Bay of Plenty TimesWhy mid-April pruning pays off for avocado growersTiming vital: Research suggests native insects at flowering may be slashing avocado set.25 Mar 03:00 AM
Bay of Plenty Times‘The house is totalled’: Fire rips through Te Puke home in minutesBottom floor overrun by flames in about two minutes.25 Mar 01:22 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesFarmer eyes last shot at coveted young farmer title this weekendFor 30‑year‑old Cam Clayton, this season is his final chance at the title.24 Mar 10:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesDog mauling leaves family pet fighting for life, sparks call for tougher lawsThe 11-year-old dog suffered extreme injuries and has already had two surgeries.24 Mar 09:56 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesCrews battle Bay of Plenty house fireCrews from five Bay of Plenty stations fought the blaze for five hours.24 Mar 06:48 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesSmall eruption spotted at Whakaari-White IslandThere are no sensors on the island, so experts rely on cameras and flights.24 Mar 06:01 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesArtist wins inaugural $30k Jann Medlicott prizeThe $30,000 award recognises work that has made a critical impact in 2025.24 Mar 03:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesPower plant 'a step closer to genuinely sustainable future'A new geothermal power plant that is 50% Tairawhiti-owned has opened. 24 Mar 02:52 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesChiefs halfback returning to Rotorua roots for 'special' Moana Pasifika matchHe hopes the game will help lift local rugby clubs he has seen 'struggle'.23 Mar 11:07 PM
Bay of Plenty Times42-hour rain watch for BoP as subtropical low nearsForecasters say the system near Vanuatu could briefly reach cyclone strength.23 Mar 10:14 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Wayne will be greatly missed': Philanthropist and education champion diesThe Wright Family Foundation has given more than $50m to charities nationwide.23 Mar 07:35 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesCouncil's legal costs mounting after Mauao landslideA new council report describes the financial impact of January's deadly storm.23 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLifang Chen: Why children can be better investors than adultsOPINION: Her daughter chose companies behind the games and brands she uses every day.23 Mar 03:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesDishonest private ambo operators avoid jail due to 'devastating impact' it would have on their kidsThe pair claimed they were injecting drugs into fruit for training purposes.23 Mar 04:09 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesVessel removed after Tauranga boat blast injures oneOne person was taken to Tauranga Hospital in a moderate condition after the blast.23 Mar 01:33 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesSkateboarding Nationals return to Mount MaunganuiTop riders include Zedyn Fellows, Cayden 'CJ' Hawker and Rico Falconer.23 Mar 01:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesRising bills, later babies: How money is changing family plans in the BayBay of Plenty births rose 6.7% in a decade, but population jumped 16.6%.22 Mar 11:00 PM
SportNew Magic co-captains juggle life, leadership and a rising young squadErena Mikaere and Georgie Edgecombe are leading the team this season.22 Mar 10:35 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Pretty scary stuff': Drone spots 3m shark at Bowentown hotspotThe shark appeared in the same spot as a fatal Bowentown attack in 2021. 22 Mar 10:25 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesStrike of luck! Rotorua and Tauranga Lotto players win bigFour players Bay of Plenty-wide cashed in over the weekend. 22 Mar 10:05 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesSeymour to present Eru’s Law petition as mum demands tougher sentencesThe petition urges tougher sentences when violent crimes result in death.22 Mar 09:26 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'A lot of fun with words': How Dame Lynley Dodd's love of language built a legacyDame Lynley Dodd's playful style grew from childhood word games with her parents.22 Mar 08:08 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerMark Lister: Why markets tend to do fine no matter who wins in NovemberShares have risen under every government since 1975, despite political shifts.22 Mar 03:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhale euthanised after stranding at MountA Gray's beaked whale has been euthanised after stranding at Mount Maunganui.22 Mar 07:15 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesGangster's use of stolen gift cards leads police to drugs and loaded firearmsHead Hunter with more than 125 convictions serving more jail time over drugs and firearms.22 Mar 05:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesPhilanthropist and early childhood champion Wayne Wright snr diesWayne Wright snr co-founded Best Start Educare, now with about 260 centres around NZ.21 Mar 11:13 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesRural retreats chase booming wellness tourism dollar in BayMore tourists are seeking unplugged, nature-based getaways.21 Mar 10:02 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty Times'Barbering saved my life': Meet the young business owner making a big differenceThe 21-year-old's chair is a safe space where clients open up about mental health. 21 Mar 05:02 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesKiwifruit crop still on track for record 221 million trays despite stormsLocalised slips and flooding hit only a small number of low-lying orchards.21 Mar 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesEmergency services respond after boat explosion in Tauranga, one injuredPolice say the blast was reported about 1.35pm; one person has suffered moderate injuries.21 Mar 01:24 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesMuch-loved waterfront businesses lose wharf homeThe sportfishing club will be relocated behind the new $2m floodwall.20 Mar 11:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Fun-loving' boy faces 'uncertain' future after seizures, brain bleedHe has been in hospital two weeks so far, and has had two brain surgeries. 20 Mar 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesChoosing real‑life chemistry in a world full of dating apps Many now say swiping left and right feels isolating rather than exciting.20 Mar 03:15 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesCrash blocks Mount Maunganui road as emergency services respondEmergency services were called to the crash at about 3.25pm. 20 Mar 03:13 AM