Bay of Plenty TimesTeenage girl hit by car outside 'out-of-control' party, driver arrestedThe 14-year-old is in Starship Hospital in a serious condition.10 Jan 08:18 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty Times'They are my heroes’: Son fought to save home during huge citrus tree nursery fireHow an unattended slash burnoff extensively damaged a Te Puna citrus tree nursery.10 Jan 07:59 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWoman hurt in fall from boot of moving car as kids bonnet surfed – policePolice say she is in hospital after suffering a brain bleed in the incident.09 Jan 11:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesThree people injured in three-vehicle crash in Lower KaimaiThe crash happened about 3pm. 09 Jan 03:14 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesPukehina property where two found dead linked to former Zespri chairmanA woman was found dead on Jan 1; a man was found the next day elsewhere on the property.07 Jan 06:18 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'It's never too late': Mum with MS starts new career as police officerHolly Pass initially thought her MS diagnosis would hold her back.06 Jan 05:01 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWatch: 'It just went up so quickly' - Man charged with arson and assault after wild house fireNeighbours used garden hoses as windows exploded and flames shot metres high.05 Jan 11:13 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesDebris on road: Two injured in Eleventh Ave crashEmergency services were called to the two-car accident about 5pm.05 Jan 06:13 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Please come forward': Police plea after two deaths at Pukehina propertyA man and a woman were found dead in separate locations at the rural address.05 Jan 05:13 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesMan arrested 99km away after police track suspected hit-and-run vehicle on camerasPolice say the vehicle allegedly involved in incident headed over the Kaimais. 04 Jan 06:16 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesPolice investigate two deaths in separate houses on the same Bay of Plenty propertyA 50-year-old man has been arrested and charged over a woman's death.01 Jan 08:43 PM
Bay of Plenty Times2025 road toll: Grieving mum calls for tougher drug‑driving lawsNationwide roadside drug testing will not be in place until mid-2026.01 Jan 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesPositive night: Bay party hotspots busy but largely well-behavedAmbulance callouts fell to 177 between 10pm and 3am, down about 40% on previous years.01 Jan 12:34 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesNew Year Honours 2026: The full listThe 2026 New Year Honours are out today. Here's the list of New Zealanders recognised.30 Dec 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTauranga driver six times over limit 'lucky to be alive' after crashPolice continue to call on drivers to abide by the road rules.29 Dec 09:50 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesHoliday drivers warned: Police crackdown on speeding, phone use on SH29 and beyondMost road policing and booze bus staff will be on duty during the holiday break.25 Dec 05:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesPolice and Eagle helicopter deployed to Coromandel property after Christmas Day threatPerson taken into custody after reports of threatening behaviour.25 Dec 02:44 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesŌpōtiki death: Police name 45-year-oldThe crash happened on State Highway 35 near Ōpōtiki on December 19.23 Dec 11:31 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Driven to desperate acts': Inside the justice panel offering real second chancesPolice data shows 294 Western Bay referrals in 2024, up from about 267.23 Dec 05:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesTauranga crash: One in custody after car firePolice tracked the fleeing vehicle via traffic cameras in Tauranga.22 Dec 07:40 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesPolice scheme turns write-offs into sparesReusing parts from written-off cars saved police more than $1.3m last year.22 Dec 02:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesStruggle with cliffside rescue ‘tip of the iceberg’, firefighter saysThe Fire and Emergency call log records that police blocked a rescue helicopter over cost.18 Dec 07:45 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesThree new assistant commissioners appointed to bolster police leadershipThe trio have overseen some of the largest police operations in NZ in recent history. 18 Dec 01:30 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesPolice refused use of rescue chopper because they wrongly thought teenager was deadThe girl was stuck on the cliff for about four hours in the dark.17 Dec 08:15 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTauranga family weighs move to Israel after death threats at home, Bondi attack'It makes us feel that there is no safe place for Jews anywhere.'17 Dec 04:02 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesThird homicide probe launched in three days after man's body found in Tauranga property Emergency services were called to the Fraser St address at about 11.40am.14 Dec 03:36 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'He had big plans': Farmer killed in crash was planning marriage proposal Tony Fox, 34, died when a car hit a power pole on SH2 near Karangahake.11 Dec 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesCar hits power pole in Te PunaA car has hit a power pole on Te Puna Rd.06 Dec 07:27 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesBay of Plenty highway closed after two-vehicle crash, three seriously injuredEmergency services were called to the scene about 5.50pm.04 Dec 06:30 AM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesRetiree fears $26k gold bar lost as ex-councillor's firm collapsesShe is 'outraged' he has started two new companies with creditors still owed big money.03 Dec 07:08 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesOne dead, one injured after car crashes into BoP riverThe car left White Pine Bush Rd and plunged into a nearby river.02 Dec 05:59 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesCyclist badly hurt after ute mirror strike during Taupō Enduro raceThe crash left Tod Penberthy, 67, with six broken ribs and deep arm cuts.01 Dec 05:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesEmergency services gear up for Tauranga food driveTauranga and Mount Maunganui Foodbank drive is on Tuesday, December 2.30 Nov 10:58 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMajor Bay of Plenty highway closed after truck hits power poleEmergency services were called to the scene about 3.10pm.28 Nov 05:33 AM
