Bay of Plenty TimesRāhui in place after man dies on Mount beachThe man was pulled from the water unconscious around 6.10pm on Wednesday.27 Nov 01:26 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesMoonride to make long-awaited Rotorua comebackThe event returns after a five-year break with 6-hour and 12-hour race options.27 Nov 01:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesCocaine worth $11.5m seized at Port of TaurangaOfficers found 33kg of cocaine hidden among legitimate cargo bound for Tauranga.27 Nov 12:17 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesSH29 closures rescheduled due to poor weatherAbseilers will remove loose rock and vegetation from the Ruahihi Bluffs.27 Nov 12:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesPopular waterfall walking track closed through summer for safety upgradesThe Department of Conservation issues warning after people ignore closure signs.26 Nov 10:35 PM
Bay of Plenty Times$30,000 raised after Tauranga father's death'This sudden loss has left his family devastated.'26 Nov 09:50 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty Times'No fuss' farewells: One in five funerals have no service or ceremonyNo goodbye can leave people with 'unresolved emotions' or 'disenfranchised grief'.26 Nov 06:37 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesNo water restrictions for Tauranga this summerIt’s the first summer in three years without water restrictions in place.26 Nov 06:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWas it you? Winning tickets sold in Rotorua and KatikatiPowerball rolls over to Saturday night with an $8m jackpot up for grabs.26 Nov 05:51 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Only heard amazing things': Aussie great joins Black Clash lineup in shock signingThe 44-year-old represented Australia over 300 times across three formats.26 Nov 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'It got me': Diver surfaced coughing and struggling to breathe before drowningAaron Matthews' friend was on the shore fishing but couldn't save the 43-year-old.26 Nov 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesHot waters ahead: North Island seas hit 'unusual' early-summer highsThe Hauraki Gulf has hit 20C, with warmth stretching towards Australia.26 Nov 05:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesUnity in diversity: DharmaFest 2025 celebrates shared spiritual heritageThe youth-led festival drew visitors from across New Zealand and Sydney.26 Nov 02:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesJurisdiction tangle: Councils debate who should clear river carcassNZTA plans to use a barge this week to clear the debris from bridge piers.26 Nov 01:00 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'I think I’m the big winner': Kawerau woman on scoring huge Lotto jackpotTo steady her nerves, she went to have coffee with her mum and told her.25 Nov 09:36 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesSH33 cleared after morning crash near Okere FallsThe crash happened near Okere Bridge around 8.40am, police said.25 Nov 09:14 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesSurf lifesaving’s elite return to home surf arenaTeams from 11 nations will battle in three ocean Tests at Mount Maunganui.25 Nov 09:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Heartbreaking': Major summer festival cancels 2026 date The 'economic climate' is being blamed for the move.25 Nov 06:49 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMedical drone trial to link Ōmokoroa and Matakana Island this weekThe trial stems from University of Auckland research with Matakana Island whānau.25 Nov 03:16 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesSerious injury at Ōpōtiki kiwifruit packhouse 'shocking and impactful' - GMWorkSafe investigation under way after woman badly hurt while cleaning. 25 Nov 12:24 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesFirst major harbour built in NZ in 'decades' completeThe $95.2m project includes two 350m harbour walls built since 2018.25 Nov 12:12 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWeights and plates: Tauranga gyms pump up Christmas foodbank appeal'Boss Lady' Louise Watson has already collected more than 150 items since early November. 24 Nov 09:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWaves glow blue: What's causing an 'ethereal' spectacle at PāpāmoaWitness Barbara Cowell, 78, said she’d never seen anything like it in all her years.24 Nov 07:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'He could have died': Mum’s warning for parents after teen bashed at beach partyHer son, 17, was left face down in the surf after a late-night attack in Mount Maunganui.24 Nov 06:11 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesPerson critically injured in kiwifruit packhouse incident The person has been airlifted to hospital. 24 Nov 12:45 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesHairini Bridge tests begin ahead of Tauranga traffic upgradeThe project aims to cut congestion and improve safety for Tauranga commuters.23 Nov 11:11 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesGenesis gives green light to $236m Bay of Plenty solar projectThe Edgecumbe project will power about 29,800 homes from 2027.23 Nov 10:05 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesPolice recovering body from Tauranga HarbourFormal identification of the body was yet to take place.23 Nov 09:30 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesFrom QI to Kirikiriroa: Alan Davies set for long-awaited NZ returnThe QI star begins his 10-date New Zealand tour in Hamilton on July 31.23 Nov 08:42 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesRatepayers get 'good value for money' from councillors' $163k salaries, says mayorThe job is described as 'part-time' but the mayor says in reality it's not. 23 Nov 06:46 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesShop worker injured in early morning Tauranga assaultOne person is in custody after the assault at a shop on Cameron Rd.23 Nov 06:16 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerMark Lister: Why NZ's market isn't really at a record highOPINION: When dividends are stripped out, the NZX 50 remains 13.9% below its 2021 peak.23 Nov 03:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMount Maunganui lifeguards carry out 11 rescues in one afternoonStorms have reshaped sandbanks, creating new rips along the main beach.23 Nov 04:39 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Spring in our step': Foodbank appeal donations top $20k in first weekDonations hit $22,024.63 in the first week, nearly doubling last year's start.22 Nov 11:10 PM
