Bay of Plenty TimesHow a ‘near death’ experience changed one woman’s path to hope and happinessHills is giving a free talk on hope beyond suicide on April 4 in Pāpāmoa.03 Apr 04:00 AM
Bay of Plenty Times‘Privileged and excited’: Pāpāmoa mum’s journey to Ironman successNicole Storm cried with pride for 30 minutes after finishing her first Ironman.17 Mar 07:08 PM
Bay of Plenty Times‘He was dead’: Ducks harmed in suspected animal cruelty caseA Muscovy duck was found with tape on its back and a broken wing.14 Mar 03:00 AM
Bay of Plenty Times‘Desperate need’: Calls grow for Pāpāmoa East community hubA Pāpāmoa East centre needs to be prioritised, a reverend says. 06 Mar 07:59 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesPāpāmoa Fire Brigade retires siren Pāpāmoa's fire brigade has retired its siren for emergencies.04 Mar 03:18 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesBystanders rescue struggling swimmer in ‘rough’ Pāpāmoa surf'This could have easily ended in a fatality,' lifeguard warns.03 Mar 01:51 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesPāpāmoa College mural celebrates student successA newly completed, massive mural at Pāpāmoa College is drawing attention.01 Mar 03:34 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Attacked' with rocks: Man spends $5k on lights, cameras after council 'inaction'The damage has been so severe that the resident received a $28K insurance payout.20 Feb 09:01 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesSon was insane when he stabbed his father to death as he washed dishes, judge finds'He was incapable of knowing his actions were morally wrong.'18 Feb 08:03 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesCalls for change: Tauranga urged to licence professional dog walkersCall for professional dog walkers’ licence in Tauranga14 Feb 11:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesSecond BoP daycare has child escape, found by member of publicThe incident sparked a risk assessment and supervision review.09 Feb 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesCollege’s $70m expansion to double campusThe $70m project adds four buildings, including a tech centre and library.09 Feb 04:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhy fast-growing schools are having to say 'No' to new students'The ministry won’t give you more buildings if you have too many out-of-zone enrolments.'06 Feb 04:03 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty Times‘Started from nothing’: From cleaning flats to running a holiday home businessThe 'boutique' business manages holiday homes in Mount Maunganui and Pāpāmoa.24 Jan 03:18 AM
Bay of Plenty Times‘The smoke is massive': Scrub fire 90% suppressedA scrub fire has broken out in Kairua, Tauranga.24 Jan 02:31 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesTaxi driver fields Lotto callsA taxi driver has been receiving Lotto inquiries to his 0800 number.19 Jan 12:52 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesPāpāmoa residents woken by early morning floodHeavy rain floods Pāpāmoa; firefighters clear drains, water recedes.15 Jan 10:12 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesGrassroots effort brings shade to Pāpāmoa ParkThe project came after a group of mothers raised concerns about the lack of shade.15 Jan 08:21 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMount Maunganui beach evacuated by two-metre sharkIt is the latest in a flurry of shark sightings across NZ beaches this summer.09 Jan 03:24 AM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty Times'Rollercoaster year': Entrepreneurs share their highs and lowsNew products and international expansion are on the cards for the two businesses.08 Jan 01:30 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesPike River, earthquakes and cats up trees: Former firefighter honouredIan Pickard has been honoured for 50 years of life-saving service.02 Jan 01:03 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesFights, fireworks, family fun and almost 4500 breath tests: Tauranga rings in 2025Police were 'pleased' overall but not everyone in the city was on their best behaviour.31 Dec 11:29 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesNew Year Honours: Bay of Plenty, Coromandel, Taupō recipients namedPlus - we ask why one city, unusually, has no honourees on this year's list.30 Dec 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Volunteering certainly helps': How widower copes after losing wife of 44 years'There’s a whole lot of people out there who you can help and talk to.'28 Dec 11:30 PM
OpinionOpinion: Reflections on a year of building community tiesOPINION: Coffee catchups, market visits a great way to connect with Bay residents.19 Dec 06:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times‘Super’ Christmas parade in PāpāmoaThe float parade had everything from Spider-Man to live sheep.08 Dec 03:17 PM
Te Puke TimesBook as a beacon: Ron's final tribute to seashells before he died'The book is here, so for me it’s 'mission accomplished,': Ron Murray.03 Dec 03:00 AM
Te Puke TimesVisitor numbers soar at Pāpāmoa Hills park after major upgradesNew entrance, carpark and tracks at Pāpāmoa Hills for improved visitor access.02 Dec 06:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesNeed 'never stops': Bay needs 2500+ blood and plasma donations by ChristmasMobile donation drives will be 'making it as easy as possible for people to donate'.25 Nov 10:03 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesFire contained at Pāpāmoa shopping centreA fire investigator has been requested to attend the scene.20 Nov 01:34 AM
Te Puke TimesJoin the Pāpāmoa food drive: Help families in need this Christmas'All donations will support Pāpāmoa families,' says co-ordinator Bruce Banks.18 Nov 07:15 PM
Te Puke TimesGardens on wheels and art unite at BOP Garden & Art FestivalTe Manawa o Pāpāmoa School showcases organic garden, coffee shop, and student-led tours.13 Nov 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Would not have made it to hospital': Tauranga after-hours clinic’s sudden closure upsets parentsMum who rushed son to the clinic after he 'split his head open' shocked by closure.13 Nov 04:01 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness$10.5m supermarket opening at $1b Pāpāmoa East developmentAbout 100 people will work at the store - one of several planned new supermarkets.03 Nov 04:00 PM
