Home / Bay of Plenty TimesSurf lifesavers puzzled by lack of swimmers29 Nov, 2017 07:27 AMSaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditMount Maunganui patrol captain Sam Roy on the slow start to summer.
Bay of Plenty TimesFree iwi-based legal clinic in TaurangaKeegan Jones, senior lawyer and founder of The Free Legal Clinic Project, talks about opening a free iwi-based legal clinic in Tauranga last week. Video / Sandra ConchieWatch21 Nov 11:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesEmergency services at Katikati incidentAn armed police officer can be seen at a cordon in Katikati.Watch21 Nov 12:26 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesFlooding and rockfall in CoromandelFlooding and rockfall on Whangapoua Hill in Coromandel. Video / Mieke KregtingWatch18 Nov 11:30 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWelcome Bay incidentPolice were called to Victory St in Welcome Bay on Saturday night.Watch02 Nov 08:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesHomicide investigation launched following death of man in Te PukePolice are at the scene after a man died after suffering a critical gunshot wound. Video / NZ HeraldWatch26 Oct 02:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesTauranga mega strikeThousands of workers have joined the multi-union mega-strike at Tauranga’s Memorial Park.Watch22 Oct 10:21 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesFirefighters strike for pay, staffingNZPFU secretaries Des Chan and Mike Swanson from Rotorua and Tauranga speak about today's firefighter strikes.Watch17 Oct 12:41 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesArmed police incident in TaurangaArmed police responded to an incident outside Tauranga Police Station today, making one arrest.Watch15 Oct 11:47 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTornado damages properties in Bay of Plenty townProperties were damaged and roofs ripped off in Awakeri, near Whakatāne. Video / PūkāeaWatch05 Oct 06:07 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesMetService Severe Weather Warning: 23-24th September 2025MetService Severe Weather Warning: 23-24th September 2025. Video / MetServiceWatch23 Sep 01:03 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesRetailer opposes one-way traffic idea for Tauranga CBDJulie Hammon, owner of Hammon Diamond Jeweller store, shares her concerns about the council's proposal for Grey St and The Strand. Video / Sandra ConchieWatch12 Sep 06:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMount Maunganui police operationA man with a sword allegedly made threats, leading to a 13-hour standoff. Video / SuppliedWatch03 Sep 08:32 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWatch: Scooter crash in TaurangaEmergency services at the scene of a scooter crash at Chapel Street, Tauranga. Video / SuppliedWatch25 Aug 04:09 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhakatāne house fireHouse fire on Farnsworth Cres in Whakatāne. Video / SuppliedWatch18 Aug 09:08 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesStudents drive rail safety message in new videoThe video features students from seven schools in the Bay of Plenty. Video / Tauranga City CouncilWatch12 Aug 12:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesTauranga girl's rhythm for lifeMaia Roddick is an 8-year-old with a passion for drumming. Video / Belinda RoddickWatch09 Aug 06:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTauranga secures 2028 World Triathlon Championship Final as part of three year partnershipTauranga has secured the 2028 World Triathlon Championship Final as part of three year partnership with World Triathlon. Video / SuppliedWatch05 Aug 10:58 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesAerial flooding footageFootage of flooding in the Eastern Bay of Plenty. Video / Bay of Plenty Helicopters, suppliedWatch30 Jul 07:41 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesStriking nurses protest outside Tauranga HospitalThe rain did not stop an estimated 200 NZNO members picketing outside the hospital. Video / NZ HeraldWatch30 Jul 02:35 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesBOP police operationA large police operation is underway in Maketu, with cordons set up on Maketu Rd.Watch30 Jul 01:49 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesPM Chris Luxon chats about reformsChris Luxon was in Tauranga attending two events and stopped to talk with SunLive's Rosalie Liddle Crawford.Watch25 Jul 05:31 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesGreens' railway announcement in TaurangaJulie Anne Genter talks to media about the Green Party's pitch for rail in Tauranga.Watch24 Jul 04:22 AM
SportSam Ruthe breaks NZ records in LAThe 16-year-old Tauranga runner lowered his own national U17 and U18 1500m records at the Sound Running Sunset Tour in Los Angeles. Video / Athletics NZWatch13 Jul 05:05 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesFarmer's harrowing hours crushed beneath tractorPeter was trapped under a tractor for hours on his Mangakino farm. Video / Philips Search and Rescue TrustWatch04 Jul 02:00 AM
SportWeighlifters named NZ Team flag bearersWeightlifters David Liti and Tui-Alofa Patolo have been named flag bearers for the New Zealand Team at the 2025 Pacific Mini Games.Watch29 Jun 07:08 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMount Maunganui's big summer of cricketBay Oval will host seven internationals this summer season. Video / Tauranga City CouncilWatch25 Jun 06:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesPolice deal blow to Greazy Dogs' meth productionPolice arrested members and seized more than $1.5m in assets in the Western Bay of Plenty. Video / Tom EleyWatch18 Jun 05:02 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesAerial footage of flooded farmland in Bay of PlentyAerial footage shows flooding east of Pāpāmoa on Wednesday. Video / Oceania Helicopters Tauranga LtdWatch11 Jun 09:34 PM
Sport2025 King's Birthday Honours ListCelebrating the Knights and Dames appointed in this year's King's Birthday Honours list. Video / NZ HeraldWatch01 Jun 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesAircraft makes hard landing at Tauranga AirportEmergency services have responded after an aircraft made a hard landing at Tauranga Airport.Watch30 May 01:24 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesBirdies for RemiDad thanks people for helping raise money to help treat his daughter's condition. Video / Jack BouvierWatch28 May 08:52 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMotorcycle enthusiast turns 100Thelma Gough, known as 'Speedy Gonzalez', celebrated her 100th birthday in Tauranga. Video / NZ HeraldWatch28 May 05:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesRoad rage: Driver brandishes knife in TaurangaThe incident was caught on dashcam.Watch22 May 09:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWaipuna Hospice chief executive on its financial 'struggle'Waipuna‘s Hospice chief executive David Bryant says the organisation is at “crisis” point with a funding shortfall of $8.1m this financial year.Watch12 May 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesCyclone Gabrielle inspires ‘social housing underwater’ for crayfishA new initiative to enhance the resilience of marine life to the effects of climate change and human impact has launched this week in Tauranga Harbour. Video / Deep Dive DivisionWatch01 May 05:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesCasey Brady walks with assistance eight years after paralysing back injuryBrady was told in 2017 she wouldn't walk again due to a spinal cord injury. Video / SuppliedWatch18 Apr 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesRochelle Zajko presents her petition to the Transport and Infrastructure CommitteeThe petition asks for the removal of the new barriers that block access to Wright Road, Aongatete Road, Dawson Road and workplaces from State Highway 2. Video / Office of the ClerkWatch07 Apr 08:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesVetpost moves to Tauriko Business EstateThe business has experienced more than a 50% increase in orders since moving. Video / Megan WilsonWatch06 Apr 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesRestoration begins at historic Monmouth RedoubtThe tree removal is to protect underlying archaeological features and maintain the integrity of the redoubt.Watch31 Mar 10:40 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTauranga garage fireA large garage fire in central Tauranga was attended by multiple fire crews.Watch30 Mar 05:49 PM
