Bay of Plenty Times‘He was dead’: Ducks harmed in suspected animal cruelty caseA Muscovy duck was found with tape on its back and a broken wing.14 Mar 03:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesEight Tauranga liquor stores caught selling alcohol to minorsThirty-four premises were visited by police and inspectors that day.14 Mar 01:17 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesResidents criticise mayor for inconsistency over ‘s*** deal’ Tauranga Mayor Mahe Drysdale called the marine precinct sale a ‘s... deal’.13 Mar 09:16 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesDigging for glory: Bay of Plenty’s finest compete in excavation showdownThe event features unique challenges like slam dunking a basketball with excavators.13 Mar 09:14 PM
Bay of Plenty Times‘Dark coppery red’: Lunar eclipse visible tonightJupiter and Mars will be visible during the eclipse, weather permitting.13 Mar 06:45 PM
Bay of Plenty Times‘Unique, essential’: Locals dismayed as pool hours remain unchangedThe council decided to keep the 7am opening to save on extra costs.13 Mar 06:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times$17m commitment: Te Puke care home set for major transformationThe project includes 36 new premium care rooms and 11 new villas.13 Mar 05:28 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: School lunch waste reflects entitlement, state dependencyOPINION: Our readers have their say.13 Mar 03:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times‘Hunger to learn’: Meet the Kiwis changing the rugby scene in Brazil'It's accelerating each and every year, which is awesome to see.'13 Mar 03:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWatch: Ute driver’s shock at undertaking truckHe overtook the truck using a passing lane before it sped up, he claims.12 Mar 09:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesPumice quarry owners, land owner fined $272k for consent breachesPaengaroa pumice quarry and landowner fined $272,000 for resource consent breaches.12 Mar 07:59 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesRare Bay of Plenty postal note and stamps in $1.5m auctionA Whakatāne postal note from 1893 is valued at $500 for the auction.12 Mar 07:46 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesCouncillor seeks inquiry into commission’s decisionsMayor Mahé Drysdale said focusing on past issues won't help the council progress.12 Mar 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTe Puna fire destroys man’s home, eight classic carsA Te Puna man lost his caravan in a fire, leaving him homeless.12 Mar 05:18 AM
Bay of Plenty Times‘Spotlight on exporters’: Bay of Plenty awards highlight achievementsThe event returns after a hiatus, celebrating Bay of Plenty exporters.12 Mar 12:54 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Didn’t get what we wanted': Pathlab workers strike for second time in two monthsMembers didn't like striking 'but it's ... our only means to enact any sort of change'.11 Mar 09:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times‘Extreme lengths’: Woman takes revenge on ex-partner’s new wife by revealing OnlyFans contentAn ex took screenshots of explicit content and sent them to victim's friends and family.11 Mar 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMother of missing Tauranga doctor makes fresh plea for help'Three years on from one of the worst days of my life as a mother and as a person.'11 Mar 04:45 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesBoP crash leaves one critically injured, road reopensTwo others were taken to Tauranga Hospital with moderate injuries.10 Mar 11:31 PM
Bay of Plenty Times‘Low trust’: Mount Maunganui street closure sparks community tensionMayor Mahé Drysdale said road changes aim to balance safety and accessibility.10 Mar 09:41 PM
Bay of Plenty Times‘Incredibly proud’: Omanu triumphs in national surf championshipsOmanu won the Alan Gardner Trophy for the first time in its 78-year history.10 Mar 07:25 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'It’s a perfect area': 89 new homes to be built in TaurangaConstruction will begin on the two-storey development at the end of 2025.10 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonProperty Insider: $7 billion Asia-Pacific fund hunts in NZData centres, warehouses, offices, properties under mortgagee sale: asset classes named.10 Mar 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Absolutely nuts': Three golfers smash aces in 24 hoursThree golfers each scoring a hole in one in the space of 24 hours.10 Mar 03:00 AM
Bay of Plenty Times‘I’m pretty good’: Young diver’s tips for a top manu after world champs successKadyn Kanohi, 12, came third in the Z Manu World Champs.09 Mar 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty Times‘Very busy road’: Bus lanes that racked up $1.4m in fines may become T3Mount Maunganui road responsible for about half of all bus-lane tickets over two years.09 Mar 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times‘Only meant to scare it’: Dog killed after being shot with slug gunGlenn Forsyth saw a dog eating bread he'd put out for birds. He shot it with a slug gun.08 Mar 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesThe ‘amazing’ highs and ‘huge toll’ of 38 years in real estate'I remember going home and saying to the kids ... ‘We’re going to Disneyland'.'08 Mar 09:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhat to expect at Baycourt’s must-see jazz festival eventsSteely DNA, a nine-piece band, will perform a Steely Dan tribute at the festival.08 Mar 03:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times‘Tragic irony’: Ex prison officer who worked in sex offenders unit convicted of child rapeShane Clayden was a custodial officer in a sexual offenders unit. Now he's an inmate.07 Mar 10:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMusic event companies put in liquidation, ‘gutted’ ticketholder fears for refundThe Timeless Summer Tour has been cancelled three months after being postponed. 07 Mar 06:29 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhy tree removal in Greerton has left locals feeling uprooted“I feel really, really sad. It’s taken character away."07 Mar 04:00 AM
Bay of Plenty Times15 boats damaged in marina fire, cause under investigationFour boats, including a yacht, were moved to the hard deck due to damage.06 Mar 10:05 PM
Bay of Plenty Times‘Desperate need’: Calls grow for Pāpāmoa East community hubA Pāpāmoa East centre needs to be prioritised, a reverend says. 06 Mar 07:59 PM