Bay of Plenty Times$20k triumph: How Taniwha Chasers captivated judges at portrait awardsAn Ōpōtiki local's photograph Taniwha Chasers was chosen from 41 finalists.22 May 01:55 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Surpassed a significant milestone': Zespri hits $5b in kiwifruit salesZespri sold a record 220.9 million trays, up from 164.2 million in 2023-24.21 May 09:53 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesNZ teens ditch smartphones for 'brick' phonesA 2025 survey found 95% of New Zealanders aged 15+ use social media.21 May 09:46 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Incredible mahi': BOP export awards finalists revealedFinalists named in this year’s awards encompass a broad range of businesses.21 May 08:48 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Traffic volumes increasing': Major road upgrade set for TaurikoWork on Taurikura Drive starts May 26, 2025, lasting up to 12 months.21 May 07:22 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty Times'Fragmentation': 140,000-patient GP network to leave regional funders'We think that is the best way to be able to rapidly increase funding for the front line.'21 May 06:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesFormer school teacher and Navy officer take another crack at 100km charity runFriends plan to cover the distance at Piha and Pāpāmoa beaches respectively this week.21 May 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesCrash clears on SH2, traffic still backed upTraffic is backed up on SH2 after a crash at 2.10pm.21 May 04:28 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Rapid rate': US demand grows for Kiwi beverage product Wai Mānuka launched in Citarella Gourmet Market's seven New York locations.21 May 04:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesTami Neilson joins Tauranga Arts Festival lineup with new tourHer new album, Neon Cowgirl, is set for release in July.21 May 03:00 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Challenging times': Social workers see spike in meth, mental health issues'We’re trying ... but at times it feels like we are chasing our tails.'21 May 02:00 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'A privilege to get old': Why a 79yo retiree volunteers for St John'If I just sat at home in front of the TV, well, I wouldn’t see a soul.'21 May 12:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesThe Doctors Bayfair opens new 'purpose-built' medical practiceThe new space allows staff to better support the needs of the 'rapidly growing' community.21 May 12:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesProtesters tell council to 'stop the spend' as they face 12% rates hikeAbout 250 people attended a rally in Tauranga on Sunday.20 May 11:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesHarbour project scrapped after millions spentThe boat harbour project was cancelled due to rising costs and soil issues.20 May 10:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Won the battle': How a community pool could be saved from closureTauranga City Council will review options for the Ōtūmoetai Pool in June.20 May 08:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesSalvage divers face wind, waves and sharks - sunken launch recoveredSalvage divers used air lift bags to raise the vessel, working in choppy conditions.20 May 07:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMan says he walked into a room to see his fiancee being raped 'It's not what it looks like,' the man accused of rape allegedly told her fiance.20 May 07:22 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Pushing really hard': MP backs Pāpāmoa for new 24/7 urgent care clinicThe PM has announced Tauranga will gain a new 24/7 urgent healthcare service by 2026.19 May 10:12 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesOn The Up: The 'iconic' Mount Maunganui building getting 'a makeover''I would love something to go in here that is an asset to the town ... '19 May 07:34 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Cap in hand': Mayor pushes for second bridge for townThe proposal highlights strain on the 1962 Landing Rd Bridge.19 May 04:05 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesThe end of an era: Hillier Centre closes after decades of community serviceThe closure has prompted several organisations to relocate. 19 May 02:26 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesDigger strikes gas main in Greerton A digger hit a gas pipe at 11.25am on Maleme St in Greerton.19 May 12:46 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Wet clothes for days': Charity calls for winter aid in TaurangaUnder the Stars provides free meals and essentials on Thursdays and Saturdays.19 May 12:01 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesTeen campaigner to deliver letters to Luxon by bikeFifteen-year-old Jack plans to bike to Wellington for Māori wards awareness.18 May 11:56 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'I'm the outcast': Niece speaks of how uncle's sexual assault made her the villain'I feel as if I’ve lost so much more from your actions than you did,' she told him.18 May 09:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Worst it's been': How cafes are adjusting to soaring butter prices'Butter-wise, we haven't passed the buck on to the consumer yet.'18 May 05:04 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerOpinion: US-China tariff truce sparks major market reboundUS and China agreed to a 90-day tariff truce, reducing tensions significantly.18 May 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Major step': New 24/7 urgent care for Tauranga by 2026Papamoa's after-hours clinic closed in November due to financial challenges.18 May 02:08 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesLuxon announces $164m for new 24/7 urgent care servicesThe Prime Minister made the pre-Budget health announcement in Botany this afternoon.18 May 01:22 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesHow NZ beaches inspired UK author's debut novelClaire Frances visited the Bay of Plenty in 2003, camping on Omanu Beach.18 May 12:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesSevere weather warnings: 120km/h gales, thunderstorms possibleMetService has forecast heavy rain and strong northwest winds.17 May 11:18 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesKiwifruit and sustainable sportswear: A year of the NZ-EU trade dealKiwifruit growers earned an extra $18,000 annually due to the NZ-EU FTA.17 May 06:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesPrivate launch sinks near Mōtītī IslandThe launch passengers were rescued on May 16 near Mōtītī Island after the boat hit rocks.17 May 01:26 AM
