Bay of Plenty TimesRural primary school principal 'gutted' after thieves steal 'essential' tools'They are just stealing from the students.'02 Jan 04:01 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesPopular Mount Maunganui beach closes after 2m shark swims through flagsThe shark was first sighted by patrol crews 100m to the right of the flags.02 Jan 05:08 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Silliness': Incidents prompt warning for beachgoers in 'most dangerous month'Holidaymakers urged to stay cautious; lifeguards report manageable issues.02 Jan 04:03 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesOlympian Mahé Drysdale reflects on first months as Tauranga mayor'We haven’t found a house yet - the housing crisis is real.'02 Jan 01:53 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 Times'Wholly unnecessary': Bay road toll rises after horror December in RotoruaToo many people have died on local roads, say police.01 Jan 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'I can’t find the words': Horror author's ironic take on NY honour'I’m supposed to be a wordsmith and just can’t get the words out.'01 Jan 03:55 PM
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
OpinionAleyna Martinez'Grab your rolling pin': What Tauranga leaders want to see in 2025A regional deal, a bigger pie, roads, health funding solutions and unity on the wishlists.31 Dec 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesFifty years of service to conservation: 'The environment does have some value'Julian Fitter has been contributing to conservation for half a century.31 Dec 03:45 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesPaws and order: New police dog teams unleashedDogs and handlers graduate to boost force's frontline capacity nationwide.31 Dec 03:02 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Incredible band': US music legends The Roots rock Summer Haze festivalJimmy Fallon's house band is one of the biggest acts visiting the Bay this summer.31 Dec 12:52 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Is this for real?': Honour surprises Ngāi Te Rangi kaumātuaIhaka has been honoured with an ONZM for services to Māori and governance.30 Dec 11:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesHonoured power sector leader on pouring his 'heart and soul' into 55-year career'It’s important to find your passion as when you love what you do, you do your best work.'30 Dec 04:01 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'Rush hour' driver caught on phone three days in a row on same road - policeHe's among more than 2000 people snapped for the same offence this year in the region.29 Dec 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesYoung Kiwi music artist's career turning point: 'I just feel like I’m in a dream'Frankie Venter's first headline show in Tauranga was the turning point of her career.29 Dec 03:00 AM
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
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesThe drug-dealing Mongrel Mob boss who had $68k cash in a Louis Vuitton handbagThe gang leader was seen in a pub carpark buying 1kg of meth for $140,000.27 Dec 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesSearch continues for man who swam away from police during chaseIwi places rāhui on Ōhiwa Harbour as search for missing swimmer intensifies.26 Dec 11:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesBoP summer music festival guide: Kiwi band reveals 'ridiculous' ritualThe hottest music festivals in Taupō, Tauranga, Mount Maunganui and Coromandel.26 Dec 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesRetailers cashing in on customers' happy vibesBoxing Day shoppers in Rotorua and Tauranga are happy to be spending.26 Dec 04:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesFinal year of school to remember: 'I wasn’t thinking I would make it to where I did'A Year 13 student achieves success – and has big career goals.26 Dec 12:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesMixed Christmas sales for Bay retailers amid cost-conscious shoppersBay of Plenty retailers report mixed Christmas spending figures, but some remain upbeat.25 Dec 07:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times‘Heart-wrenching’: Kiwi recalls aid efforts after catastrophic tsunamiTauranga's Greg Brownless remembers the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami tragedy.25 Dec 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTauranga libraries log million-plus book loans in 2024, but which was the favourite? NZ biographies outmuscle Prince Harry; digital memberships available during library closure.25 Dec 02:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTwo dead in separate Christmas road toll crashesThe deaths are the first in this year's Christmas road toll period.24 Dec 06:26 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesRainy Christmas forecast for Bay of Plenty and beyondMetService forecasts warm, wet Christmas for Bay of Plenty, rain easing by Dec 27.24 Dec 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesChristmas dinner for all at St Peters in the CityA set menu of cold meats, roasted veges and desserts will be served by volunteers.23 Dec 09:13 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Good for business': Cafe owner hails street's return to two-way trafficBusinesses say sales have dropped since the road was made one-way.23 Dec 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesPitmaster's tip for perfect Christmas turkey: 'Brine for juicy results'Jefferies and family will enjoy a leg of lamb with summer sides.22 Dec 09:03 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesPolice warn of ‘zero tolerance’ for speeding as Tauranga’s road toll fallsPolice reveal the identity of Tauranga pedestrian fatality injured in Pyes Pa crash.22 Dec 04:02 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesRevealed: The items Bay people are trying to sneak into courtA disregard for authority could be why those attending court are thumbing their noses.21 Dec 11:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'A sanctuary for so many children': Dancing school closes after decades of teaching'The contribution they’ve made to ballet in this country ... has been immense.'21 Dec 06:03 PM
