Bay of Plenty TimesWater death: Person pulled unresponsive from Pilot BayEmergency services were notified just before 8.20am.09 Jan 12:23 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'I want to know he’s okay': Sister of man missing three weeks speaks outHis sister said the last contact was Jarrad calling their father on December 18.08 Jan 06:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWatch: Truck’s 'shocking' overtaking on Kaimāī Range prompts investigations'Pretty bloody scary,' said one comment.08 Jan 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times‘I gave birth to her and I lost her’: Ambulance delays haunt grieving motherCalls for 100% Government funding of ambulance services amid rising complaints and delays.08 Jan 04:00 PM
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 TimesRoad closures: Triathlon event to shut eastbound lanes on toll roadEastbound lanes closed for Tauranga Half Triathlon, best viewing on Marine Parade.08 Jan 12:05 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesTrack closure on Mauao next weekA popular walking track around Mauao will be closed next week in Tauranga.07 Jan 09:34 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesCBD waterfront's $42m (so far) revamp: What people think'I love everything about it,' one mum says of the $5 million new playground.07 Jan 08:40 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Noose with your name on it': Warrant issued for man who threatened to 'hang' PM'I’ve got a noose with your name on it,' he wrote of Dame Jacinda Ardern during her term.07 Jan 03:49 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesCause of fire that caused traffic chaos investigatedAt the same time, a power outage affected 200 properties in the same area.07 Jan 02:09 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesTrial to reduce road cone use in TaurangaThe council says it could mean completing four jobs an hour instead of one.06 Jan 07:59 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Patterns of behaviour': Schools fight to get more students attending class'It’s addressing the habit of attending ... fronting up in a timely fashion'.06 Jan 05:18 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Really awesome': Internship shapes careers for Tauranga rangatahiInternship gives iwi members an opportunity to gain experience while building depth.06 Jan 03:01 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesHealth NZ redundancies: More than $251k paid out in Bay of Plenty, Lakes'We’ve lost people ... all vital to making sure a hospital functions accordingly.'05 Jan 10:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'This is a true taonga': Piece of centuries-old waka found in stream'Some people would think it is just a piece of wood and let it drift through.'05 Jan 02:02 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesHow a free service fights loneliness with calls from caring strangersThe free service providing companionship and conversation is staffed by volunteers.04 Jan 10:15 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesAbuse survivors' group backs man’s move to reject King’s Service MedalFears survivors of abuse in faith-based institutions will be 'ghosted' in redress system.04 Jan 07:51 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'All the hard work paid off': Basketballer picked to represent NZ in new teamHow sport helped a bullied boy find his happy place after a traumatic brain injury.03 Jan 11:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesThe four summer activities that racked up $16.5m in ACC payouts in one region'You don’t want to spend your summer holiday in A and E.'03 Jan 03:01 AM
Bay of Plenty Times‘Serious concerns’: Appeal for help to find man missing for two weeks.The Tauranga man was reported missing in Hamilton on December 19.03 Jan 01:16 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesHow Noel Harris went from legendary jockey to mentor extraordinaireHe has been recognised in the 2025 New Year Honours.03 Jan 01:05 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesRiver Sounds music festival in February to be the last - organisersThe last River Sounds festival will raise funds for a Tauranga mental health service.02 Jan 10:05 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesRoad rebuild to begin on SH2 near Te PunaOvernight SH2 rebuild aims to improve safety and reduce delays from roadworks.02 Jan 09:18 PM
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
