Bay of Plenty TimesAsbestos‑tainted Kmart product shuts some Bay of Plenty schoolsThe Ministry of Education has fielded more than 260 queries from schools.17 Nov 09:43 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesAt 50, this mum isn't sure she'll see Christmas - what she wants you to know about bowel cancer'With time running short, we live differently. We don’t put things off anymore.'17 Nov 06:38 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesAsh cloud halts Tauranga flights as Whakaari stirs againRay Dumble says cancellations affected services on Monday night and Tuesday.17 Nov 05:48 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWet, wet, wet: Heavy rain warnings for Bay of PlentyThe Coromandel Peninsula and Tongariro National Park are also under warnings.16 Nov 11:29 PM
Bay of Plenty Times‘Trip down memory lane’: Former NAC duo swap roles in the cockpitPhil Hooker surprised his Air NZ training captain, Trevor Ancell, from 24 years ago.16 Nov 10:11 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Was it them?' Small-town buzz as locals wonder who won record-breaking Lotto drawFireworks lit up Kawerau soon after Saturday's draw. 16 Nov 08:22 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesBattle to protect Bay waters from invasive pestsThe seaweed caulerpa and freshwater gold clams threaten to overwhelm native species.16 Nov 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesRare historic bowl by master carver could fetch $300k at Auckland auctionThe kumete whakairo was carved as a peace gift to politician Robert Graham in 1878.16 Nov 02:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhere the winning record-breaking Lotto tickets were soldThe $55m prize was split three ways in the must-be-won Powerball draw. 15 Nov 10:40 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesIre and emergencies: Restructure 'déjà vu' for 37-year veteran firefighterUnion says 12 roles could go at Tauranga BOP HQ, support roles in Rotorua 'decimated'.15 Nov 10:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesHow a shopping centre is helping fill plates — and hearts — this Christmas30 families will receive a decorated Christmas tree and a $500 Pak’nSave voucher.15 Nov 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesHow a refit of an electronic monitoring bracelet led to accusation of assaultA security officer was accused of indecently assaulting a woman on community detention.15 Nov 04:00 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Lucky we weren’t out there with the kids': 'Mini tornado' lifts farm equipment 20m in airOne central Christchurch resident said the weather had 'gone crazy'.15 Nov 03:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesRemembrance picnic offers space for hope and healing after lossOrganisers say the day offers gentle support before the holiday season.15 Nov 01:12 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'On a narrow ledge': Demand for full-week foodbank support surges 145%How you can help struggling Tauranga and Western Bay families heading into Christmas. 14 Nov 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesNZ avocado industry battles tough season aheadSpring storms wiped out up to 80% of crops for some Bay of Plenty growers.14 Nov 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesFrom dairy to gold: How the Dyers built a kiwifruit dynasty'If you are not constantly adapting to change, you’re going backwards.' 14 Nov 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesNorth Island on alert as regions placed under severe thunderstorm watch Severe thunderstorms are possible in Bay of Plenty, Taupō, Gisborne and Hawke’s Bay.14 Nov 04:25 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesTwo people bitten in Pāpāmoa as loose dogs attackAnimal Control and emergency services are on the scene after an attack in the beach area.14 Nov 03:13 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesToi Tauranga Art Gallery reopens with new visionToi Tauranga Art Gallery reopens on November 1514 Nov 02:00 AM
Bay of Plenty Times‘Clear regional benefit’: Minister touts payroll reform for Bay industriesHorticulture employers say hours-based leave will suit seasonal work better.14 Nov 01:40 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesSH29 over Kaimāī Range to close five nights for urgent worksAbseilers will clear loose rocks and vegetation from the Ruahihi Bluffs.13 Nov 11:48 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesToll road 'frustration' as motorists endure 'years' of disruptionTauranga MP Sam Uffindell urges NZTA to reduce the toll to reflect road works impacts.13 Nov 11:03 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTop court clears way for major water bottling expansionTe Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa says its kaitiaki duty will continue despite the loss.13 Nov 09:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Worst that I have ever seen’: Father fears street violence could turn deadlyResident wants to see stronger police responses to incidents after a street brawl.13 Nov 06:35 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTossed a suitcase: Trial begins over council bomb scareGordon John Dickson allegedly hurled an empty suitcase into council chambers.13 Nov 06:16 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesFive injured in crash on SH2 at PaengaroaBay of Plenty emergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash about 2.40pm.13 Nov 03:19 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWild night: Trees down, roofs lifted as winds batter Bay of PlentyMost emergencies between 6pm-8am involved trees brought down by strong winds.12 Nov 08:28 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTe Puke death: Third murder-accused named, two men face fresh chargesTwo people are now also charged with kidnapping and disfiguring another man.12 Nov 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesHouse of Science named among world’s top education innovationsSelected from over 3000 education projects reviewed by global experts.12 Nov 05:48 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesCouncil moves to replace leaking Katikati wastewater pipeThe 12km-long pipeline under Tauranga Harbour has failed four times in six months.12 Nov 05:23 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesNgāi Te Rangi welcomes Waitangi Tribunal finding on Government's te reo policiesTauranga iwi Ngāi Te Rangi says the fight for te reo Māori is not over yet.12 Nov 03:30 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Join the dots': Project aims to map how land use shapes life beneath the seaPeople may not realise how much what we do on the land affects the seas, a professor says.12 Nov 03:09 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'She was painting my face': Teen boy denies sexually violating friend's young sisterAn accused teenager has given evidence in his judge-alone trial.12 Nov 02:00 AM
