Bay of Plenty TimesWestern Bay mayor starts second term with focus on change and water reformsA regional deal could unlock funding for key housing and road projects.12 Oct 01:58 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesJames Denyer re-elected as Western Bay MayorDenyer said he was “extremely happy and relieved” to be re-elected.11 Oct 05:50 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesChip seal ordeal: Pāpāmoa road noise 'unbearable' and 'constant''You don’t even dare sit outside because it’s so loud,' says one disgruntled resident.10 Oct 05:06 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesLocal elections: Your last-minute voting guideVoting closes at midday Saturday, with results expected from 2pm.09 Oct 11:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTauranga mayor vows cheaper redo after $105m pool project haltedMayor Mahé Drysdale says the rebuild could now cost tens of millions less.08 Oct 09:31 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Hero' 10yo saves drowning toddler who was 'grey as concrete' from wave pool floorShe spotted the 3-year-old girl motionless on the bottom of NZ's biggest wave pool.07 Oct 06:16 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'I want to win a World Cup': Neesham not giving up on Black Caps futureInitially overlooked, the 35-year-old nearly played the winning hand against Australia.04 Oct 06:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMarsh century defies Black Caps as Australia seal series victoryNew Zealand's bowlers ultimately ran out of runs to defend at Bay Oval.04 Oct 10:16 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Daily struggle': Firefighters say staff shortages risk delayed responsesCareer firefighters are preparing to go on strike later this month.03 Oct 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesSecond T20 washed out, NZ lose chance to win back Chappell-HadleeRain had the final say on a damp evening at Bay Oval.03 Oct 08:55 AM
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
