Bay of Plenty TimesJames Denyer re-elected as Western Bay MayorDenyer said he was “extremely happy and relieved” to be re-elected.11 Oct 05:50 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesBay of Plenty breeze by Tasman to make NPC semisBay of Plenty were too good in the second half to knock out Tasman.11 Oct 05:06 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesChip seal ordeal: Pāpāmoa road noise 'unbearable' and 'constant''You don’t even dare sit outside because it’s so loud,' says one disgruntled resident.10 Oct 05:06 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesConcrete truck seriously injures woman pedestrian in WhakatāneEmergency services were called to the centre of the Bay of Plenty town shortly before 9am.10 Oct 03:08 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesLocal elections: Your last-minute voting guideVoting closes at midday Saturday, with results expected from 2pm.09 Oct 11:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesLights on: Signalised intersections near Tauranga Crossing about to go liveMost roadworks on Taurikura Drive will soon be gone.09 Oct 09:30 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesFrom bush to table: Deer hunters recognised for feeding communitiesHunt for Good has turned 1200 wild deer into 58,000 family meals. 09 Oct 08:16 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesSurvivor’s account played at Whakaari inquest details fight to stay aliveJesse Langford was 19 when he lost his family in the Whakaari eruption.09 Oct 06:32 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesFamily court lawyer with 'disorganised mind' jailed for $375k legal support scheme fraudPaulette Main fraudulently claimed the money for more than four years.09 Oct 05:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesGraham Bell: Police pay tribute to 'a bit of a legend'Bell attained 'national treasure' on Police Ten 7, calling out 'gutless goons'.09 Oct 01:03 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'A real whānau affair': MasterChef sisters bring dining experience to TaurangaThe lauded six-course Maumahara dinner will be held at St Amand Events Venue in Tauranga. 08 Oct 10:55 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTraffic delays expected on SH29 tonight as rolled truck is removedOne person was injured in this morning's crash near the new Redwood Lane roundabout.08 Oct 09:49 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTauranga mayor vows cheaper redo after $105m pool project haltedMayor Mahé Drysdale says the rebuild could now cost tens of millions less.08 Oct 09:31 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Screaming in terror': Crash witness calls for lower speed limit after 'so many accidents'She understood budgets, 'but surely people must count for something'.08 Oct 08:06 PM
Bay of Plenty Times‘Abuse and low pay’: Why some council roles struggle to attract candidatesMore than 200 council seats will be filled without a vote this weekend.08 Oct 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Bunch of legends': Bay of Plenty groms storm to national surfing victoryCaptain Jaxon Williams, 17, sealed the win with gold in the U18 longboard. 08 Oct 04:08 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesSmaller Bay of Plenty districts lead in voter turnout'Embarrassing' dancing and more social media focus are among tactics used to boost voting.07 Oct 09:42 PM
Bay of Plenty Times‘He’s one of a kind’: Parents fight for treatment to help smiling sonA Rotorua clinic is offering hope with a $10,000 intensive treatment programme.07 Oct 08:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Hero' 10yo saves drowning toddler who was 'grey as concrete' from wave pool floorShe spotted the 3-year-old girl motionless on the bottom of NZ's biggest wave pool.07 Oct 06:16 PM
Bay of Plenty Times‘Massive opportunity’: Ignite7 set to spotlight rising sevens talentThe two-day event at Blake Park will showcase 48 up-and-coming players. 07 Oct 06:00 PM
OpinionTodd Muller on his breakdown and the struggle of 'quiet' weeks five years onOPINION: It's Mental Health Awareness Week, and it can act as a trigger07 Oct 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'We have people out there': Police recount moments after Whakaari blastThe Phoenix rescued 26 victims and returned ash-covered to Whakatāne Wharf.07 Oct 03:13 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesFailed music festivals owe $14m: Inside liquidators' battle with artists to claw back moneyThere is a bleak outlook for ticket holders of two cancelled music festivals.07 Oct 02:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesNPC: Steamers lock in home quarter-final after comeback winThe Bay of Plenty Steamers will play Tasman on Saturday afternoon.07 Oct 01:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesBusiness and broadcast leaders join Tauranga’s growing arts festival teamHayley Nelson and Jolene James have joined the Tauranga Arts Festival board.06 Oct 10:19 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesBody found in search for missing Tauranga manPolice said the death has been referred to the Coroner for investigation.06 Oct 07:01 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesThree die in 'devastating' crashes into lake on same corner. Authorities demand actionTwo vehicles plunged into Lake Rotomā from SH30 within nine months in 2020 and 2021.06 Oct 05:29 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMāori kiwifruit growers expand into UAE marketMāori growers group represents more than 70 orchards.06 Oct 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Run': Moment tragedy struck Whakaari shared in court through victims' frightening footageToday is the second day of the first phase of the inquest. 06 Oct 05:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhy singer Hollie Smith is ready to 'let go of the bones' and make a bodyHer post-Covid project that grew into a nationwide tour is wrapping up. So what's next?06 Oct 02:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesSoggy paddocks to thriving wetlands: BoP team wins sustainability awardWetlands are called the 'kidneys of the landscape' for good reason.06 Oct 01:00 AM
Bay of Plenty Times$7.3m cocaine bust: 21kg found stashed in container at Port of TaurangaCustoms has intercepted more than 430kg of cocaine at the port so far this year.05 Oct 11:58 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesElective surgery wait times improve – but is it sustainable? 'Short sprints of extra effort may make a difference ... but they also burn people out.'05 Oct 11:16 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWitness evidence opens Whakaari inquiryThe first phase will detail the final moments of all 22 victims.05 Oct 07:47 PM