Bay of Plenty Times'No cause for concern': Bomb squad stood down after suspicious package clearedPolice were called to Matua, Tauranga, after the package was reported just before midday.27 Sep 06:53 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesFamily who fought council over unconsented dwelling have 'significant change of heart'They originally claimed they should be able to do whatever they wanted with their land.27 Sep 12:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesCity council sank $4.7m into scrapped pool plansBut the council's new plan has the backing of several community sport groups.26 Sep 06:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Out of kilter': Region's bus fares hiked for first time in seven years'We have to show that we are committed to getting our finances right in public transport.'26 Sep 04:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesPublic backs dragon as search begins for new siteThe 1.2m-tall dragon is built entirely from scrap-metal vehicle parts.26 Sep 03:15 AM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesMan claims child exploitation material was for 'research'Barry Ramsay says he bought two children sex toys 'to answer their questions'.26 Sep 02:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesFresh start: Tridents kick off 2025/26 season with open day for all agesThe Tridents will debut youth and masters women’s American football teams.26 Sep 12:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesAvocado orchards donate tonnes fallen fruit after 'devastating winds'About 85 bins of avocados have already been rescued from four orchards.25 Sep 10:33 PM
Bay of Plenty Times‘We need someone to believe in us’: Scheme tackles Māori home ownership barriersIf trends continue, almost all Māori could be renters by 2061, an ANZ report warns. 25 Sep 08:39 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesSalvage operation under way for twice-sunk launchMaritime NZ is investigating the cause of the latest sinking near Slipper Island.25 Sep 05:35 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesPolice assess fresh information after daylight attack on womanThe woman, in her 40s, was grabbed from behind while walking in Pāpāmoa on Sunday.25 Sep 03:07 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesFrom first swings to big dreams: Juniors share course with golf idolsThe event drew 11 junior teams and 12 pros despite challenging weather.25 Sep 12:35 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesTrail bike crackdown: Cash, cannabis, bikes seized in ŌpōtikiPolice seized cannabis, cash and a trail bike during the searches.25 Sep 12:12 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Feels like extortion': Kitchen Things customers asked to stump up thousands more for purchased itemsKitchen Things and its related entities owe creditors more than $16.6 million.24 Sep 11:42 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesCar collides with house: Person taken to hospitalOne patient is being taken to Tauranga Hospital with moderate injuries.24 Sep 11:18 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesElection candidate dies in Thames-CoromandelHe had been scheduled to speak at a Meet the Candidates event last night.24 Sep 11:15 PM
BusinessRich-listers' Ubco rescue: Sale price revealedReceivers say the electric motorcycle maker will stay in Mount Maunganui.24 Sep 08:58 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesA single ski at 130km/h: Gutsy teen crowned world championShe scored a perfect 3000 points after winning three heats and placing second in another.24 Sep 06:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesOne critical after car and bus crash in BoPFire crews are working to rescue a person trapped after a Tauranga collision. 24 Sep 07:20 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesAussie DJ to perform iconic cricket ground's first major concertFisher drew 22,000 fans to Auckland’s Victoria Park in January this year. 24 Sep 05:30 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesBurning rubber: Town faces fresh wave of foul odour reportsInvestigators have identified a home and an industrial site as possible sources.24 Sep 04:43 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesBerry exciting! Julians marks 50 years with global crewPaul and Monica Julian take stock at their Whakatāne berry farm.24 Sep 01:17 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesMajor Tauranga CBD construction site opens for one day eventVisitors can step inside the under-construction civic precinct site on Sunday.24 Sep 12:01 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesThat sinking feeling: Luxury 18m launch goes down a second timeIt sank off Coromandel while under tow from Tauranga to Whangārei.23 Sep 09:28 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMost council hopefuls back strong Māori role in resource protection - survey'The role of mana whenua and decision making came through really strongly.'23 Sep 09:19 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Horrid scene': Birds die in 'localised poisoning' at Pāpāmoa parkAn upset witness suspects bird feed found at the scene had been poisoned.23 Sep 06:47 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesHeavy rain and storms set to batter northern North IslandThunderstorms and localised downpours are expected across Northland this morning.23 Sep 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhy a 19-year-old Aucklander wants to be Western Bay's mayorDanielle Borell-Faa’soo says she would move back to Western Bay if elected.23 Sep 05:00 PM
Opinion'Everything changed': From preparing for the Olympics to learning to walk againJason Eade said he was 'lucky to be alive' after a motorbike accident in 1991.23 Sep 06:00 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Scary experience': Victim shaken after Pāpāmoa attackThe assault happened about 4.40pm as the woman walked along Maranui St, Pāpāmoa .23 Sep 04:43 AM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesMan accused of child sex offences tried to 'destroy' laptop, court told The 67-year-old is facing 24 charges, 17 of which relate to two children.23 Sep 12:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesHeavy rain watch issued for Bay of PlentyTwo separate weather fronts are driving widespread rain across the North Island.22 Sep 11:23 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesRoadworks ahead: Five key sites on SH29 set for major upgrades until 2026The first 1.5km rebuild near Valley View Rd begins this Sunday.22 Sep 08:44 PM
Bay of Plenty Times‘Perfect spot’: Community backs $2.5m playground proposalConstruction is set to begin in early 2027.22 Sep 07:58 PM
