Bay of Plenty TimesLifeguards perform CPR on child pulled from NZ's biggest wave poolMembers of the public handed the child to lifeguards, who were able to resuscitate them.02 Oct 06:39 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'All we could see was flames': Cause of three-car fire investigatedA fire investigator has examined the scene, as police investigate a wilful damage report.02 Oct 05:14 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesLeeder steps down after 12 years: The projects he's most proud ofDairy farmer Doug Leeder is retiring from the Bay of Plenty Regional Council.01 Oct 08:03 PM
Sport‘Hungry for more’: The innings that should change Black Cap’s life foreverTim Robinson wasn’t meant to face Australia, but scored an unbeaten century at Bay Oval.01 Oct 04:02 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesRobinson ton in vain, Australia hammer Black Caps in Chappell-Hadlee openerNew Zealand’s bowlers were powerless to stop their opponents at Bay Oval.01 Oct 09:24 AM
SportRavindra poised to join cricket's elite as Kiwi summer begins against AustraliaThe 25-year-old Black Cap has been tipped to become one of the game's modern greats.28 Sep 04:00 PM
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
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 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 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 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
PremiumPremiumBay 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 electionsOrange voting papers will be delivered to mailboxes from today.08 Sep 09:23 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesQ&A: Western BOP councillor candidates tackle the big issuesVoting in the council elections begins on Tuesday.07 Sep 11:43 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesTauranga's 'massive' week: Record-breaking Aims Games 2025 wrapsThis year's event hosted 14,000 athletes from 431 schools competing in 27 sporting codes.05 Sep 06:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesBehind the scenes at Mount Maunganui’s Syos as it triples staffSyos plans to triple its Mount Maunganui workforce within 12 months.03 Sep 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesŌtūmoetai crew win Aims Games hip-hop crown with Mario movesCrew member Sibheal Dobson, 12, loves dance and doesn't let her condition get in the way.01 Sep 01:43 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesConveyor belt death: 80 warnings of multiple risks before worker diedWorker's death followed 80 safety warnings in report.31 Aug 08:25 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWatch: Tearful reunion as NZ man and birth mum meet after 50 years apartMan was among thousands of indigenous kids taken from their birth families in Canada. 30 Aug 04:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesThe big boast only one Bay of Plenty restaurant can makeThe new award puts the Mount Maunganui wine bar in the 'top 40' of NZ, its owner says.27 Aug 07:24 PM
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