Bay of Plenty TimesFatal SH29 crash forces school closureThe two-vehicle crash happened just before 6am.23 Apr 12:04 AM
PremiumBay of Plenty Times'White-collar drug': Why this region is NZ's cocaine hotspotIt comes as the country hits a record high for the drug’s consumption.18 Apr 07:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesPolice warn of scam callers posing as officersScammers claim to be Tauranga police officers probing fake banknotes from big banks.17 Apr 04:42 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Hearts are breaking': Rugby club, mayor pay tribute to boys killed in Kawerau16 Apr 08:32 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesKawerau river tragedy: Boys killed by collapsing bank were 10 and 1116 Apr 06:39 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Calculating, deceitful': Serial con woman jailed for web of tax, loan and passport frauds15 Apr 05:00 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Zero places to go': Fears after council targets people living in cars14 Apr 10:36 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesDog mauling leaves family pet fighting for life, sparks call for tougher lawsThe 11-year-old dog suffered extreme injuries and has already had two surgeries.24 Mar 09:56 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesHorror weekend on NZ roads sees six dead in six separate crashesPolice most recently confirmed a death in a Bay of Plenty crash this afternoon. 22 Mar 06:50 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesLockdown lifted after Tauranga police arrest person with alleged weaponOne mother says a teacher rushed her daughter inside amid the alert.16 Mar 09:34 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWatch: Teen scooter rider kicks courier van in road rage outburstDHL said its courier was unharmed, but the event illustrates the risks drivers face.13 Mar 09:18 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesGang tangi focus: Police step up presence for BoP funeral processionPolice expect large numbers of gang members travelling from across New Zealand.11 Mar 10:05 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesGrandmother of boy killed by dogs will support accused owner in court'It feels like we are all being made to relive what happened that day.'11 Mar 05:03 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTe Puke Highway crash causes major delaysThe crash near Collins Lane has left two people with moderate injuries.11 Mar 02:44 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesOne person moderately hurt after Welcome Bay crashFour people were checked by Hato Hone St John at the roadside scene.10 Mar 02:46 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesMother’s push for new search in David Holland disappearance caseThe Tauranga Hospital doctor has not been seen since March 2022.08 Mar 07:02 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Meth-addled' pair's $70k crime wave led police on dangerous pursuitThey stole cars, a caravan and broke into a man's home, threatening him at knifepoint.04 Mar 01:59 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesFamily 'blindsided' as police revisit boy's fatal dog attack investigationThe whānau of Timothy Rolleston-Bryan say they feel 'blindsided' by the open police case.03 Mar 10:29 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesCar plunges into water near Tauranga shopping centreFirefighters were called to Fraser Cove after reports a car entered the water.01 Mar 08:22 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesFour injured in two separate Tauranga crashesA car caught on fire following one of the crashes.28 Feb 09:59 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Heinous attack': Man charged after woman injured in BOP assaultPolice say a woman suffered moderate injuries and is 'extremely shaken'.27 Feb 02:58 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesMan charged after alleged clan lab found at Ōkere FallsSpecialist staff from Auckland are examining the address today.25 Feb 10:33 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Two-edged sword': Fears new police move-on powers target homeless, not causesNew police powers to move on beggars and rough sleepers sparks alarm from social agencies.25 Feb 03:37 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesPublic welcome at funeral service for 'colourful character' Dax HollandThe man accused of killing the Tauranga rough sleeper has appeared in court.23 Feb 07:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTauranga homeless community in 'shock' after death of one of their ownDax Holland's death is being investigated as a homicide, police have confirmed.18 Feb 11:18 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesRed hat assault: Four charged after youth attacked in WhakatāneAll four men face aggravated robbery charges in the Whakatāne court.18 Feb 12:43 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesHomicide investigation launched after man’s body found in Tauranga parkA Monday post-mortem led police to treat the death as a homicide.17 Feb 10:17 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMan charged after alleged early-morning Mount landslide cordon breachMāori Wardens helped police locate the man at the unstable landslide site.17 Feb 07:52 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesPolice chief Tim Anderson on Mount landslide grief, leadership and his new jobWith 32 years in the police, he is known for plain speaking and empathy.17 Feb 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesCar ploughs into bakery window in TaurangaThe crash happened at the busy Gate Pā shopping centre in Tauranga.16 Feb 02:58 AM