Bay of Plenty Times‘A new frontier’: How supercritical geothermal could change NZ energyAbout $12m to $15m has already been spent on investigative work.20 Mar 08:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesHow NZ scientists aim to protect critically endangered leatherbacksExperts from three countries are studying leatherback turtles in Whakatāne.20 Mar 06:14 PM
Bay of Plenty Times‘Step backwards’: MP’s equal voting rights bill challengedIwi group leaders argue the bill ignores political disadvantages faced by Māori.20 Mar 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesHistoric site set for major restorationFour trees will be removed to protect archaeological features at the site.20 Mar 03:33 PM
Bay of Plenty Times‘Impotent talkfest’: Debate over council’s proposed health advisory groupCouncillors support investigating the group but fear it becoming a 'talkfest'.20 Mar 07:27 AM
Bay of Plenty Times‘On his way’: Running prodigy’s coach on playing the long gameAt 15, Sam Ruthe has become the youngest person in history to run a sub-four-minute mile.20 Mar 05:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesOlympians join fight against Bay of Plenty river energy projectThe Māori landowners group proposing the project says people are jumping to conclusions.20 Mar 04:17 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesHigh schooler by day, world beater by night: The balance for Kiwi running prodigyRuthe's father says balancing school and sport is key.19 Mar 09:34 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesCha-ching! Lotto win for Mount Maunganui playerLotto players in Auckland, Mount Maunganui and Tauranga won $333,333 each.19 Mar 08:38 PM
Bay of Plenty Times‘Growing’ Port of Tauranga ‘critical’ to export goal - Finance MinisterFast-tracking will see decision on port expansion proposal in 'months and not years'.19 Mar 05:46 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWorld record: 15yo Kiwi becomes youngest ever to run four-minute mileRising star Sam Ruthe has produced another extraordinary run.19 Mar 04:40 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMan strangled partner after All Blacks' game because he was hungry and wanted Uber EatsThe judge said Harrison Bryant was a demanding, belligerent and verbally abusive.19 Mar 07:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesBoP is NZ’s most expensive place to rentIt's up $20 a week on Auckland and $15 on Wellington.19 Mar 01:56 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesRoad reopens after six people injured in four-vehicle SH2 crashThe highway was closed for about two hours.19 Mar 12:14 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhai basketballers pump up Rotorua for historic gameWhai players court fans in Rotorua ahead of historic game in city.18 Mar 11:33 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesLGxit: Another council legs it from LGNZWestern Bay of Plenty Mayor James Denyer highlighted LGNZ's support for elected members.18 Mar 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times‘Felt pretty lucky’: Tauranga greenkeeper’s NZ Open journeyTauranga's Karl Knedler joined Millbrook's greenkeeping team for the NZ Open.18 Mar 03:30 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMan admits beating woman whose blonde hair turned pink with blood during assaultsThe man pleaded guilty to an altered charge on the second day of his trial.18 Mar 05:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesCopper network outage hits 117 customers in Western Bay of PlentyChorus's copper network is down in parts of Western Bay of Plenty and Tauranga.18 Mar 12:07 AM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesJuicy Fest, Timeless Summer Tour companies owe more than $2.4mOne ticketholder fears the chances of a refund are 'extremely low'. 17 Mar 10:05 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesPublic warned not to approach wanted manPolice seek Sam Te Puni Tainui, 28, with a warrant for arrest.17 Mar 10:03 PM
SportMitch Rees dominates NZ Superbikes, clinches third national titleHe secured his third title in the premier 1000cc superbike class.17 Mar 10:02 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWild goose chase: Report of swimmers in distress sparks rescue missionRescue teams in Tauranga responded to reports of swimmers in distress.17 Mar 08:03 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesCollege secures regional debating title for third year'Prevalence of technopessimism' subject of grand final debate.17 Mar 08:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times‘Privileged and excited’: Pāpāmoa mum’s journey to Ironman successNicole Storm cried with pride for 30 minutes after finishing her first Ironman.17 Mar 07:08 PM
Bay of Plenty Times96-year-old skydiver honoured for raising $51k for St JohnJean Crabtree, 96, was honoured with the St John Priory Vote of Thanks.17 Mar 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWoman's blonde hair turned pink after partner allegedly smashed her head on concreteThe Crown says she was pushed from a moving car by her partner, and then beaten.17 Mar 07:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesFour-minute mile in 15yo Tauranga runner Sam Ruthe’s sightsTh teenager is lining up a world record attempt this week.17 Mar 01:14 AM
Bay of Plenty Times‘Great news’: Early ramp opening to ease Pāpāmoa trafficThe eastbound ramps at Pāpāmoa East Interchange may open in late 2025.17 Mar 01:00 AM
Bay of Plenty Times‘Don’t forget’: Kiwi baker’s heartfelt plea for Ukraine supportHarriet Campbell plans another Ukraine trip with the Never Alone project.16 Mar 09:09 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'The only one that’s ever worked': Pill funding welcomed by endometriosis patient'This will really help, especially young women who are learning to manage the disease.'16 Mar 04:02 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerOpinion: ‘Bull market’ in Europe as US hits speed bumpsTariffs loom large as a threat to the wider European economy.16 Mar 03:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times‘Eroding a democracy’: Backlash over community board changesWestern Bay council proposes three boards to improve representation and reduce rates.15 Mar 11:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesRevealed: Hundreds of children escaped from early childhood centres in NZ in five yearsFour children were found 'running around on the road'; another was found near a highway.15 Mar 04:03 PM
