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
Bay of Plenty TimesPools, tools, designer clothes: $10k of stolen property recoveredThree people are due to appear in court accused of shoplifting in Tauranga.10 Dec 08:14 PM
Bay of Plenty Times‘It's time’: $128m Tauranga museum greenlit after 25 years of talksTauranga will have a museum by 2029 after talking about it for 25 years.10 Dec 06:04 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Forever 8': Sobs as duo accused of killing boy appear in courtPeople wore T-shirts bearing Rickah’Shae’s image and the words 'Forever 8'.10 Dec 03:46 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesA shark sighting, a missing kite surfer and a plane crashAll in a weekend's work for Eastern Region surf lifeguards.10 Dec 01:59 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesVolunteers unite at Tauranga foodbank amid soaring demand for helpDrawn to helping people, Jessica Stewart works fulltime at Tauranga Community Foodbank.09 Dec 11:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Warms our hearts': Profits from Maketū Pies to fund community training, say ownersLocal praise as Maketū Pies profits to aid Te Arawa youth training.09 Dec 09:49 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesSH2 barriers a danger to staff, trucking boss saysLocal businesses hit hard by SH2 median barriers as trucking firm warns of safety risks.09 Dec 03:56 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWoman charged with murder over death of 8yo in Bay of PlentyThe young boy died in Whakatāne Hospital following an alleged assault last month.09 Dec 01:28 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Incredible': Staff secretly renovate colleague's home after terminal diagnosisThe Stoney Creek team renovated an employee's home, showing great care and compassion.08 Dec 05:46 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Breaks my heart': Fears for families if free parenting classes lost'It breaks my heart,' the Tauranga centre's facilitator says.08 Dec 04:08 PM
Bay of Plenty Times‘Super’ Christmas parade in PāpāmoaThe float parade had everything from Spider-Man to live sheep.08 Dec 03:17 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerSpark's 40% plunge: What went wrong for the telecom giant?OPINION: Spark removed from global index, share buyback questioned as debt rises.08 Dec 03:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesCity considers installing fluoride-free water tap at the borderSupplying unfluoridated water to Tauranga locals will be discussed at a meeting on Monday.08 Dec 03:03 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesZ Manu World Champs: Tauranga event showcases Kiwiana diving skillsTauranga Z Manu World Champs celebrates splashy jumps with skill, style, and competition.07 Dec 11:50 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesFoodbank grateful for community's 'hard yakka''Your support makes a direct and positive impact on the lives of others,' says the boss.07 Dec 03:00 PM
