Bay of Plenty Times'Bloody ridiculous': Veteran truckie tells of drivers using laptops, maps behind wheelFines for using mobile phones while driving have soared in the past six months.31 Oct 09:24 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesArmed police presence in rural area near TaurangaPlainclothed police staff with vests on could be seen walking up a rural driveway.31 Oct 09:07 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty Times'Amazing tenancy demand': Build costs and interest rates hit $200m sold-out Tauranga development'If we see a drop in interest rates next year then I think it will start to stimulate.'31 Oct 07:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Significant disruption': Road to close for three months in $655m project'There will be an inevitable impact for people who travel through this area.'31 Oct 02:05 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesFuneral firm owed $150,000 in families’ unpaid billsSimplicity has listed deceased individuals with unpaid bills on social media.30 Oct 11:43 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTauranga commissioners appointment prompts apology from 'misleading' Govt deptInternal Affairs said it didn't hold the information requested. The Ombudsman said it did.30 Oct 08:50 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTwo stages, 50+ artists, One Love '24 to be the biggest yetFive new international acts and 20 Kiwi artists have just been added to the line-up.30 Oct 08:24 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWild weather: Tree falls on house, Coromandel town residents asked to conserve waterEmergency services were called just before 8.20pm.30 Oct 05:54 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Shock factor': Teacher-turned-makeup artist shares her Halloween horrors'I've always just loved creepy things.'30 Oct 05:56 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesTe Puke comfortably beat Tauranga Boys' CollegeThe Tauranga team rued their decision to bat first in the Bay of Plenty Cup cricket clash.29 Oct 11:46 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTauranga Crossing mall broken intoPolice were called around 5.20am.29 Oct 08:51 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesOwner appeals menacing ruling after 'anxious' dog bites Facebook buyerThe owner says her dog did not have a history of aggression before the incident.29 Oct 07:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'I can't move': Retiree tries to get on waitlist for knee surgery for six years'It just gets worse.”' the 82-year-old says.29 Oct 05:16 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesLotto: $42,165 Powerball second division ticket sold in TaurangaPeople should check their Lotto tickets as soon as possible.28 Oct 11:46 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesRitchie is only 5 but he's had 77 blood transfusionsRitchie's condition is one in 165 million - he relies on others to survive.27 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesMark Lister: The sharemarket is nothing like a casinoOPINION: For genuine investors, the casino comparison couldn’t be further from the truth.27 Oct 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSonya BatesonWhy saying ‘I saw it on TikTok’ just doesn’t cut itOPINION: It's the internet-age equivalent of 'Aunty Margaret’s sister-in-law ... said'.27 Oct 02:59 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTrick-or-treaters 2023: tattoos, candy and snow queens“The candy’s pretty great."27 Oct 04:30 AM
Bay of Plenty Times‘Out of the doldrums’: Battered tourism operator looking forward to ‘crazy’ summer seasonLabour weekend the start of “key” six-month visitor season.27 Oct 03:00 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Bedridden' to walking dogs: Zahnee raising funds for charity as she turns 18She speaks about how surgery has changed her life and her plans for next year.27 Oct 02:52 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesSausage secrets: How butchers came up with banger sangers"They sliced it open … [and saw] it had all these fresh ingredients"27 Oct 02:10 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Blood kept gushing out': Store owner king-hit and left concussed'The concussion is the worst part. It feels like a drill bit running through my forehead.'26 Oct 11:03 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Hellishly dangerous': Row erupts after two-inch longline hook snags beachgoerMan, dog and boogie boarder get caught up by fishing line.26 Oct 07:45 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesExtra $26.6m building consent issued for city council's new timber officeThe eight-storey timber office building was also issued an $18.9m consent in July.26 Oct 07:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Nightmare': Bar owner says loss of 147 car parks 'worst thing' for CBD tradersBusinesses 'fuming' as council closes popular parking to create green space.26 Oct 02:28 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesLarge vehicle rolls on Maunganui RdPolice were called about 10.36am.25 Oct 09:59 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesSirens and Services day brings community together to talk safetyDay a chance to talk about safety in the neighbourhood.25 Oct 08:18 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesRevealed: Plans for 130 new homes to help curb housing crisisThe plans prompt concerns their ‘ad hoc’ nature could undermine other urban developments.25 Oct 06:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Enough is enough': Student calls for safety measures at rail crossings following tragedy"School kids have the right to be safe going to and from school," Gia Nelson said.24 Oct 11:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesShop owner threatened with bar, another business targeted minutes laterPolice are investigating the aggravated robberies.24 Oct 08:23 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTauranga to host Te Pūtake o te Riri commemoration of New Zealand WarsTauranga is hosting this year's Te Pūtake o te Riri - the commemoration of the NZ Wars.23 Oct 09:13 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesHis weekly mortgage payment hit $1000 a week. It was the last strawAbout 80 per cent of fixed-term loans due to reprice in less than two years.23 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesFour-person council commission paid $914k for a year's part-time workChairwoman Anne Tolley says the costs are 'considerably less than a full elected council'.22 Oct 09:30 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesCooper puts Gasgas top of NZ podium on first attemptExperienced rider snatches top spot from young rising stars at motocross event.22 Oct 04:09 PM