Bay of Plenty TimesDouble gold star: Firefighter Pinky’s 50 years of service honouredTauranga man Robert Pinkerton has done 50 years in the fire service.25 Jul 11:45 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'So frustrating': Park petanque terrain trashed twice after $12,500 upgradePentanque terrain has been vandalised twice.25 Jul 10:10 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTwo critically injured in Western Bay crashPolice said a passenger in the vehicle was ejected during the crash.25 Jul 09:34 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesHe was paralysed by a stroke. How he still lives at home 15 years later'He couldn’t talk, he couldn’t eat, had to be tube-fed, he couldn’t move.'25 Jul 05:02 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Absolutely shocked': He had no symptoms. Then he was diagnosed with cancer'It is a serious business – there are people dying from it.'25 Jul 07:43 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesPolice investigating death remain at BoP addressPolice were called to a Paengaroa address about 6.20pm.25 Jul 02:34 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesOne dead after crash involving motorcycle in TaurangaPolice and other emergency services were called to the scene about 6am.25 Jul 01:34 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesMahé Drysdale confirms move to Tauranga after securing the mayoraltyThe former Olympian also stressed he does not want to push his own mandate on the council.24 Jul 11:26 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Blind-sided': Alleged burglars nabbed with $15,000 of stolen watches, sunglassesTwo men have been arrested after a burglary in Tauranga overnight.24 Jul 12:44 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesSH2 protests: Median barriers to be re-examined by NZTAResidents have held several protests along SH2 against the barriers in recent months.23 Jul 10:18 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Unbearable': Eczema sufferer tries ‘hundreds’ of treatments'Sometimes I can’t go to work or I don’t want to go outside.'23 Jul 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesFinal election results show Mahé Drysdale strokes ahead in mayoral raceThe final voter turnout rate was 38.7% after all special votes were processed.23 Jul 06:55 AM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty Times'Difficult and murky territory': Should you connect with your kid's friends online?'It might mean that you need to censor your online behaviour and what you post.'23 Jul 06:45 AM
Katikati AdvertiserWaipuna Hospice chief executive departs after 16 yearsRichard Thurlow has decided now is the right time to step down.23 Jul 05:04 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesMove over Silver Ferns ... here come the Suva FernsA netball and rugby team from Fiji are coming to the Aims Games.22 Jul 10:40 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesSerious injuries in Tauranga crashEmergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash on Pyes Pa Rd.22 Jul 07:57 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTauranga’s first Māori ward councillor in hospitalThe newly elected councillor is undergoing treatment, says Mayor-elect Mahé Drysdale.22 Jul 08:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesMasseuse to the All Blacks: How Elly Hunt found success with her dream jobWorking with New Zealand’s iconic rugby team was a pinnacle she never thought she'd reach.22 Jul 12:15 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Feels like we’re going backwards': One woman elected in Tauranga council electionScoular said she was 'sad to be the only woman' on a council of 10 in a 'modern city'.21 Jul 05:00 PM
Te Puke TimesTe Puke to host Greerton Marist in showcase rugby finalFletcher Carpenter bagged the club try-scoring record.21 Jul 01:45 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMahé's our mayor: Hard work just starting for former OlympianThe double Olympic champion says his mayoralty will be about positivity and collaboration.21 Jul 06:09 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesMan stole 333 beehives, causing $184k loss to the industryHe was stung with a hefty reparation order and 11 months' home detention.20 Jul 10:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesEx-Olympic rower Mahé Drysdale set to become Tauranga’s mayorProgress results are out for the Tauranga local body election.20 Jul 04:33 AM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesEx-addict says roadside drug testing wouldn't have stopped him – but NZ should still do itDuring his time on drugs, he drove high 'every day' and wrote off about six vehicles.19 Jul 05:04 PM
Te Puke TimesBoat ramp parking charge not on, says fishermanBoaties will now have to pay to park their trailer near some boat ramps in Tauranga.19 Jul 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesSeymour marks Tauranga returning to 'a council that you’re able to vote out'His public meeting was interrupted by a protest and a fire alarm being triggered.19 Jul 04:52 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhat last-minute voters need to know about Tauranga's electionTurnout is lagging, with less than 24 hours to go.19 Jul 03:12 AM
Bay of Plenty Times‘Aviation history’ finds new Tauranga homeNew home for replica of what’s believed to be the world’s oldest powered flying aircraft.18 Jul 11:09 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesPreliminary results in for two local byelectionsThe byelections were prompted due to a death and resignations.18 Jul 07:52 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesReviving a city’s heart: Tauranga’s commissioners on their big winsThe trials and triumphs of the commission's time in Tauranga.18 Jul 07:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesNew host announced for The Hits TaurangaSam Western joins The Hits Tauranga after a successful stint as Sun FM breakfast host.18 Jul 06:31 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesRubbish removal business donating useful kerbside items to charity'One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.'18 Jul 05:03 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Never going to accept it': Paralysed mum-to-be's mission to walk again'I just knew it was serious. I didn’t move - I’d never felt like that before.'18 Jul 05:02 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesAbrupt end to an arson trial centred on a man's unrequited loveA man set fire to his ex's house after discovering she was seeing someone else.18 Jul 08:00 AM