Bay of Plenty TimesBrothel in suburbia: Mount Maunganui home seized; Madam illegally employed up to 150 sex workersMay Chen operated three brothels out of Tauranga and Auckland.16 Sep 08:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesDragon slayers: Two-tonne public art sculpture forced off street corner'If you ask for permission, it takes years. Better to ask for forgiveness' - art gifter.11 Sep 08:53 PM
PremiumBay of Plenty TimesThe 'perfect storm' hitting Tauranga's construction industryConsents and filled jobs in the sector are down, but some see a turnaround coming.11 Sep 08:21 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesVoting countdown: Key dates, rules and what’s at stake in council elections08 Sep 09:23 PM
PremiumBay of Plenty TimesTauranga's 'massive' week: Record-breaking Aims Games 2025 wraps05 Sep 06:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesConveyor belt death: 80 warnings of multiple risks before worker died31 Aug 08:25 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWatch: Tearful reunion as NZ man and birth mum meet after 50 years apart30 Aug 04:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesNot doing less, but not doing more: What's been cut from the bus budgetBay of Plenty Regional Council cut $3.87m after an NZTA subsidy shortfall.26 Aug 06:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesCoroner rejects call for further inquiry into conveyor belt deathWesley Tomich died on an unguarded conveyor belt in 2023.25 Aug 07:37 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesUK hitmakers Rudimental to headline expanded NYE festivalFamous Last Words returns to Bay Park Mount Maunganui on December 31, 2025. 19 Aug 09:40 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Frustrated locals' vandalise city-centre parking machinesThe damage will cost thousands to fix.15 Aug 08:34 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesShellfish warning: Bloom spreads deadly biotoxin in BoPPeople are advised not to eat shellfish gathered between Mount Maunganui and Whakatāne.13 Aug 05:11 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesMeet the candidates running for Bay of Plenty Regional CouncilThere are 18 in the race for Tauranga's seats, 11 for Western Bay and three for Mauao.05 Aug 04:26 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesPaid parking would 'kill all the businesses', meeting hearsThe council delayed the start of paid parking to explore resident permits.01 Aug 06:02 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesPro-golfer's son joins the family business with simulation venture'I’ve seen the trend towards more popularity around the sport... more golf entertainment.'31 Jul 04:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesParking fees rile resident: 'Over $2000 a year just to park outside my house'Councillors rejected resident permits, which would exempt parking charges.28 Jul 07:49 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesMount residents fret as future of prime site in limboDeveloper behind 8-storey apartment plan 'couldn’t come to an agreement' with council.25 Jul 06:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Back on track': Greens push for regional rail revivalThe Green Party launched a petition to extend a regional passenger rail link to Tauranga.24 Jul 07:01 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesLGNZ backs Tauranga mayor's call for council structure reviewMahé Drysdale emphasised designing a system that works for local communities.23 Jul 05:01 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessElectric motorbike maker Ubco saved by rich-list familiesThe company will stay in Mount Maunganui.21 Jul 08:32 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Huge problems': Business owners upset over paid parking planSeveral streets and avenues to have new two-hour limits, with fines starting at $20.21 Jul 06:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesSpeedway secures Baypark lease extension to 2039Under the deal, Speedway Racing will upgrade the North Stand at their cost.18 Jul 03:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesNew home for Tauranga netball: $14m Baypark plan progressesThe new facility will include a new building plus 14 asphalt and nine cushioned courts.14 Jul 07:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesBaywide rugby: Whaka look to break 19-year droughtWhakarewarewa beat Greerton Marist 25-17 to reach the Baywide final.14 Jul 05:17 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Plague of hoons' on motorbikes tearing up Tauranga parks'Off they go waving their finger in the air.'13 Jul 07:03 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesKaitiaki fight pathogen endangering iconic Mauao pōhutukawaSeven guardians with ancestral ties lead the investigation on the maunga.10 Jul 07:24 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesThe amalgamation debate: Mayor claims 'no one’s prepared to act'Tauranga mayor wants 'tough' conversations now. Where do the 3 other BoP leaders stand?09 Jul 09:20 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Unique challenges': Fresh ideas sought for Mount Maunganui parking woesParking woes in The Mount have led the council to seek out-of-the-box solutions. 07 Jul 08:39 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Game-changer': Western BoP a step closer to Govt deal unlocking housing, jobsThe deal would aim to deliver 40,000 more homes and 35,000 new jobs.02 Jul 09:05 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Knew he was gone': Truck driver describes cyclist he'd hit lying on groundA judge says the truck driver wasn't at fault, as the road markings lacked clarity.01 Jul 07:00 AM
