Bay of Plenty Times'Insects will go nuts': Creepy crawlies expected to emerge after wet weatherPest exterminators: 'We are standing by for an influx of calls.'03 Feb 09:00 PM
Waitangi Day: What's on and what's not this long weekendThe Tauranga Moana Waitangi Day dawn service has been cancelled due to bad weather.03 Feb 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesProbation service fails device check on released killerMonica Cantwell's rapist and murderer's life free in society revealed.03 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesSonya Bateson: Expensive school uniforms a yoke around parents’ necksOPINION: If we got rid of uniforms, we could see hand-me-downs back in the schoolyard.02 Feb 07:50 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesHeavy rain: Major slips hit soaked regionA number of local roads are closed.02 Feb 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMaungatapu landslide: More slips loom for Tauranga as authorities brace for more rainThe council says clean-up will start once forecasted heavy rain passes.01 Feb 11:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Flying off the pallets': 1500 sandbags distributed amid heavy rain warningThe sandbags were on offer to anyone who felt they needed to protect their property.01 Feb 10:40 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTrial date set for eight people accused of murdering Mitchell Te KaniSeven men and a woman are accused of murdering the Tauranga man last year.01 Feb 08:23 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesThe 'accessible minister': New Education Minister's goals and focusTauranga-based list MP Jan Tinetti has been named the new Education Minister.01 Feb 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesLetters to the editor: Support the Tauranga Domain hands-off campaignOPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say in our letters to the editor.01 Feb 08:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Danger': Tauranga Domain closed after slips and damaged groundsField usually used for cricket and rugby is now a pit of mud scarred by heavy vehicles.01 Feb 05:11 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesLive: Red warning for BoP and Coromandel, further rain expectedMetService upgraded the warning to red this afternoon for parts of the Bay of Plenty.31 Jan 10:37 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesSubscribers weigh in on Hipkins' chance to prove his differences as a leaderOPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.31 Jan 10:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'It's just colossal': Flood damage to Waimarino estimated to be $90kThe adventure park became submerged by metre-deep water in the floods.31 Jan 06:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesPlumbers share advice on how to protect your home from floodingIt's not unusual to find tennis balls or children's toys blocking up drains, plumbers say.31 Jan 05:01 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesSH2 closed in Karangahake Gorge, more bad weather on the way.It comes as a severe weather warning has been issued for the Bay of Plenty tomorrow.31 Jan 04:49 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesTe Puke bridge: Temporary bridge set to be installedAbout 30 properties upstream from the bridge have been impacted.31 Jan 12:25 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Err on the side of caution': Mayor urging residents to be on high alertHeavy rain and strong winds are forecast for the Bay of Plenty over the next few days.30 Jan 10:13 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTrain track closure could cause 'serious problems' for logging industryKiwiRail says high water levels are impeding the investigation and track assessment.30 Jan 09:23 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesA 'complete write-off': Family’s belongings, car left ‘submerged’ after flooding“At about 1am, it was turning into a lake.”30 Jan 05:22 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTauranga schools prepare for rolls increases in 2023Principals' concerns over provisional roll numbers.30 Jan 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Lucky to get out alive': Family escape from home after mudslide hits“We are still trying to get our head around what happens next.”29 Jan 04:14 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'The bridge has gone': About 30 properties affected after bridge washes outThe council is working to establish a possible emergency access track.29 Jan 01:05 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesSevere weather warnings lifted, people urged to stay away from rivers, floodwatersAnyone who sees any flooding or slips is asked to ring the council.29 Jan 12:10 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Carnage': Train derails near Te Puke after 'significant' rainfallThe two-person train crew are uninjured.28 Jan 10:18 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesCash, alcohol, chocolate and cruises: The gifts offered to policeMost gifts were accepted and either donated to a charity or shared among staff.28 Jan 09:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'The right person for the job': Tauranga principals keen to see Jan Tinetti pick up education portfolioTinetti has strong backing from former colleagues ahead of a major party reshuffle.27 Jan 08:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Call it the uniform mortgage': Family finances under pressure as schools returnOne Tauranga charity will spend thousands this month buying uniforms for students.27 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesJo Raphael: Personal attacks on ex-PM shamefulOPINION: At least eight people were charged with threatening to kill her during her term.27 Jan 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Not afraid of a bit of rain': One Love festival 'all go' despite wet weatherSurf Lifesaving champs also still on, but Black Falcon display off.27 Jan 03:25 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesLocal Focus: Beach volleyball event to bring millions into local economyMount Maunganui hailed as “the perfect place” for beach volleyball in New Zealand.27 Jan 01:01 AM
Bay of Plenty Times‘Severe weather incoming’: Heavy rain and strong winds to hit holiday weekend areasMetService has placed heavy rain warnings across the upper North Island.26 Jan 09:41 PM
Bay of Plenty Times‘Bigger and better’: Auto Extravaganza to go ahead after two years disruptionThe car, bike and truck show will take place on The Strand with proceeds going to St John.26 Jan 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesFree lodging, 'triple' the pay: NZ nurse moving to Australia speaks out'I do know I will never be able to afford a home and that is something I'd like to do.'26 Jan 06:00 PM
