Bay of Plenty TimesGang crackdown: Weapons, drugs, cash seized by police given special search powersPolice also made two arrests in Ōpōtiki amid gang tensions.24 Oct 02:41 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesLifeguards launch beach patrols on Labour WeekendLifeguards' summer patrols begin this weekend at Bay of Plenty beaches.20 Oct 03:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesMan heartbroken as wife's memorial tree to be torn downThe regional council says the removal of the tree is essential for flood protection.18 Oct 11:16 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'I left the ticket in the car': Couple dream big after $500k winThe couple “still can’t believe” their luck.10 Oct 09:57 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesHorror night as three dead in separate crashesAll the roads where the crashes occurred are now open.27 Sep 07:15 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Disproportionate response': Supermarkets appeal restrictions on morning alcohol salesThe revised policy aims to align trading hours across the Eastern Bay.27 Sep 01:31 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesSerious injuries after Bay of Plenty crashThe Serious Crash Unit is investigating.13 Sep 07:19 PM
Bay of Plenty Times433 per cent! Plans to raise sports clubs ground rental to eyewatering amountsSubmissions can be made on the council’s website.12 Sep 11:59 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesFire in high school art block today deemed 'accidental' - FENZThe fire forced the evacuation of the school.30 Aug 12:13 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesUni student assaulted four women - he claimed 'sexsomnia'Four women were victimised by the defendant.26 Aug 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhakaari/White Island owners relied on GNS Science to monitor and manage islandThe judge-alone trial resumed on Wednesday.23 Aug 08:07 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesSearch for missing kiwi continues“People from all over the place want to help. It’s amazing."23 Aug 02:05 AM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty Times'Massive potential for change': Investment fund takes on housing crisis'Why wouldn’t an investor choose social good over another investment of equal risk?'13 Aug 06:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWatch: Thief raids jewellery store in 'terrifying' daylight robberyThe jewellery store owner threw cardboard boxes at the thief, who was wielding a weapon.09 Aug 08:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesNew tourism venture for well-known oyster farmThe Ōhope oyster farm's new owners have big plans.09 Aug 01:29 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesTwo arrested after Rotomā and Whakatāne burglaries, one man still soughtThe burglaries happened on Monday morning.02 Aug 02:06 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesMystery location for Whakatāne Stop Co-Governance meetingThe venue is still secret and its owners may not know it is a Stop Co-Governance event.28 Jul 11:12 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesBody down bank: Identities suppressed for three men accused of murdering Claude TakaoThird man faces a murder charge after a man's body was found down a Whakatāne bank.19 Jul 03:14 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesThird man charged with murder of Claude TakaoFive people are now facing charges in relation to the death of Claude Takao.17 Jul 06:43 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Sounds I never want to hear again': Young Whakaari victim gives evidenceJesse Langford lost his mum, dad and sister on Whakaari.17 Jul 05:08 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWilde's double success in Hamburg a 'great birthday present' for proud mum"Hayden was clearly in the hurt box when he crossed the finish line."17 Jul 04:45 AM
Bay of Plenty Times700 men in 5 years were told they have this cancer. Mark's diagnosis shocked him"I thought, ‘You’ve got to be kidding, it’s somebody else, isn’t it?'"16 Jul 08:03 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesPolice seek missing Whakatāne man Kaea UmuhuriKaea was last seen in Poroporo, Whakatāne.14 Jul 08:01 PM
Bay of Plenty Times‘Skin was falling off’: Whakaari chopper pilot comforted burns victimsBrian Depauw piloted his first solo chopper trip to Whakaari on the fateful day in 2019.13 Jul 04:56 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWatch: Food truck catches fire at youth rugby tournamentFootage showed black smoke billowing from the truck at Rugby Park.12 Jul 11:47 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'We're going to die today': Whakaari victims recount the horror visitThe force of the blast pushed hard hats and respirators off the American tourists' faces.12 Jul 02:13 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesLocal Focus: Freshwater policy changes are comingKatikati growers, farmers and residents discuss water quality with the regional council.12 Jul 02:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesGateway to White Island signs expected to be gone by summerWhite Island Tours has said it will not be returning to the island.11 Jul 07:08 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Move, move, move': Terrifying raw footage of Whakaari eruption shown at trialThe island erupted in 2019, killing 22 people and injuring another 25.11 Jul 01:19 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesTai Mitchell 2023: West beats Gold in both finalsThe 2023 edition of the Tai Mitchell tournament is being played in Whakatāne.02 Jul 09:33 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesStrong wind watch for BoP, orange warning for CoromandelStrong wind warnings issued for Bay of Plenty and Coromandel.02 Jul 06:48 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesBody down a bank: Two adults accused of murder, teen charged with kidnappingA homicide investigation was launched after man was found dead.27 Jun 11:16 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMongrel Mob death: Man charged with attempting to pervert the course of justiceThe 49-year-old was scheduled to appear in Whakatāne District Court today.21 Jun 11:16 PM
