
SportTeenage sensation Sam Ruthe obliterates NZ schoolboy 1500m record The 16 year old has beaten the previous record by eight seconds. It stood since 1989.06 Dec 02:59 AM
OpinionHunter WellsThe legend of Scott Drabble: From Pemberton Park to Kane Williamson scalpDrabble once claimed Kane Williamson’s wicket after the future star made 180.05 Dec 10:12 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Too scared to go to sleep': Diabetic dad snaps spine during 'violent' seizure'I bit through my tongue. I had to get my tongue sewn back on.'05 Dec 07:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesRevealed: Our Heroes of 2025 – the Herald's top picksWe honour the best in news, sport, business and entertainment.05 Dec 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesThree rescues in one weekend for 15-year-old lifeguardJayden Harris, 15, was involved in three big rescues when the seas turned wild.05 Dec 01:15 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesDog owner in tears as she fights five-year ban after mauling of 79-year-old manThe woman is also battling to keep her name permanently suppressed.04 Dec 11:10 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Great injection of talent': $880k boost for Bay innovation sector76 post-graduate students will take up full-time paid internships this summer.04 Dec 10:55 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'It’s like the BMX to cycling': Coastal rowing regatta brings rowing to the next levelCoastal rowing debuts at the 2028 Olympics, lifting interest in the sport.04 Dec 10:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesFestive season guide: Where to find Bay parades, markets and light trailsFrom Tauranga Christmas in the Park to Rotorua's Christmas Day Community Lunch.04 Dec 08:09 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWoman named as fatal BoP crash victimPolice want sightings of a red Honda Accord in Tāneatua between 5.30pm and 6pm.04 Dec 06:59 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesBach in Coromandel's 'affordable' beach town smashes record with $4m sale“We’ve always had a discount for being a bit further away.”04 Dec 04:11 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesBay of Plenty highway closed after two-vehicle crash, three seriously injuredEmergency services were called to the scene about 5.50pm.04 Dec 06:30 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWild storms, 17,000 lightning strikes, then a scorcher on the wayBay of Plenty had about 3800 of more than 17,000 lightning strikes across NZ yesterday.04 Dec 02:32 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Ooh, that person saw us': Video appears to show Te Puke drive-by shootingPolice cordoned off a Te Puke street after reports shots were fired at a house.04 Dec 01:40 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesDetours: Bethlehem drivers face 15–22min delaysCambridge Road's northbound lane will be closed 24/7 from January 3 to early February.04 Dec 12:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesMedical drone trialA medical drone trial has taken place in Bay of Plenty. Video / SuppliedWatch03 Dec 11:00 PM