PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesThe NZ city grappling with a lawyer shortage as junior staff flock to AustraliaOnly 7.2% of new lawyers this year are working in regional New Zealand.05 Apr 08:43 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesBOP punters share in Lotto second division winsThe winning local tickets were sold in Tauranga and Kawerau for the draw.05 Apr 08:39 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerMark Lister: The real risk of bailing out of shares too soonOPINION: Since 2000 the S&P 500 has had 12 corrections, averaging an 20.8% fall.05 Apr 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesGirl too afraid to report stepfather’s sexual abuse - her fears came true when she did"I lost most of my family, no one believed me," she has recalled.05 Apr 03:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhakatāne council backtracks on two-dog limitStaff say those with multiple registered dogs rarely cause any problems.05 Apr 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty Times'Bold and unique': How a bad matcha led to an award-winning Bay of Plenty brandNomu Matcha now supplies more than 70 cafes and retailers across New Zealand. 04 Apr 06:05 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Chance encounter': Headlights help officer spot Mobster wearing insignia on night driveJames Te Whata was returning from a tangi, wearing a gang tee, when a cop spotted him.04 Apr 02:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesTracing her Anzac roots takes teen all the way to TurkeyTauranga teen awarded the chance to travel to Turkey after uncovering her family history.04 Apr 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty Times'Taonga for the region': Mayor calls for stronger protection of $3b community fundMahé Drysdale wants the investment arm 'insulated' from political direction.03 Apr 11:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'The buck always stops with us': Fuel spike piles pressure on farmersSurging diesel and petrol prices are pushing up fertiliser, feed and freight costs.03 Apr 09:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesInjured cavoodle's owners say attack dog has 'more rights' than they doTauranga City Council says privacy law stops it saying what happened next.03 Apr 05:05 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'We are spoiled in Tauranga for jazz': Historic Village comes alive The Historic Village green can host up to 2000 jazz lovers at once.03 Apr 03:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesSwanky auction, two-day music event to raise money for people affected by landslidesThe January 22 landslide at Mauao claimed six lives.03 Apr 01:37 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesRisky stretch: Gate to shut Herepuru Rd during severe weatherTwo slips hit Herepuru Rd on March 27, one while council staff were on site.03 Apr 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty Times'Exciting': Retail shake-up as big-name stores seize opportunitiesBusinesses on the move include Heathcotes, Hunting & Fishing, Cotton On Mega and JB Hi-Fi.02 Apr 08:55 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWork wraps up at SH2/Ōmokoroa Rd roundaboutA 60km/h temporary speed limit stays until the final road surface is laid.02 Apr 08:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTwo Bay councils make 'landmark' water decision after long debateTauranga and Western Bay to form water organisation – with Thames-Coromandel keen to join.02 Apr 06:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhakatāne weighs night bans and 24/7 CBD optionWaimana and the Ōhope Beach Tavern carpark would be added to alcohol zones.02 Apr 04:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesPartial reopening: Some Pāpāmoa Hills tracks reopenSeveral other popular tracks remain closed because of landslide damage.02 Apr 02:50 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesApril Fool's prank 'sells' entire Tauranga school and 500+ kidsThe school has a history of pranks, including fake visits and odd prizes.02 Apr 01:25 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesFormer PM Helen Clark honours hospice that cared for her father in his final daysHelen Clark placed a leaf for her late father George on Waipuna Hospice’s Gratitude Tree.01 Apr 11:48 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesSearch on for Bay's best corner dairyVoting is open until Friday, April 10, through The Hits Bay of Plenty.01 Apr 09:10 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMount Maunganui RSA votes to sell land and mergeA leader says the club, one of NZ's largest RSAs, is 'absolutely broke' but can be saved.01 Apr 09:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesLast hurrah before Memorial Pool closes after 70 yearsThe site will be redeveloped into a new aquatic centre – but the timeline is unclear.01 Apr 08:15 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMigrant dad with brain cancer faces visa deadline and uncertain futureFar from home, a migrant father faces a devastating brain cancer battle.01 Apr 07:23 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWaioweka Gorge to fully open over Easter under stop/goNight closures resume on April 7.01 Apr 06:42 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: How to spot populism before you cast your vote this yearReynold Macpherson argues that populism weakens truthfulness and trust.01 Apr 03:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMusic, sports, and culture: Thousands expected at Easter eventsBig crowds are expected at the Tauranga Jazz Festival and a basketball tournament.01 Apr 04:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesFreak tornado strikes town centreMetService's Braydon White says radar and local data showed almost no storm risk.01 Apr 01:23 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesFlooded for days: Greerton rugby fields wait for waters to recedeTauranga was hit by 147mm of rain over Thursday and Friday last week.31 Mar 08:13 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesStop off, pay extra: New SH2 toll labelled 'unfair' to locals, businessesDrivers exiting and re-entering the TEL at Pāpāmoa East will be charged two tolls.31 Mar 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesEntertainment overload: Must-see events coming up in Bay of PlentyYour guide to What's On in the region.31 Mar 02:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMan charged after footage of puppies allegedly being thrown into river shared onlineTwo people were tracked down by police after the footage was posted. 31 Mar 05:32 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesBridge slip stabilised but cycle path stays shutContractors carried out 'mitigation measures' over the weekend.31 Mar 12:44 AM