Bay of Plenty TimesPolice investigating alleged cordon breaches want help to identify three peopleThe alleged breaches were on Wednesday, February 11 and Sunday, February 15.18 Feb 12:46 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesRed hat assault: Four charged after youth attacked in WhakatāneAll four men face aggravated robbery charges in the Whakatāne court.18 Feb 12:43 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesTime Warp again: Riff Raff statue back where Rocky Horror story beganA global audience tuned in to the live cam as Hamilton celebrated the statue's return.17 Feb 11:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesHomicide investigation launched after man’s body found in Tauranga parkA Monday post-mortem led police to treat the death as a homicide.17 Feb 10:17 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMan charged after alleged early-morning Mount landslide cordon breachMāori Wardens helped police locate the man at the unstable landslide site.17 Feb 07:52 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesPolice chief Tim Anderson on Mount landslide grief, leadership and his new jobWith 32 years in the police, he is known for plain speaking and empathy.17 Feb 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMount Maunganui man named after fatal Waikato crashThe crash happened near Matamata and is still under investigation.17 Feb 03:25 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesFrom head-on crash to world stage: How Kaimai beekeepers built a honey legacyThe Mitchells now run 1000 family-managed hives across Kaimai and Taranaki.17 Feb 03:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesFaulty cylinder blamed for Mount Maunganui house fireA faulty hot water cylinder caused extensive fire damage to a Mount Maunganui home.17 Feb 02:33 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesFrom kayak chat to Coast to Coast: Couple’s race-day love storyThe couple first matched on a dating app while debating the best race kayak.17 Feb 01:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesRuns in the family: The youngest Ruthe’s challenge to brother SamAt just 14, Daisy Ruthe won the NZ under-20 women’s 3000m in 9:46.56. 17 Feb 12:04 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesNew slip risk halts Waioweka Gorge convoys for at least 25 hoursA safety inspection on February 18 will decide when convoys can resume.17 Feb 12:03 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesPower back after outage hits 741 properties in Mount MaunganuiThe outage cut power to 741 Powerco customers from 11.25am.16 Feb 10:57 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesEggs, Putin and Commonwealth ambition: The daily routine powering teen sensation Sam RutheSam Ruthe's opened up on his diet, routine and habits.16 Feb 10:01 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty Times'Big milestone': $100m retirement village expansion nears completionMore than 100 apartments and care suites will open in March.16 Feb 08:10 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesRed hat attack: Police probe gang-related assault in BoP CBDSenior Sergeant Cam Mackinnon says the assault shows a need for more CBD patrols.16 Feb 08:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWaka ama crew swamped by wake going over Whakatāne barThe crew lost an $800 steering blade and a $2000 Garmin GPS watch in the swamping.16 Feb 04:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesCar ploughs into bakery window in TaurangaThe crash happened at the busy Gate Pā shopping centre in Tauranga.16 Feb 02:58 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesJunior lifesavers take over Pāpāmoa for Oceans ’26The four-day festival shifts from Mount Maunganui for the first time in 25 years.16 Feb 01:58 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesRoads around Mauao reopen after slip site deemed stableEngineers found no movement at the main Mauao slip or nearby slopes.15 Feb 10:45 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesPeople escape Mount Maunganui fire as home badly damagedCrews from Mount Maunganui, Tauranga Central and Greerton battled the blaze.15 Feb 07:43 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesInside Waikato University's 'ambitious plans' to grow Tauranga campusPlans include property buys, 300 new student beds, more staff and more programmes.15 Feb 07:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTeen driver killed in crash while fleeing security guards during illegal hunting tripCoroner Ian Telford: 'Jacob’s death was preventable.'15 Feb 05:23 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerEarnings clues: Where to look for real signs the economy is turning the cornerFreightways, Port of Tauranga and Summerset offer clues on broader demand.15 Feb 03:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesFallen trees, power outages, travel disruption: Kiwis brace as overnight storm worsensPeople are strongly urged to take this seriously and prepare now.15 Feb 10:27 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesTerns cling to unlikely home under busy Tauranga bridgeThe rebuilt nesting platform has boosted bird numbers after past storm damage.15 Feb 01:00 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'I felt utterly destroyed': Woman's life changed after being strangled by jealous ex'My world was very small for a long time after the incident and I couldn’t function.'14 Feb 11:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Joy and grief': Local MP opens up on his wedding held after Mount Maunganui tragedyThe MP had to abandon wedding planning to support his community amid the tragedy.14 Feb 08:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesThe Taupō cop who has responded to some of the worst disasters in NZ & around the globe'I am there to do a good job for those grieving families.'14 Feb 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesAndy Belcher: Photographer who said ‘Yes’ to lifeObituary for The Weekend Sun on photographer Andrew Edward Belcher13 Feb 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty Times'Painful recovery': Mount businesses call for urgent financial helpTwo owners call for more council and government support.13 Feb 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'They have never done it': Top doctor fears no action on child abuse after Malachi Subecz's deathPaediatrician Patrick Kelly says past governments have never delivered on training.13 Feb 04:41 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhakatāne urupa dispute: Trustees have their say in courtThe court must now decide whether to overturn or rethink the dig approval.13 Feb 03:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesLeaving 'happy place': Residents tearful as council evacuates camp over landslide risk'It's absolutely devastating. Financially, just a massive, massive blow, I tell you.'13 Feb 02:29 AM
