Bay of Plenty TimesTauranga Airport: Flights cancelled due to volcanic ash cloud from Whakaari/White IslandAsh cloud causes at least 19 flights in and out of the airport to be scratched.12 Mar 02:47 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWeather squeeze: Two systems set to collide for howling wet end to weekWeather warnings have been issued for both ends of the country.12 Mar 12:17 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesKawerau bathers left in the cold by steam bore issuesPressure tests suggest cold water leaks are cooling the geothermal supply.11 Mar 04:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesTropical system brings 100km/h winds, several regions in firing line11 Mar 02:07 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Exceptional leadership': Bay of Plenty Dairy Industry Awards winners announced10 Mar 09:21 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesFrom broken back to regional councillor: Sarah McCorkindale's rural mission08 Mar 11:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhakatāne council braces for cost rises from Middle East unrestRates are set to rise 9.4% next year, despite calls for more relief.06 Mar 02:52 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesTrail ride postponed after rider dies in crash near MatatāPolice and WorkSafe New Zealand are both investigating the fatal crash.05 Mar 11:10 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesCovid career change pays off for Bay farmerThe 28-year-old now contract-milks 1100 cows on a 290ha farm near Kawerau.04 Mar 04:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesHarley hearse offers one last ride in style A family member can ride pillion on the bike beside the casket on its trip.04 Mar 02:03 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesMurupara GP faces tribunal over Covid vaccine stanceHe was earlier suspended for four months over Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine views.03 Mar 11:33 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesDesigning a town: Council eyeing climate-resilient, 2000-home village at AwakeriThe plan could deliver more than 2000 new housing lots at Awakeri.01 Mar 01:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhakatāne council reviews bylaws in face of dog attacksThe council will consult on easing CBD dog bans and tightening Ōhope Beach rules.27 Feb 09:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Heinous attack': Man charged after woman injured in BOP assaultPolice say a woman suffered moderate injuries and is 'extremely shaken'.27 Feb 02:58 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesLiquid gold on wheels: Mobile plasma bus brings donation closer to homePlasma from donations can be turned into up to 11 products to treat 50 illnesses.27 Feb 01:00 AM
Bay of Plenty Times‘We will be jumping off the boat’: Tour guide describes surviving inferno at sea ‘All right guys’ I said. ‘Bad news is, we will be jumping off the boat' - fire survivor.27 Feb 12:00 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Protecting assets': Regional council proposes $3b portfolio shake-up and 4% rates riseThe 4% rise is half the 8.2% increase originally forecast for 2026/27.26 Feb 10:28 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 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
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesIrish billionaire takes controlling stake in Whakatāne Mill amid $128m upgradeShareholders have injected almost $90m in equity and $64.8m in loans since 2021.22 Feb 08:00 PM
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
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty Times'This is how I die’: Whakaari tour guide describes being engulfed by eruption'The moment I saw it, I knew what was happening. The island was erupting.'20 Feb 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesCommunity invited to help with rebuild plan for West End to Ōtarawairere Point trackResidents can now submit detailed repair plans for the damaged coastal track.20 Feb 04:00 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Like Russian Roulette': Residents plead for fixes to deadly SH2 bendOne October smash injured six people and sparked the safety campaign.19 Feb 04:00 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 TimesBeloved Ōhope coastal track faces permanent closure under new council planStaff say permanent closure is the lowest cost and lowest risk option.18 Feb 03:33 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesRed hat assault: Four charged after youth attacked in WhakatāneAll four men face aggravated robbery charges in the Whakatāne court.18 Feb 12:43 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesNew slip risk halts Waioweka Gorge convoys for at least 25 hoursA safety inspection on February 18 will decide when convoys can resume.17 Feb 12:03 AM
