Bay of Plenty TimesWhat teens think about banning social media for under-16sWould it stop the erosion of attention spans, or just shelter them from the real world?27 Jul 12:04 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Ever-growing' list of patients, 12-hour days: Why nurses are going on strike'There just aren’t enough nurses, doctors, healthcare workers or theatres.'26 Jul 07:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesFrom school caretaker to blueberry farmerDes Samuels never intended to get into blueberries; he now manages 11,000 plants.26 Jul 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'No one is invincible': Deaths and close calls plague region's roadsLocal road toll stands at five – and only luck stopped it being more, says road cop.26 Jul 12:06 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesMaketu Rotary Club closes after nearly 20 years of serviceThe Rotary Club of Maketū was chartered in 2005 and folded this year.25 Jul 10:16 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'State-of-the-art': Golf club completes $3m developmentClub's state-of-the-art driving range now open alongside huge new practice green. 25 Jul 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesMount residents fret as future of prime site in limboDeveloper behind 8-storey apartment plan 'couldn’t come to an agreement' with council.25 Jul 06:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesKiwifruit growers eye positive returns The kiwifruit harvest is nearly complete, with over 215 million trays picked.25 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: It's time to fully review our local government structureOPINION: But any changes must be the right ones for the right reasons.25 Jul 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Stressful' night for family separated by cordon during drug raid'I thought to myself, 'holy s***, what’s happening'.'25 Jul 06:27 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesNorth Island dragon boat regatta set for Tauranga waterfrontThe Bay of Plenty Dragon Boat Club will hold an off-season regatta in Tauranga.25 Jul 04:10 AM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty Times'Incredible improvement': College to ditch open-plan classes after NCEA trialPāpāmoa College was planning the move before the Government called time on open layouts.25 Jul 12:51 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesOngoing police presence: Tauranga drug bust leads to arrestA hazmat truck was present during the police operation in Tauranga.24 Jul 08:57 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty Times'Turned the corner': $207b in NZ's infrastructure pipeline, PM tells contractors'The future for civil construction in New Zealand is bright.'24 Jul 08:01 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTe Puke pharmacy staffer farewelled after 31 yearsShe started working there when it was Blacketts Pharmacy.24 Jul 07:59 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Back on track': Greens push for regional rail revivalThe Green Party launched a petition to extend a regional passenger rail link to Tauranga.24 Jul 07:01 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesBoP butchers win big at NZ Bacon and Ham Awards Bay of Plenty butchers recognised at the 100% NZ Bacon and Ham Award.24 Jul 06:18 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesSH2 lanes reopen after Pāpāmoa crash injures fivePolice were alerted to the motorway crash around 3.40pm.24 Jul 04:26 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesL.A.B and Stan Walker to kick off summer tour in TaurangaAaradhna, Te Wehi and Corrella join them for the December show.23 Jul 10:25 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesHow a cargo ship lost its rudder and narrowly avoided groundingSwift action by the crew brought it to a halt with just 1m of water under the keel.23 Jul 09:30 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesRare disorder derails young footballer’s US dreamsRachel Weatherly, 23, has battled to get a diagnosis in the health system.23 Jul 06:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesLGNZ backs Tauranga mayor's call for council structure reviewMahé Drysdale emphasised designing a system that works for local communities.23 Jul 05:01 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Ultimate sacrifice': Capsized jetskiier died after giving lifejacket to struggling brotherTwo brothers headed out on a jetski. Only one came back alive.23 Jul 05:00 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Really improve things': Early off-ramp opening for Pāpāmoa commutersCouncillor Steve Morris says it will ease evening traffic bottlenecks.23 Jul 02:28 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesRoutine traffic stop uncovers guns and drugs in TaurangaA 28-year-old man faces charges, including possession of methamphetamine and cannabis.23 Jul 12:36 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Good outcome': Trial reopening for Tauranga street closed seven years The Hairini St slip lane was closed to avoid a three-lane merge at a notorious bottleneck.22 Jul 11:46 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesInfrastructure leaders gather in Tauranga to tackle NZ's future challengesOver 600 attendees are expected, including executives and political representatives.22 Jul 01:41 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesRoading challenge: Moving 280-tonne crane for bridge buildOne lane at SH2/15th Ave is closed and will remain so until mid-2026.21 Jul 11:09 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesStreet named for community champion as housing project beginsThe project features five rent-to-own homes, aiming for completion by Christmas.21 Jul 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessElectric motorbike maker Ubco saved by rich-list familiesThe company will stay in Mount Maunganui.21 Jul 08:32 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Huge problems': Business owners upset over paid parking planSeveral streets and avenues to have new two-hour limits, with fines starting at $20.21 Jul 06:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Pretty cool': 10yo golfer beats 77yo club president to take cup winThe handicap match play tournament ran over six weeks.21 Jul 02:03 AM
Bay of Plenty Times30 years of service: Volunteer honoured for dedication to communityShe starts her week reading with Katikati Primary students for two hours.20 Jul 09:06 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesDoctors alarmed by whooping cough surge'We’ve had small children ending up in hospital.'20 Jul 08:23 PM
