Bay of Plenty Times‘Extremely honoured’: Rotorua teacher makes history with excellence awardBryony Edwards has been recognised for her teaching efforts picking up a major NEiTA award24 Dec 11:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTwo dead in separate Christmas road toll crashesThe deaths are the first in this year's Christmas road toll period.24 Dec 06:26 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesRainy Christmas forecast for Bay of Plenty and beyondMetService forecasts warm, wet Christmas for Bay of Plenty, rain easing by Dec 27.24 Dec 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Good for business': Cafe owner hails street's return to two-way trafficBusinesses say sales have dropped since the road was made one-way.23 Dec 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesPitmaster's tip for perfect Christmas turkey: 'Brine for juicy results'Jefferies and family will enjoy a leg of lamb with summer sides.22 Dec 09:03 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesPolice warn of ‘zero tolerance’ for speeding as Tauranga’s road toll fallsPolice reveal the identity of Tauranga pedestrian fatality injured in Pyes Pa crash.22 Dec 04:02 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesRevealed: The items Bay people are trying to sneak into courtA disregard for authority could be why those attending court are thumbing their noses.21 Dec 11:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times13 Lotto winners each take home $22,652 in Second Division drawBay of Plenty MyLotto players win $22,652 in Second Division.21 Dec 09:32 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'A sanctuary for so many children': Dancing school closes after decades of teaching'The contribution they’ve made to ballet in this country ... has been immense.'21 Dec 06:03 PM
Bay of Plenty Times‘It's magical’: Kiwi teacher working as Santa's elf in Lapland villageExperiencing phenomena like the Northern Lights makes up for long work hours, Kiwi says.21 Dec 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Most enormous thank you': Appeal raises record-breaking tally for foodbankTwo big business donations capped off the six-week fundraising drive.20 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSamantha MotionEditorial: Christmas donations show community spirit still shining throughOPINION: In trying financial times, people still find the capacity to give.20 Dec 03:45 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesDeath of Spark the kiwi prompts call to slow down for 'precious taonga''Kiwi move quite quickly and have absolutely no road sense,' trust says.20 Dec 03:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesNZTA closes passing lanes to help holiday traffic flowThe Transport Agency says traffic moves more 'steadily' with fewer lanes.20 Dec 05:53 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesRainbow connection: Should new crossing have had official opening?A pride advocate is upset an opening hasn't been held for Tauranga's new rainbow crossing.20 Dec 01:31 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesHeavy rain warning issued for BoP, outlook for Christmas DayAn orange heavy rain warning is in force for the Bay of Plenty for Saturday.19 Dec 09:31 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Like coming home': Summer holidaymakers set to pack out campgrounds'We are preparing for the busiest summer we have seen.'19 Dec 04:02 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesIconic Christmas display's final year before auction for charityThe popular display will be auctioned as a Mount Surf Club fundraiser.19 Dec 05:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWatch: Five injured in two-car crash in Bay of PlentyAt least two rescue choppers scrambled to the scene near Waioeka.19 Dec 04:37 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Significant' gang bust: 300g of meth, $50,000 and firearms seizedThirteen people are now appearing before the court on a range of charges.19 Dec 01:22 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesAuthorities investigate Mount Putauaki blazeCrews monitored hotspots on Mt Edgecumbe near Kawerau overnight.18 Dec 09:47 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesBasketball final history in the Bay: 'We're in our groove right now''There is no better place than to play at home.'18 Dec 09:03 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMarine precinct sale: Council giving out ‘crumbs’ of information - MPTauranga MP Sam Uffindell is taking the city’s council to the Ombudsman.18 Dec 06:33 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesFluoride-free water option 'waste of time', campaigner saysTauranga City Council is still undecided about providing a fluoride-free water supply.18 Dec 04:05 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesConstruction starts on SH29 signalised crossingA signalised crossing is being constructed on the corner of Cambridge Rd and SH29.18 Dec 05:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesPolice name person killed in Pyes Pā crashThe crash happened on December 12.17 Dec 11:06 PM
Bay of Plenty Times‘Uplifting’ Mauaoathon raises $36,000 for sick councillorThe councillor was recently transferred to Tauranga Hospital from Waikato Hospital.17 Dec 10:58 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'More rescues': Swells spark rip warning for holiday hotspotsIt comes as holidaymakers begin flocking to eastern beaches.17 Dec 06:03 PM
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
