Bay of Plenty Times'Splits us into two': Willie Apiata hands over Victoria Cross over entitlements issueHe gifted his medal to Veterans Affairs minister Chris Penk in the hope of a law change.01 Apr 01:19 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesBig transport projects on trackConstruction of the Pāpāmoa East Interchange is set to finish next year.01 Apr 01:05 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesBarge capsizes in Tauranga Harbour, 10l diesel spill containedAbout 10 litres of diesel spilled; absorbent booms are in place.31 Mar 11:32 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTree removal marks start of restoration at historic siteThe project aims to stabilise the site by strengthening the redoubt banks.31 Mar 11:10 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesBig changes for art gallery and its supportersRenovations are part of the $306m Te Manawataki o Te Papa project.31 Mar 11:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesHow a Facebook post led to the rapid recovery of a stolen tiny homeThe tiny home was stolen on March 29 at 4am from Rea Rd, Katikati.31 Mar 08:38 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesOlivado liquidation: Seeka boss explains why they bought the companyNew boss hopes to keep jobs, liquidator says claims still coming in.31 Mar 02:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesThree dogs euthanised after fatal attack on 4-year-old childThe breeds of the dogs have not been 'fully confirmed'.31 Mar 01:57 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesMagic v Stars: Pre-season clash, community day in RotoruaSaturday features a community day with skills sessions for kids.31 Mar 12:24 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesLucky win: Lotto ticket scoops $500k in beachside townPowerball rolled over to Wednesday with a $6 million jackpot.30 Mar 10:58 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesFlag football set to grow in Bay of Plenty schoolsThe event on April 2 aims to grow interest in flag football among students.30 Mar 09:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesFarmers fined $77k for discharging effluent into streamJudge Tepania noted both defendants were careless for different reasons.30 Mar 04:02 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerOpinion: Why NZ’s economic signals are so confusingGDP per capita rose for the first time since 2022, ending eight quarters of decline.30 Mar 03:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesFire crews battle large garage blaze in central TaurangaA large garage fire in central Tauranga was attended by multiple fire crews.30 Mar 03:02 AM
Bay of Plenty Times‘Raise as much as possible’: Movie night fundraiser for mum’s cancer battleFairhaven School hosts a movie night to support Sarena Crane's cancer treatment.30 Mar 01:00 AM
Bay of Plenty Times90-year-old vintage car enthusiast and patrol volunteer keeps community safeHe volunteers with Katikati Community Patrol, helping as the "eyes and ears" of police.29 Mar 11:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times‘Go on little boy, your mum will be waiting’: Family’s tribute to 4yo killed in dog attackA small community is shocked by the death and praying for the surviving child. 29 Mar 06:37 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesParking blitz hits studentsAbout 40 students from one school were ticketed in February.29 Mar 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times‘Thoughts and prayers’: Young child dead, another person injured in vicious dog attackAnimal management has taken the dogs involved for investigation.29 Mar 03:24 AM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesLong-running social services trust in liquidation owes IRD $200k Te Tuinga Whānau once had assets and revenue worth millions of dollars.28 Mar 04:02 PM
Bay of Plenty Times‘Once you get the bug’: Father gears up for boxing comebackDylan Pearce returns to boxing after seven years for Bay Boxing on the Dock.28 Mar 03:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times‘Treated like an animal’: Gang member involved in mob killing kept in kennel as a babyThe three-day sentencing came to an end with lengthy jail terms handed down.28 Mar 07:00 AM
Bay of Plenty Times‘Bedlam’: First responders’ attempts to help pedestrians hit by motorcyclePeople raced to help a husband and wife who were sent 'flying' in a motorcycle collision.28 Mar 06:51 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesMore than 12 times the police force, 60 arrests: Holiday data from summer hotspot revealedCharges included assault of police, threatening to kill and dangerous driving.28 Mar 04:00 AM
Bay of Plenty Times‘Bigger and better’: Bay food festival returns with a culinary feastHighlights include cocktail stories, a progressive lunch, and a pasta class.28 Mar 02:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesVape products taken in alleged robbery – police seek footageOfficers arrested one person at a Tauranga address today.28 Mar 01:46 AM
Bay of Plenty Times‘A staple’: Activewear brand expands in NZ after milestone launchAn activewear brand known for high-performance sportswear is opening in the Bay of Plenty27 Mar 11:15 PM
Bay of Plenty Times‘We will make better decisions’: Mayor on iwi council appointmentsA pōwhiri was held for the three tangata whenua representatives.27 Mar 09:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesShare Farmers of the Year revealed at Bay of Plenty awardsWinning couple are in a 20% equity partnership, managing two properties with 760 cows.27 Mar 08:59 PM
Bay of Plenty Times‘Catastrophic impacts’: Possible Kaituna River dam project faces pushbackConcerns included the fast-tracking of the project and a 'perceived lack of consultation'.27 Mar 04:02 PM
Bay of Plenty Times‘Flying into the air’: Witness recalls fatal moment motorcycle hit coupleThe motorcyclist accepts he caused the couple's deaths but argues it isn't manslaughter.27 Mar 06:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesEruptions, quakes, tsunamis: Barry's journey to policing legendHis contributions include work on the Christchurch earthquake and the Whakaari eruption.27 Mar 05:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesMan charged with murder after Kawerau deathThe accused will appear in Hamilton District Court tomorrow.27 Mar 01:33 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhy Tauranga’s water service delivery options have sparked debateCouncil discusses ministerial influence on Tauranga's Local Waters Done Well planning.27 Mar 12:17 AM