Bay of Plenty Times900km mission: 15-year-old's long ride to Parliament to support Māori wardsJack, 15, will ride from Whakatāne to Wellington, starting on June 28.16 Jun 08:21 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTribesmen's alleged 'hotbox' murder after gang member's unauthorised online shoppingMark Hohua, known as Shark, was allegedly beaten to death by fellow gang members in 2022.16 Jun 07:30 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesBoP dairy targeted by armed robbersPolice recovered a stolen silver Mazda used in the robbery.16 Jun 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesAuckland ICU doctor's book exposes NZ health system crisis from the inside Mismanaged priorities, hospital bullies, public vs private - Dr Ivor Popovich tells all.14 Jun 08:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTourism boycott over council cutting Tourism BOP fundingMore than 44 operators affected, including Tio Ohiwa and Kohutapu Lodge.14 Jun 06:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesPatients say they didn't receive drugs a private ambulance claims to have givenPrivate ambulance operators are accused of altering records to obtain controlled drugs. 13 Jun 07:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesMayor urges Govt support to keep Air Chathams flightsThe airline may drop its Whakatāne-Auckland route without financial help.13 Jun 12:37 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesSignatures sought for new State HIghway 2 bridgeThe petition highlights congestion and the seismic risks of the current bridge.12 Jun 02:00 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'It seemed strange': Pharmacist's concern about ambulance's frequent narcotics ordersA couple who ran a private ambulance service allegedly procured morphine and fentanyl.11 Jun 07:00 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Long-life battery': The 90-year-old standing for councilSandy Milne, nearly 91, plans to stand in the Whakatāne council elections.11 Jun 03:06 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Drive with care': Major fog, flooding causes highway closureState Highway 2 is flooded between Kaikokopu Rd and Wilson Rd South.10 Jun 09:10 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesPregnant dairy worker thrown to the ground in attempted robbery The intruder allegedly assaulted a pregnant shopkeeper, throwing her to the ground.10 Jun 03:03 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWellington leads in income, South Island shines in low unemploymentWellington now ranks high in housing affordability due to falling prices.09 Jun 09:01 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhakaari alert level lowered as volcanic activity decreasesNo ash emissions have been detected at the island off Whakatāne recently.09 Jun 08:20 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesPrivate ambulance operators accused of doctoring records to obtain morphine and fentanyl The couple claimed to treat a man who had been dead for three years.09 Jun 07:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesRegional councillor Toi Iti seeks Doug Leeder's seatHe aims to bridge Māori and non-Māori communities on the council.08 Jun 09:06 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesRusting car dumped in popular Bay of Plenty swimming holeLast year, 28 vehicles were reported abandoned in waterways across the region.06 Jun 03:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesChild airlifted after being hit by car in Bay of PlentyPolice were notified of the incident at 8.40am.06 Jun 01:30 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhakatāne residents oppose council partnership with Tauranga, Western BaySubmitters prefer Whakatāne manage water services alone, citing autonomy.05 Jun 11:21 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Questions we need to answer': School trip to backcountry hut ends in group being airlifted outThe group set off despite a weather watch, which turned into a warning en route.05 Jun 07:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWatch: 'It's just what we do' - Horseback hero's daring flood rescueA horse tied to a post in floodwaters would likely have drowned if not for Chase Gage.05 Jun 04:57 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesInhaler recycling trial a first for the BayThe trial aims to divert pharmaceutical waste from landfills and reduce emissions.04 Jun 12:29 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesHeavy rain, thunderstorms set to impact Bay of PlentyAn orange rain warning is in place for Bay of Plenty, east of Whakatāne.03 Jun 11:01 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesRotorua grassroots recycling milestone plants 1000 treesMonthly collections reach 1300 cans, supporting 400 plus tree plantings annually.03 Jun 10:42 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesThree strikes: Bins confiscated for repeat recycling errorsWhakatāne plans strict penalties for incorrect recycling in bins.03 Jun 09:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhy Whakatāne's mayor is cautious about new homes in MatatāThe council spent over $300,000 clearing debris from Matatā catch-pits.03 Jun 05:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesUpgrade plans: Tauranga toll road cameras to get major tech boostCamera upgrades on SH2 start on June 9, taking four nights to complete.03 Jun 12:54 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesBay of Plenty All Black, Olympian, philanthropist and master fly-tier make honours listThe King's Birthday honours include famous names and community heroes.01 Jun 06:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhakatāne homicide: Women accused of killing 8-year-old boy face additional chargesRickah'Shae Keefe-Haerewa died after an alleged assault in Te Teko in 2024.28 May 06:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesHeavy rain advisories for BoP, thunderstorms possiblePeriods of heavy rain could approach warning criteria, says MetService27 May 11:17 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesCulmination of St Patrick's Day drunken flirting, or opportunistic rape while woman slept?Jurors were unable to reach a verdict in a Tauranga District Court rape trial.26 May 06:00 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Symbol of hope': Winning photo 'reclaims Māori narrative' amid cultural unrestThe "powerful" photo allowed people to see their tūpuna in the face of a child.22 May 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesSt Patrick's Day rape-accused claims woman flirted, talked 'dirty' with himHe claims they had consensual sex while the Crown says the woman was asleep.22 May 07:04 AM
Bay of Plenty Times$20k triumph: How Taniwha Chasers captivated judges at portrait awardsAn Ōpōtiki local's photograph Taniwha Chasers was chosen from 41 finalists.22 May 01:55 AM
