Bay of Plenty TimesHow a shopping centre is helping fill plates — and hearts — this Christmas30 families will receive a decorated Christmas tree and a $500 Pak’nSave voucher.15 Nov 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesHow a refit of an electronic monitoring bracelet led to accusation of assaultA security officer was accused of indecently assaulting a woman on community detention.15 Nov 04:00 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Lucky we weren’t out there with the kids': 'Mini tornado' lifts farm equipment 20m in airOne central Christchurch resident said the weather had 'gone crazy'.15 Nov 03:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesRemembrance picnic offers space for hope and healing after lossOrganisers say the day offers gentle support before the holiday season.15 Nov 01:12 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'On a narrow ledge': Demand for full-week foodbank support surges 145%How you can help struggling Tauranga and Western Bay families heading into Christmas. 14 Nov 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesFrom dairy to gold: How the Dyers built a kiwifruit dynasty'If you are not constantly adapting to change, you’re going backwards.' 14 Nov 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesNZ avocado industry battles tough season aheadSpring storms wiped out up to 80% of crops for some Bay of Plenty growers.14 Nov 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesNorth Island on alert as regions placed under severe thunderstorm watch Severe thunderstorms are possible in Bay of Plenty, Taupō, Gisborne and Hawke’s Bay.14 Nov 04:25 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesTwo people bitten in Pāpāmoa as loose dogs attackAnimal Control and emergency services are on the scene after an attack in the beach area.14 Nov 03:13 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesToi Tauranga Art Gallery reopens with new visionToi Tauranga Art Gallery reopens on November 1514 Nov 02:00 AM
Bay of Plenty Times‘Clear regional benefit’: Minister touts payroll reform for Bay industriesHorticulture employers say hours-based leave will suit seasonal work better.14 Nov 01:40 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesSH29 over Kaimāī Range to close five nights for urgent worksAbseilers will clear loose rocks and vegetation from the Ruahihi Bluffs.13 Nov 11:48 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesToll road 'frustration' as motorists endure 'years' of disruptionTauranga MP Sam Uffindell urges NZTA to reduce the toll to reflect road works impacts.13 Nov 11:03 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTop court clears way for major water bottling expansionTe Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa says its kaitiaki duty will continue despite the loss.13 Nov 09:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Worst that I have ever seen’: Father fears street violence could turn deadlyResident wants to see stronger police responses to incidents after a street brawl.13 Nov 06:35 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTossed a suitcase: Trial begins over council bomb scareGordon John Dickson allegedly hurled an empty suitcase into council chambers.13 Nov 06:16 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesFive injured in crash on SH2 at PaengaroaBay of Plenty emergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash about 2.40pm.13 Nov 03:19 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWild night: Trees down, roofs lifted as winds batter Bay of PlentyMost emergencies between 6pm-8am involved trees brought down by strong winds.12 Nov 08:28 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTe Puke death: Third murder-accused named, two men face fresh chargesTwo people are now also charged with kidnapping and disfiguring another man.12 Nov 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesHouse of Science named among world’s top education innovationsSelected from over 3000 education projects reviewed by global experts.12 Nov 05:48 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesCouncil moves to replace leaking Katikati wastewater pipeThe 12km-long pipeline under Tauranga Harbour has failed four times in six months.12 Nov 05:23 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesNgāi Te Rangi welcomes Waitangi Tribunal finding on Government's te reo policiesTauranga iwi Ngāi Te Rangi says the fight for te reo Māori is not over yet.12 Nov 03:30 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Join the dots': Project aims to map how land use shapes life beneath the seaPeople may not realise how much what we do on the land affects the seas, a professor says.12 Nov 03:09 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'She was painting my face': Teen boy denies sexually violating friend's young sisterAn accused teenager has given evidence in his judge-alone trial.12 Nov 02:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesThird person charged with murder of Tristan Oakes in Te PukeSix people are due to appear in Tauranga District Court this afternoon.12 Nov 12:38 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesHow a Pāpāmoa man shed 87kg in 11 monthsBen Pamment once weighed 157kg after suffering a knee injury.11 Nov 11:31 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesOrange warning: Heavy rain, strong winds expected for BoP MetService warns the Bay of Plenty could see up to 100mm of rain by Thursday.11 Nov 11:30 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesSerious crash blocks southern access to WhitiangaPolice say one person has serious injuries after the crash near Moewai Rd.11 Nov 10:59 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhakaari in 'low-energy eruptive phase', ash unlikely to reach coastSulphur dioxide from the volcano was detected by satellite this month.11 Nov 10:29 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesBeloved principal steps down after 23 years 'We’re here for the kids and we do it for the kids.' 11 Nov 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesDame Lisa Carrington to enter Māori Sports Hall of FameCarrington joins Māori sporting greats at Tūrangawaewae Marae ceremony.11 Nov 03:57 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesThunderstorm risk as wild weather set to drench upper North IslandHeavy rain watches are in place from Northland to Gisborne on Wednesday.11 Nov 04:00 AM
Bay of Plenty Times‘We’re back to go even bigger’: Tauranga Moana Manu Champs returnThe Tauranga Moana Manu Champs returns to the city’s revamped waterfront.11 Nov 01:42 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'More than a tragic accident': Man lied about mate's death after shooting him on hunting tripJudge: 'If you had been complying with the law, this would never have happened'.11 Nov 01:24 AM
