Bay of Plenty TimesSevere thunderstorm watch for BOP and Rotorua The heightened risk runs from 3pm to 11pm across central regions.26 Feb 07:54 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesFrom BOP start-up to 2100 schools: Hands-on science kits set to scale upHouse of Science aims to grow its reach from 50,000 to 500,000 students.26 Feb 07:36 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty Times'Saw the gold and ran for it': What is driving the Kiwi exodus to AustraliaStats NZ says 47,700 people moved from New Zealand to Australia in the year to March 2025.26 Feb 05:03 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Closer to home': Maternity services to be fully restored at Whakatāne HospitalThe change will end transfers of high-risk births to Tauranga Hospital.26 Feb 03:58 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesTauranga robotics company to supply NZ Defence Force with dronesThe air, land and sea drones will be trialled by the Army and the Navy.25 Feb 11:48 PM
Bay of Plenty Times‘Everyone can tell you a dog war story’ - Te Puna residents battle wandering dogsTe Puna School reports roaming dogs entering the playground and scaring pupils.25 Feb 10:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMount cafes beg for rates relief after deadly Mauao landslide hits tradeMayor Mahé Drysdale says the council is still deciding if relief rules apply.25 Feb 09:19 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesRoading rethink: Residents push council to keep smooth asphalt over chipsealAbout 95% of those residents opposed replacing the smooth asphalt with chipseal.25 Feb 09:02 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesBeatings, whippings and food deprivation: Guardian admits manslaughter of boy after years of abusePauline Timu admitted slapping, whipping and filming the boy as 'discipline'.25 Feb 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesZespri expects global sales to double or triple in a decade – CEOMore than 600 people attended the kiwifruit marketer's Momentum Conference today.25 Feb 06:36 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Two-edged sword': Fears new police move-on powers target homeless, not causesNew police powers to move on beggars and rough sleepers sparks alarm from social agencies.25 Feb 03:37 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'We want to get it back to what it was': Mauao faces long, costly road to reopeningMayor: 'Our primary concern is safety; we're not going to do it if it's not safe.'24 Feb 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesPublic welcome at funeral service for 'colourful character' Dax HollandThe man accused of killing the Tauranga rough sleeper has appeared in court.23 Feb 07:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Not in a rush': Mount Maunganui surf club stays shut after fatal Mauao landslideLifeguards are now working from a Portacom and containers along the Main Beach. 23 Feb 05:02 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesDisgraced lawyer who stole $375k from legal aid scheme struck offDisgraced Family Court lawyer Paulette Main has been struck off after a fraud conviction.23 Feb 04:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWatch: Black Falcons honour landslide victims with display over surf lifesaving eventThe carnival moved from Mount Maunganui after last month’s fatal landslide.23 Feb 01:38 AM
Bay of Plenty Times‘Nowhere is safe’: The business preparing communities for the next natural disasterFounder Hamish Coulter launched Crisis Bunker after seeing Cyclone Gabrielle's impact. 21 Feb 05:04 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesNew-look commuter challenge launches in TaurangaNew Weekday and Wednesday challenges let staff and students log trips online.21 Feb 01:04 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Biggest spenders': Working holiday visas benefit the BayEach working holiday visa holder is estimated to inject up to $60,000.20 Feb 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesCentury heroics and late surge hand Hawke Cup back to Bay of PlentyA gritty century from Niven Dovey turned Bay of Plenty's innings around.20 Feb 03:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesMan charged with murder after body found at Tauranga parkPolice urge witnesses near Wharepai Domain before 2pm on Saturday to call 105.20 Feb 01:38 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWorkSafe opens health and safety probe into fatal Mauao landslideThe WorkSafe probe will examine safety decisions made before the landslide.19 Feb 11:54 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesOceans 26 opens at PāpāmoaA total of 731 junior surf lifesavers from 52 clubs hit the sand and surf on day one.19 Feb 10:11 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMajor detours ahead: Five-night closure of SH29 over Kaimai RangeIt will be closed nightly from 8pm to 3.30am for maintenance and work on Ruahihi Bluffs.19 Feb 09:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesBaypark Speedway back at full throttle with Bay Piston Cup showpieceThe Bay Piston Cup carries a distinctive trophy and a $5000 winner's prize.19 Feb 08:47 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTauranga homicide: Memorials held for the 'big guardian of downtown'Police have opened a homicide investigation into the death of rough sleeper Dax Holland.19 Feb 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesEarthquakes to potholes: New hazard-reporting tool created for KiwisThe site was created to work alongside official channels, like councils and police. 19 Feb 03:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesNew-look Ōropi Grove: What riders can expect as mountain bike park reopensAbout 10,000 tonnes of trees were felled to protect underground water pipes.19 Feb 02:59 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesLandslide and treefall: Campground reopens after evacuationAll 107 guests were evacuated on Saturday while engineers checked the Ōhiwa slope.19 Feb 12:41 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesPerson temporarily trapped between two vehicles in TaurangaEmergency services were called just after 11.30am near Wharf and Spring Sts.19 Feb 12:18 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesKiwi teens turn plastic buckets into 'hype' viral music actThe Tauranga quintet drum exclusively on bright orange buckets from Mitre 10.19 Feb 12:12 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Bringing the heat to The Mount': BX-9 fight night lands at BayparkBX‑9 Vol. 3 also raises funds for local rugby clubs through Battle of the Clubs.19 Feb 12:04 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesTauranga homeless community in 'shock' after death of one of their ownDax Holland's death is being investigated as a homicide, police have confirmed.18 Feb 11:18 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesRegional Council election spending revealedStuart Crosby got in, but others who spent thousands failed to win.18 Feb 11:08 PM
