Bay of Plenty TimesPregnant women forced to travel 87km for emergency C-sections due to maternity care shortageSome in the community were 'devastated' by the change, which will begin in mid-January.17 Dec 06:22 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'A lovely supply': Community garden grows goodness for struggling familiesThe opening of the Omanu Community Garden is giving back with fresh food where possible.17 Dec 01:05 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesMother and daughter tackle epic 3000km NZ trek to reconnectStorms, injuries, and new friends haven't stopped the duo's 3000km Te Araroa journey.16 Dec 09:14 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Urban sprawl': Ex-MP's greenbelt subdivision plan hits oppositionHe says it's 'no wonder' city has a housing crisis if it's this hard to build three homes.16 Dec 07:02 PM
Te Puke Times‘Mischievous glee’: Kiwi soprano wins prestigious singing contestFelicity Tomkins triumphs at 100th Herald Sun Aria, echoing Dame Kiri Te Kanawa's success.16 Dec 07:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesOne dead in SH30 truck crash near RotoruaThe road was closed for several hours, with a long detour in place.16 Dec 06:58 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessNational, local companies are creditors of Rotorua housing projectThe financier wants $28.2m; unsecured creditors are listed as being owed another $167,000.16 Dec 06:33 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhakaari/White Island may be heading into 'new eruptive episode'The aviation colour code for White Island has been raised to orange.16 Dec 06:06 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesMauao to close for repair of vandalised pounamuTauranga's landmark Mauao will be closed so the vandalised pounamu can be repaired.16 Dec 04:02 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Generous donations' near $200k as need for foodbank increasesThe Tauranga Community Foodbank has received “substantial support” after week five.16 Dec 01:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesDefending surf lifesaving champions reign successful at monster eventMore than 300 competitors took part in the Mount Monster on Saturday.16 Dec 12:01 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesSH30 near Rotorua reopens following serious crashThe road was earlier closed for several hours, with a long detour in place.15 Dec 11:17 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMount Monster 2024340 competitors took part in the prestigious Race One Surf Craft Mount Monster held at Mount Maunganui on Saturday. Video / Geoff CoxWatch15 Dec 09:19 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesAlleged fraudster arrested over $200k scam involving 18 victimsA man was arrested at a Tauranga address on Saturday.15 Dec 07:40 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesReport reveals the sectors driving rise in Bay's economic rankingThere's evidence some are bucking national trends.15 Dec 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Tragic weekend': Four water deaths in 24 hours across NZThe rise in deaths is a worry, Water Safety chief executive says.15 Dec 05:36 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesAnnual food drive aims to make Christmas 'lighter and brighter' for familiesFor 12 years Cooney Lees Morgan has been running a food collection for the foodbank.15 Dec 02:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesTsunami training: What would you do if a massive wave was on the way?Think you’d know what to do in an emergency? Put it to the test through virtual reality.14 Dec 05:02 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Beacon of light': Family's 'powerful message' after 21yo dies at swimming hole'He wanted to make the most of his life, and to make people happy and loved, and he did.'13 Dec 04:03 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Blessing in disguise': How failing an eye test saved a man from vision lossHe says there 'isn’t enough knowledge' about the disease. A surgeon hopes to change that.13 Dec 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Wonderful legacy': 'Mr Fixit', 86, donates quirky novelty bikesLex Spencer has donated seven novelty bikes to Ecomatters in Auckland.13 Dec 03:24 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Gutless racism': Sacred pounamu touchstone vandalised in 'despicable' act'Illiterate reprobates' blamed as compass atop maunga in Mount Maunganui vandalised.13 Dec 03:38 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Wonderful guy': Photographer honoured for shooting BoP history'That’s when it’s satisfying as a photographer–when you’re doing it for the right reason.'13 Dec 03:10 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'This is how we do it': Latest 90s hitmakers added to Juicy Fest line upJuicy Fest is a one-day festival, scheduled for four NZ shows.13 Dec 01:13 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesHow Shortland Street self-harm plot sparked call for action"I don’t want to see this happen to anyone else.”13 Dec 01:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesPedestrian critically injured in Pyes Pa crashPedestrian critically injured in Pyes Pa crash, road closed.12 Dec 08:55 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesOne dead in Coromandel crashEmergency services were called to Main Rd, Tairua, about 5.20pm.12 Dec 08:07 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Devastated': Seven staff laid off as 'busiest cafe in Tauranga' closes'It was one of the hardest decisions we’ve ever had to do in our lives.'12 Dec 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Ecological domino': Lion’s mane jellyfish return to Tauranga harbourLion’s mane jellyfish return, minimal risk but engine concerns persist.12 Dec 05:02 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Changing the conversation': Real estate company raises nearly $20k for foodbankA Tauranga real estate company is helping feed families this Christmas.11 Dec 10:03 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Panicked voice of oppression': Council backs iwi roles despite flood of oppositionIwi representatives will vote on council committees despite thousands of opposing emails.11 Dec 07:53 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesRotorua Lakes Council gets festiveRotorua Māori ward councillor Rawiri Waru at the final meeting for the year. Video / Laura SmithWatch11 Dec 04:03 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesKiwifruit labour firm director fined $100k for underpaying workersAsad Horticulture Ltd liquidated; $70,000 penalty for breaching minimum wage laws.10 Dec 10:52 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesPolice should not have pursued biker who later crashed and died - IPCAThe officer was pursuing a motorcyclist in Whakatāne on March 16 this year.10 Dec 10:19 PM
