Bay of Plenty TimesMajor Bay of Plenty highway closed after truck hits power poleEmergency services were called to the scene about 3.10pm.28 Nov 05:33 AM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesSunair back flying, not happy at being grounded for almost 5 monthsAirline says it was a 'dreadful' experience, but CAA says safety is crucial.28 Nov 01:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesHouse sale aims to raise $30k+ for Waipuna HospiceThe hospice must raise $8.4m each year, as only 43% of its funding comes from Health NZ.28 Nov 01:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesDad 'disgusted' to see supermarket binning food after fridge faultWoolworths says strict food rules meant the goods could not be salvaged or donated.28 Nov 12:20 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesTauranga residents told: Pay up to keep asphalt streetsCouncil to explore street self-funding option for areas opposed to chipseal resealing.27 Nov 11:14 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhy the Mount Maunganui beach is under rāhui this weekThe International Surf Rescue Challenge at main beach continues as planned.27 Nov 09:42 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesNew Bethlehem College Ōmokoroa primary school plannedThe primary school is expected to open by 2029, next door to the new preschool.27 Nov 07:35 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Acing this world': Waihī mum 'blown away' by autistic son's success'We would never have dreamed in our wildest dreams that he’d be where he is now.'27 Nov 05:01 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Doesn't look too bad': Trailer that killed young mum had bad rust, seized brakes The 19-year-old trailer owner had also re-registered the old trailer as brand new.27 Nov 06:21 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesMore than 800 health workers to strike in BOPThe industrial action follows failed mediation after talks with Health NZ stalled.27 Nov 04:22 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesRāhui in place after man dies on Mount beachThe man was pulled from the water unconscious around 6.10pm on Wednesday.27 Nov 01:26 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesCocaine worth $11.5m seized at Port of TaurangaOfficers found 33kg of cocaine hidden among legitimate cargo bound for Tauranga.27 Nov 12:17 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesSH29 closures rescheduled due to poor weatherAbseilers will remove loose rock and vegetation from the Ruahihi Bluffs.27 Nov 12:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesPopular waterfall walking track closed through summer for safety upgradesThe Department of Conservation issues warning after people ignore closure signs.26 Nov 10:35 PM
Bay of Plenty Times$30,000 raised after Tauranga father's death'This sudden loss has left his family devastated.'26 Nov 09:50 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty Times'No fuss' farewells: One in five funerals have no service or ceremonyNo goodbye can leave people with 'unresolved emotions' or 'disenfranchised grief'.26 Nov 06:37 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesNo water restrictions for Tauranga this summerIt’s the first summer in three years without water restrictions in place.26 Nov 06:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWas it you? Winning tickets sold in Rotorua and KatikatiPowerball rolls over to Saturday night with an $8m jackpot up for grabs.26 Nov 05:51 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Only heard amazing things': Aussie great joins Black Clash lineup in shock signingThe 44-year-old represented Australia over 300 times across three formats.26 Nov 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMan dies at Mount Maunganui beachA man has died after being pulled from the water.26 Nov 07:24 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesHot waters ahead: North Island seas hit 'unusual' early-summer highsThe Hauraki Gulf has hit 20C, with warmth stretching towards Australia.26 Nov 05:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesUnity in diversity: DharmaFest 2025 celebrates shared spiritual heritageThe youth-led festival drew visitors from across New Zealand and Sydney.26 Nov 02:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesJurisdiction tangle: Councils debate who should clear river carcassNZTA plans to use a barge this week to clear the debris from bridge piers.26 Nov 01:00 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'I think I’m the big winner': Kawerau woman on scoring huge Lotto jackpotTo steady her nerves, she went to have coffee with her mum and told her.25 Nov 09:36 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesSH33 cleared after morning crash near Okere FallsThe crash happened near Okere Bridge around 8.40am, police said.25 Nov 09:14 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesSurf lifesaving’s elite return to home surf arenaTeams from 11 nations will battle in three ocean Tests at Mount Maunganui.25 Nov 09:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Heartbreaking': Major summer festival cancels 2026 date The 'economic climate' is being blamed for the move.25 Nov 06:49 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesFlights cancelled as Whakaari ash cloud disrupts Bay travelSixteen Air New Zealand flights were cancelled as ash drifted over Tauranga.25 Nov 05:18 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesMedical drone trial to link Ōmokoroa and Matakana Island this weekThe trial stems from University of Auckland research with Matakana Island whānau.25 Nov 03:16 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesSerious injury at Ōpōtiki kiwifruit packhouse 'shocking and impactful' - GMWorkSafe investigation under way after woman badly hurt while cleaning. 25 Nov 12:24 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesFirst major harbour built in NZ in 'decades' completeThe $95.2m project includes two 350m harbour walls built since 2018.25 Nov 12:12 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWeights and plates: Tauranga gyms pump up Christmas foodbank appeal'Boss Lady' Louise Watson has already collected more than 150 items since early November. 24 Nov 09:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWaves glow blue: What's causing an 'ethereal' spectacle at PāpāmoaWitness Barbara Cowell, 78, said she’d never seen anything like it in all her years.24 Nov 07:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'He could have died': Mum’s warning for parents after teen bashed at beach partyHer son, 17, was left face down in the surf after a late-night attack in Mount Maunganui.24 Nov 06:11 PM
