Bay of Plenty TimesMauao Motukauri track temporarily closed The closure lets crews safely remove scaffolding and fencing from the site.09 Dec 12:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesRunning star's record-breaking spikes top most-viewed auctions of 2025A Queenstown escape for St John and retro Coca-Cola cans also cracked the top 10.08 Dec 10:56 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Epic week' of giving: Big donors lift Tauranga foodbank drive to $122kThis year the Tauranga Community Foodbank has supported 23,618 people. 08 Dec 09:08 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Gutting': Jumps on kids' DIY bike track bulldozed after safety fearsDevastated residents challenge Tauranga council over sudden Pillans Rd Bike Track closure.08 Dec 07:59 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesBee-killing hornet alert: Growers urged to check hives and report nestsYellow-legged hornets prey on honeybees, putting pollination at risk.08 Dec 04:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesCocaine worth nearly $16m seized from container at Port of TaurangaSome of the 1kg bricks were branded with a hamster wearing a crown. 08 Dec 03:26 AM
Bay of Plenty Times‘Torpedo Twins’ and basketball brothers set for National Summer GamesTwo sets of Tauranga twins will compete in the Special Olympics NZ event in Christchurch.08 Dec 02:02 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWarm week ahead before cooler change on FridayToday's highs reach 26C in Tauranga and 27C in Rotorua, MetService says.08 Dec 12:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesKaimai Range SH29 shut overnight for five nightsThe closure runs from SH29/24 in Waikato to SH29/Cambridge Rd in Tauranga.07 Dec 10:50 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesCrash reportedly brings SH2 to a haltA crash has been reported in the southbound lane near Sandhurst Dr.07 Dec 10:49 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesSizzling start to summer as temperatures climb to 34C in North Island, heat alert issuedA heat alert has been issued for Gisborne as temperatures push into the 30s.07 Dec 08:15 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesRoaming dog reports rise 80% in district'Unrestrained animals in our communities are posing a threat to people daily.'07 Dec 08:12 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesClock ticking for Bay growers as 350 water consents near expiryAround 350 consents, including 240 relating to horticulture, will expire on Oct 1, 2026. 07 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerHow to respond: Building portfolios for a lower-return investment worldPrivate equity and private debt are still tipped for returns above 7% a year.07 Dec 03:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Ripped trust to shreds': Man welcomed into family home repeatedly raped 8yo cousinHe would sneak into her room, telling her he was 'scared to sleep alone'.07 Dec 02:00 AM
SportAnother day, another record: Ruthe sets new benchmark in 800mThe 16-year-old set a new NZ Secondary Schools Track and Field Championships 800m record.07 Dec 12:29 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesAthletes step up to lead and inspire at National Summer GamesTauranga athletes take on leadership roles with Special Olympics New Zealand.06 Dec 11:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesGate Pā community centre build begins on long-awaited neighbourhood hubPlans include multipurpose rooms, a digital hub, kitchen and kaumātua space.06 Dec 05:03 PM
SportTeenage sensation Sam Ruthe obliterates NZ schoolboy 1500m record The 16 year old has beaten the previous record by eight seconds. It stood since 1989.06 Dec 02:59 AM
OpinionHunter WellsThe legend of Scott Drabble: From Pemberton Park to Kane Williamson scalpDrabble once claimed Kane Williamson’s wicket after the future star made 180.05 Dec 10:12 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Too scared to go to sleep': Diabetic dad snaps spine during 'violent' seizure'I bit through my tongue. I had to get my tongue sewn back on.'05 Dec 07:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesRevealed: Our Heroes of 2025 – the Herald's top picksWe honour the best in news, sport, business and entertainment.05 Dec 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesThree rescues in one weekend for 15-year-old lifeguardJayden Harris, 15, was involved in three big rescues when the seas turned wild.05 Dec 01:15 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesDog owner in tears as she fights five-year ban after mauling of 79-year-old manThe woman is also battling to keep her name permanently suppressed.04 Dec 11:10 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Great injection of talent': $880k boost for Bay innovation sector76 post-graduate students will take up full-time paid internships this summer.04 Dec 10:55 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'It’s like the BMX to cycling': Coastal rowing regatta brings rowing to the next levelCoastal rowing debuts at the 2028 Olympics, lifting interest in the sport.04 Dec 10:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesFestive season guide: Where to find Bay parades, markets and light trailsFrom Tauranga Christmas in the Park to Rotorua's Christmas Day Community Lunch.04 Dec 08:09 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Ooh, that person saw us': Video appears to show Te Puke drive-by shootingPolice cordoned off a Te Puke street after reports shots were fired at a house.04 Dec 01:40 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesDetours: Bethlehem drivers face 15–22min delaysCambridge Road's northbound lane will be closed 24/7 from January 3 to early February.04 Dec 12:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesMedical drone trial completes first island deliveryThe DJI FlyCart 30 can carry up to 40kg of medical supplies and equipment.03 Dec 11:00 PM
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 Times‘This tree means everything’: Community initiative brings Christmas to 30 families in needDecorated Christmas trees and grocery vouchers were donated to foodbank families. 03 Dec 03:56 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesFirefighters battle Tauranga house fireThe blaze began outside the home before spreading to the rear and roof.03 Dec 02:01 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesRates cap backlash: Mayor and ratepayers clash over who will be hit hardestThe Government plans a 2-4% yearly rates target from 2027 to 2029.03 Dec 01:00 AM
