Bay of Plenty TimesSix people rescued from rip in Mount MaunganuiSurf lifeguards carried out 25 rescues across eastern region beaches on January 1.02 Jan 02:35 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesEastern region rescues soar as beach swimmers ignore flags, patrol hoursSurf lifeguards have carried out 93 rescues since October 25 in the Eastern region.01 Jan 07:39 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Lucky and blessed': Shirley Hooper honoured after 50 years of service to women's sportPāpāmoa's Shirley Hooper receives NY honour for services to netball and artistic swimming.30 Dec 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesNew Year Honours: Bay of Plenty, Rotorua, Taupō recipients namedThey include a former mayor, doctor, and two Citizens Advice Bureau managers.30 Dec 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesHe cancelled his health insurance due to 'exorbitant' premiums. Then he got cancerRay Le Prou said he was quoted $15,000 to have a mole removed from his face.29 Dec 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesPāpāmoa girl’s rare eye cancer found after glowstick accidentKaia is receiving chemo treatment only administered to a few NZ children. 26 Dec 05:02 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Forever missed': 50yo mum loses battle with bowel cancerThough her time was shorter than she hoped, she was grateful for every day she had.18 Dec 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorPressure grows on council to find new home for kids’ bike jumpsOPINION: Our readers have their say.17 Dec 03:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesCouncil spots unconsented work at $2.4m property on real estate adA man has been prosecuted for an unconsented cabana on his Pāpāmoa beachfront property.16 Dec 05:24 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Who has a spare $4000?' Seven streets must choose between chipseal and a big billAbout 435 Pāpāmoa households on asphalt streets invited to choose - with a tight deadline.15 Dec 05:05 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesThree rescues in one weekend for 15-year-old lifeguardJayden Harris, 15, was involved in three big rescues when the seas turned wild.05 Dec 01:15 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'It’s like the BMX to cycling': Coastal rowing regatta brings rowing to the next levelCoastal rowing debuts at the 2028 Olympics, lifting interest in the sport.04 Dec 10:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesHidden rips trigger early start for Tauranga lifeguard patrolsThe patrols will start early after a drowning at Mount Maunganui.30 Nov 06:45 PM
Bay of Plenty Times‘She’s dying, someone’s got to go’: Dramatic rescue as dad paddles into rip to save swimmerA Wellington father saved a swimmer from drowning at Pāpāmoa beach.28 Nov 05:02 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessPāpāmoa's Pacific Lakes retirement village opens new $40m community centreThree hundred residents get new amenities at their village: a new central hub.27 Nov 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty Times'No fuss' farewells: One in five funerals have no service or ceremonyNo goodbye can leave people with 'unresolved emotions' or 'disenfranchised grief'.26 Nov 06:37 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWaves glow blue: What's causing an 'ethereal' spectacle at PāpāmoaWitness Barbara Cowell, 78, said she’d never seen anything like it in all her years.24 Nov 07:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesSirens in Pāpāmoa for food driveThe 2025 Pāpāmoa Emergency Services Food Drive is at 5.30pm on Tuesday, November 25.23 Nov 08:54 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesAt 50, this mum isn't sure she'll see Christmas - what she wants you to know about bowel cancer'With time running short, we live differently. We don’t put things off anymore.'17 Nov 06:38 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTwo people bitten in Pāpāmoa as loose dogs attackAnimal Control and emergency services are on the scene after an attack in the beach area.14 Nov 03:13 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesResidents slam chip seal switch on quiet Pāpāmoa streetsUpgrading to asphalt would add about $3000 per household.10 Nov 08:16 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesPublic and lifeguards join forces in two rescuesTwo swimmers were rescued at Mount Maunganui and Papamoa on Saturday.09 Nov 03:10 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessMitre 10 cuts $71m loss as debt drops sharplyAndrea Scown, CEO for four years, tells how members are battling the tougher economy.24 Oct 04:03 PM
Bay of Plenty Times‘A real privilege’: National begins candidate selections for 2026 electionTom Rutherford is gunning for another term. 23 Oct 03:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesPāpā-mooola: Lotto player scores $200k paydayThe $20 million Powerball jackpot prize was not struck.15 Oct 08:22 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesLooking for a date or mate? The sport that's become a social phenomenonFrom friendly meets to budding romances, the padel community is thriving in NZ.03 Oct 03:00 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Unique installation': Artists bring wonder boxes to Tauranga Art GalleryTania Lewis-Rickard and Tawhai Rickard debut a collaborative art box installation. 30 Sep 02:04 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'A different type of policing': New sergeant leading Pāpāmoa stationTanerahi 'TK' Keno has 15 years’ police experience across multiple roles.27 Sep 04:00 PM
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 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 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
Bay of Plenty Times‘Perfect spot’: Community backs $2.5m playground proposalConstruction is set to begin in early 2027.22 Sep 07:58 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMum diagnosed at 26 explains why 'time matters' for people with MSShe was pregnant with her first child when a midwife appointment took an unexpected turn.14 Sep 07:18 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
