Bay of Plenty TimesDeath probe: Police focus on how two people died on Pukehina propertyThe woman’s death is classed as suspicious, the man’s as unexplained.12 Jan 03:02 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesRoad closures and racing: Mount festival set to take over the weekendFirst staged in 1990, the Tauranga Half is one of NZ’s oldest triathlons.12 Jan 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty Times'Frightened all the time': Inside a $3m kiwifruit tax evasion scam'Money mule' was allegedly kidnapped and assaulted after threatening to blow the whistle.12 Jan 01:00 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Definite increase': The rise of 3D-printed firearmsPolice say 3D guns are being printed in houses and garages throughout New Zealand.11 Jan 11:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesBody found after man fails to return from swim in Rotorua lakeThe death comes amid multiple weekend water tragedies across New Zealand.11 Jan 10:42 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesFive times over: Driver charged after Mount crashPolice say the incident began at 11.30am on Friday in Mount Maunganui.11 Jan 09:54 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesPickleball boom drives plan for Bay stadiumA planned stadium over a Blake Park car park could host 12 to 14 courts.11 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerHow 2026 could play out for your mortgage, investments and the electionOPINION: The OCR, now 2.25%, is tipped to reach the bottom of its cycle in 2026.11 Jan 03:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesHow to save $1326 a year: Programme launches in BoPThe four-week Every Bite pilot starts in February in Tauranga.10 Jan 11:04 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty Times'They are my heroes’: Son fought to save home during huge citrus tree nursery fireHow an unattended slash burnoff extensively damaged a Te Puna citrus tree nursery.10 Jan 07:59 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesSearch for missing swimmer continues after deadly day in waterThe swimmer was seen struggling in the Waikato River near Graham Island.10 Jan 07:02 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Couldn't quite believe it': Athletics prodigy Sam Ruthe helps visually impaired boy smash PBRuthe had planned to attend the event to meet athletes, but instead took to the track.10 Jan 03:44 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesTwo dead, one missing after water tragedies in Canterbury, Bay of Plenty and WaikatoAnother person suffered critical injuries after a water incident at Mahurangi East.10 Jan 02:42 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesHeat alerts for 15 centres amid scorching temps, severe gales pose 'extreme' fire dangerThe MetService-issued heat alerts include several holiday hot spots.10 Jan 12:26 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWoman hurt in fall from boot of moving car as kids bonnet surfed – policePolice say she is in hospital after suffering a brain bleed in the incident.09 Jan 11:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'In shock': Social housing tenant ordered to leave 'uninhabitable' mouldy homeShe was one of 11 tenants given a 'bombshell' seven-day notice period in August.09 Jan 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'He was relentless': Woman violently raped by partner had bruises for weeksShe told the man to stop having sex with her, but he wouldn't, and then he beat her.09 Jan 06:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesIsland home 'lost' to fire as rising temperatures prompt warningIt was one of several blazes crews across the Bay of Plenty battled on Thursday.09 Jan 03:21 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesThree people injured in three-vehicle crash in Lower KaimaiThe crash happened about 3pm. 09 Jan 03:14 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesBoxing Day bust: $6.5m cocaine and meth haul seized at portCustoms officers seize 18kg of cocaine and meth at the Port of Tauranga. 09 Jan 02:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesSummer scorcher: The Bay swim spots to enjoy and those to avoid this weekendMany people in the region will be looking for the perfect place to cool off this weekend. 09 Jan 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty Times‘We’ve got a big problem': Meth use in NZ spikes to record highConsumption doubled in the second half of 2024, according to wastewater testing.09 Jan 01:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesTaste of the future: Teen chefs join Chelsea Winter at Avo Fest kitchenThe teens will cater for corporate guests and prep dish samples for crowds.09 Jan 12:00 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Records could roll': Heat alerts issued, forecast temperatures to reach 38CHastings is now forecast to reach 38C on Sunday, with 36C expected in Napier.08 Jan 11:13 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesUffindell wins uncontested reselection in TaurangaBoundary changes will shift Tauranga west and move Mount Maunganui out.08 Jan 11:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesRevealed: Where the Bay of Plenty’s Lotto millions were won last yearThere's $8m up for grabs this Saturday, but does it matter where you buy your ticket?08 Jan 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty Times'Impossible': 6yo autistic girl faces deportation to Brazil after visa declinedHer family has been in NZ since 2022 and her parents and brother have visas until 2029.08 Jan 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesSwims, gelato and hot tempers in the carpark: How the Bay's faring in the heatWith Tauranga forecast to hit 30C this weekend, crowds are flocking to the beach. 08 Jan 02:47 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWorld cross country test: Rotorua running star to chase glory in FloridaRotorua talent Hannah Gapes is the reigning national cross country champion.08 Jan 02:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesNZ's hottest day, wettest and sunniest centre: 2025 weather wrap for BoPSmall town records NZ's top temperature of 2025 at a sizzling 35.6C.08 Jan 01:03 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesSummer injury surge: Holiday hotspot racks up 7700 ACC claimsHundreds of injuries across the region were linked to swimming and surfing.08 Jan 12:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWatch: Hundreds of lightning strikes recorded as 'amazing' electrical storm hits'We were all listening for the thunder and we were like, ‘there’s no thunder'.'07 Jan 11:04 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Extreme fire danger' as 37C scorcher looms, alerts issued for hot spotsForecasts of 30C+ in multiple centres will see a scorching end to this week. 07 Jan 10:16 PM
OpinionOpinion: Five moves to keep your business ahead in a volatile 2026 economyGlobal turmoil and AI advances mean 2026 will not reward ‘business as usual’.07 Jan 09:00 PM
