PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesShelling out: $52m Govt-backed mussel venture posts deeper losses and faces going concern flagTroubled Opotiki mussel farm which received $52m in public funding sees losses grow.21 Dec 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Callous and cruel': Daughter attacked as she tried to protect mum from violent dadHawaiki Dean Little had earlier repeatedly hit his dog with a large shovel.21 Dec 04:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesBefore you take your dog to the kennel this summer, read thisVets warn summer kennel stays heighten risk of canine cough outbreaks.20 Dec 10:49 PM
Bay of Plenty Times‘The future is bright’: Tauranga teens honoured with King’s BadgeThe four teenagers' King’s Badges were presented at Government House on December 6. 20 Dec 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'We don’t want a gold-plated jetty': Council won't budge on priceŌpōtiki received Better Off funding that could trim the loan by $100,000.19 Dec 11:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Extraordinarily generous': Port of Tauranga gives $20k lifeline to foodbankIn a single day the service aided 61 families, double last year's average daily number. 19 Dec 09:09 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMotorcyclist dies after crash on state highwayPolice are investigating the accident in the eastern Bay of Plenty.19 Dec 07:52 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Terrifying': Trail cyclist, 69, attacked by dogs twice in four weeks'It just squeezed through the fence and came at me before I could do anything.'19 Dec 05:06 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesDementia care: The village where residents 'go about their normal life'It has been singled out as an alternative care model New Zealand should consider more of.19 Dec 05:02 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Tauranga Paedophile Catchers': Teens lured innocent gay men, assaulted and filmed themThe group's actions have been described by a judge as a hate crime.19 Dec 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesNew Zealand’s busiest airport days and tips for flying this summerSydney, Melbourne and Brisbane remain the most popular overseas destinations.19 Dec 03:41 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesPort of Tauranga orders first hybrid tugboatThe new rotortug will cut diesel use and greenhouse gas emissions.19 Dec 03:00 AM
Bay of Plenty Times‘Uniquely generous city’: Big community donations push foodbank appealTauranga Community Foodbank has supported 23,618 people so far this year. 19 Dec 02:25 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesHoliday traffic: Plan for delays and road changesDrivers face likely delays on SH2 and SH29, with pressure at key gateways.19 Dec 02:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesCops crack down on drinking in alcohol-free areasPolice will increase checkpoints and patrols in Tauranga on New Year’s Eve.19 Dec 12:00 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'You have to adapt': How a family-run bar survived 21 years of changeThe Cornerstone Bar first opened in 2004 on Tauranga’s The Strand and is celebrating.18 Dec 11:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesHide and seek: Alleged shoplifter accused of $13k spree found hiding in wardrobeShe was tracked down by her vehicle, then found hiding in a Rotorua wardrobe.18 Dec 10:42 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesFree off-street Tauranga CBD parking for two weeksParking data shows off-street demand drops by over 60% in late December.18 Dec 09:51 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Long overdue': Olympic swimmer backs hometown's plan for its first 50m poolThe council will put more than $5m into expanding a school pool to Olympic length.18 Dec 08:16 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesBOP stopbank and basin aim to shield townshipThe Duke St stopbank is designed to handle a one-in-100-year flood.18 Dec 08:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesSerious crash near Rotorua leaves eight injured, two flown to hospitalThe road was closed for a period but has since reopened. 18 Dec 06:24 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesLatham, Conway centuries put Black Caps firmly in control against West Indies The openers notched 323 runs on day one of the third test to settle NZ in the box seat. 18 Dec 05:47 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Forever missed': 50yo mum loses battle with bowel cancerThough her time was shorter than she hoped, she was grateful for every day she had.18 Dec 05:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWaihī Mine fast-track approvalOceanagold is welcoming the Government's announcement that is has approved the Waihī North mining project, extending gold and silver extraction in the Waihi area until 2043.Watch18 Dec 04:03 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'The first prize we’ve got is working together': Iwi sign historic aquaculture dealThe deal unlocks 5000ha of new aquaculture space worth $35m for iwi.18 Dec 04:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesFrom pantry staples to festive treats: EVES delivers ‘tonnes’ to local foodbank30% of the groceries the foodbank gives out come from public donations.18 Dec 02:07 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Pretty positive': MetService tips warm, dry Christmas for Bay of PlentyForecasters say Christmas showers from the northwest are possible but unlikely.18 Dec 12:27 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesFlames and smoke pour from car on SH29The burning vehicle had stopped at the side of the road near the Kaimai Summit.17 Dec 11:25 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesBoP road closed for several months after slipThe closure cuts off a route used by about 35 vehicles and many cyclists daily.17 Dec 10:36 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesNaval officer returns home after Antarctic voyageHMNZS Aotearoa was shadowed by seven PLA Navy warships during sanctions patrols.17 Dec 10:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesLower rates, fewer services: Tauranga seeks sacrifices to meet rates capThe cap would limit annual council rates rises to a maximum of 4%.17 Dec 09:58 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'One large diesel spill': Firefighters cordon Pāpāmoa petrol stationA specialist hazardous materials unit from Greerton is also responding.17 Dec 07:17 PM
Bay of Plenty Times‘More than a job’: Why one woman chose purpose over pay at Tauranga Community FoodbankMeet the woman keeping Tauranga’s foodbank running at Christmas.17 Dec 06:04 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesLawVu hits $400m valuation, buys European firm ClauseBase to boost its AI pushA Bay of Plenty start-up signs up some big-name global customers.17 Dec 04:00 PM