Bay of Plenty TimesRam raid, burglary arrests: Two men face 15 chargesPolice allege the men were responsible for eight burglaries in a few weeks.26 Aug 03:18 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Exasperation' as surgery waiting list doubles in a year in Bay of PlentyThe number of people waiting more than four months for elective surgery has surged.24 Aug 08:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty Times'A step forward': Cystic fibrosis community excited, hopeful for 'miracle' drug fundingOne man said it would be a "totally different world" if the drug was funded.16 Aug 12:06 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesMeth dealer hid $1.5m in cash in hydraulically-operated case under bedCalebh Simpson was sentenced to 12 years in prison on Friday.06 Aug 06:53 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty Times'I would have died not knowing': Liver transplant recipient urges hepatitis B testsOne blood test saved Mana Ruru's life.05 Aug 08:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesAlgae and storms cause wastewater consent breachesThe district council has engaged a consultant to undertake a review.04 Aug 03:43 AM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty Times'Time to test myself': Carrington reveals goals as career comes full circleAlongside her success, Dame Lisa Carrington is also focussed on leaving a legacy.03 Aug 08:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesThe home crowd goes Wilde: Olympic medallist's family watch race in New Zealand'He's only going to get better.'30 Jul 01:04 AM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesSonya Bateson: Good walkways are needed for our city centreOPINION: The CBD will once again become place where we want to work, shop, eat, play.28 Jul 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesFormer septic tank driver fined for 'deliberate' discharge of thousands of litres of sewageThe smell of sewage pouring into the Orini Canal made passers-by retch.25 Jul 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesOpinion: Why are we talking ourselves into a recession?Opinion: Overall, the Western Bay is a better place to endure a recession than most.22 Jul 09:30 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhakatāne murder: Fourth man arrested as trio appear in courtMark Hohua, 48, died shortly after being airlifted to Waikato Hospital.19 Jul 10:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Exceptionally concerning': Rest home patient had undiagnosed fracture for three daysThe patient suffered from dementia, and could not adequately communicate with staff.18 Jul 04:20 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesGP denied use of unapproved ivermectin drug to treatJudge declines to release medicines imported from India.14 Jul 05:59 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesSoaked! More rain on the way as region breaks July averageA heavy rain watch is in place for later this week.12 Jul 07:36 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMissing teen found after fleeing on transtasman flightThe 15yo was believed to be in Whakatāne.09 Jul 08:35 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesThird man arrested after Whakatāne murderHe is due to appear in Tauranga District Court today.05 Jul 07:05 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Get him, dog': Black hat sparked fight that led to alleged murder, court toldJamaine Wharton, 31, died of blood loss from being stabbed three times.04 Jul 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhakatāne pool prompts call to apologise for council 'mistake'Built in 2017, the pool has been a source of discontent in Whakatāne ever since.02 Jul 02:20 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesMan found hanging on to boat in river taken to hospitalEmergency services were called around 6.30am.30 Jun 07:23 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhakatāne homicide victim namedThe assault happened on June 18, and a man was dropped off at hospital after an attack.27 Jun 10:02 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'A bit hot and bothered': She thought she'd won $1200 on Lotto - the prize was $12mWhat does she plan to do with all that money?27 Jun 09:49 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesNZ's most wanted: $50m drug bust fugitive arrested in SpainEXCLUSIVE: Police seek extradition over 500kg drug shipment smuggled into NZ.24 Jun 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesGyrocopter crash reported to Civil Aviation AuthorityEmergency services were called to the crash at 10.40am on Wednesday.22 Jun 10:37 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesPowerball riches! Lotto winner scoops $12 millionWednesday night's winner is the ninth Powerball multi-millionaire of 2022.22 Jun 10:29 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'What did you say?': Store can't believe they sold $12m Lotto ticketThe prize was made up of Powerball First Division and Lotto First Division.22 Jun 09:23 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesAdvocates share their wishlists for the new Māori Health Authority'The philosophy is great. We want to see the resourcing to back it up.'19 Jun 07:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesHomicide investigation launched in Whakatāne after assaulted man diesPolice are seeking information from the public to assist their investigation.19 Jun 06:07 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Why is it always the good ones?: Schoolboy killed in horror crashKeanan was a year 13 student on his way to work experience when he crashed.16 Jun 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Pretend paramedic' was unlawfully administering drugs to patientsPatients had no idea he was unqualified, a court has heard.14 Jun 06:23 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Not an easy decision': Whakaari/White Island trial venue decidedThe trial is likely to attract significant international attention, a lawyer says.12 Jun 10:40 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMan arrested after 'prolonged and violent' assault on teen at mallIt followed a public appeal for information issued by police today.09 Jun 08:08 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Shouting, screeching tyres and a thud': Gangs clash in street, man hit by car - witnessThe incident happened in Tāneatua, a small Bay of Plenty town.08 Jun 03:20 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesGet the umbrella ready, winter outlook reveals plenty of rain to comeThe outlook comes as autumn was listed as the second-equal warmest on record.06 Jun 12:00 AM