Bay of Plenty TimesResidents fight to save trees from solar farm powerline planWhakatāne District Council backs calls to shift the lines to the east side.10 Dec 12:57 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesLogs removed from Whakatāne bridgeSome of the debris included large trees and a dead horse washed downstream.09 Dec 11:20 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesRāhui placed along Mount Maunganui coast to protect kaimoanaPāua numbers in the area have dropped by more than 50%.09 Dec 05:30 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesDignity on the job: New partnerships bringing period care to worksitesUrban Homes apprentice Sydney Gill says the change saves time and normalises talk. 09 Dec 05:05 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMPI confirms no hornet nest found in Bay of PlentyOfficials urge people to send photos to MPI rather than removing nests themselves.09 Dec 02:28 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesLarge police presence on SH2 Western Bay of PlentyWitnesses report at least a dozen officers on SH2 between Katikati and Whakamarama.09 Dec 02:04 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesCowling extends his unbeaten start at BayparkThe 25-lap final delivered Cowling his fifth South Pacific Super Saloon crown.09 Dec 02:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesMauao Motukauri track temporarily closed The closure lets crews safely remove scaffolding and fencing from the site.09 Dec 12:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesRunning star's record-breaking spikes top most-viewed auctions of 2025A Queenstown escape for St John and retro Coca-Cola cans also cracked the top 10.08 Dec 10:56 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesBOP duo dominate superbike series openerThe series now moves to Manfeild this weekend before Whanganui’s Boxing Day finale.08 Dec 10:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Epic week' of giving: Big donors lift Tauranga foodbank drive to $122kThis year the Tauranga Community Foodbank has supported 23,618 people. 08 Dec 09:08 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Gutting': Jumps on kids' DIY bike track bulldozed after safety fearsDevastated residents challenge Tauranga council over sudden Pillans Rd Bike Track closure.08 Dec 07:59 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesSweltering summer temperatures continue for NZ with more heat alerts possibleTemperatures are forecast to remain in the low 20s to high 30s during the next few days.08 Dec 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesBee-killing hornet alert: Growers urged to check hives and report nestsYellow-legged hornets prey on honeybees, putting pollination at risk.08 Dec 04:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesCocaine worth nearly $16m seized from container at Port of TaurangaSome of the 1kg bricks were branded with a hamster wearing a crown. 08 Dec 03:26 AM
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
