Bay of Plenty Times'The first prize we’ve got is working together': Iwi sign historic aquaculture dealThe deal unlocks 5000ha of new aquaculture space worth $35m for iwi.18 Dec 04:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesBoP road closed for several months after slipThe closure cuts off a route used by about 35 vehicles and many cyclists daily.17 Dec 10:36 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesNaval officer returns home after Antarctic voyageHMNZS Aotearoa was shadowed by seven PLA Navy warships during sanctions patrols.17 Dec 10:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesFather-son crashes spark Boxing Day showdownThe Whakatane pair still sit first and third in the superbike standings.16 Dec 01:06 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhakatāne teen lives his Navy dreamNate Bishop balanced Year 13 study with a 35-hour fast-food job before enlistment.15 Dec 10:32 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesToi’s Challenge race director defends caution over damaged trackMayor Nandor Tanczos says unstable, slip-prone cliffs remain a key risk.12 Dec 11:07 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesRural eye care ‘not daunting anymore’ for new Tauranga optometrist'Rural communities are different ... but that makes the work satisfying.'12 Dec 02:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhakatāne Yacht Club berths drowning in siltSome owners have already shifted their boats to Tauranga to avoid delays.11 Dec 10:02 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesRelief and excitement for new Pekatahi Bridge on SH2The project is expected to cost between $64m and $69m.11 Dec 07:40 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'He had big plans': Farmer killed in crash was planning marriage proposal Tony Fox, 34, died when a car hit a power pole on SH2 near Karangahake.11 Dec 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesState Highway 2 to get new $64m+ bridge, Bishop announcesConstruction of the two-lane bridge is expected to start in mid-2027.11 Dec 01:02 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesPharmacists flag risky prescription errors tied to IT issuesAn audit found more than one in four errors could have caused harm without checks.10 Dec 05:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesResidents fight to save trees from solar farm powerline planWhakatāne District Council backs calls to shift the lines to the east side.10 Dec 12:57 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesLogs removed from Whakatāne bridgeSome of the debris included large trees and a dead horse washed downstream.09 Dec 11:20 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWarm week ahead before cooler change on FridayToday's highs reach 26C in Tauranga and 27C in Rotorua, MetService says.08 Dec 12:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesKaimai Range SH29 shut overnight for five nightsThe closure runs from SH29/24 in Waikato to SH29/Cambridge Rd in Tauranga.07 Dec 10:50 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWoman named as fatal BoP crash victimPolice want sightings of a red Honda Accord in Tāneatua between 5.30pm and 6pm.04 Dec 06:59 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesRates cap backlash: Mayor and ratepayers clash over who will be hit hardestThe Government plans a 2-4% yearly rates target from 2027 to 2029.03 Dec 01:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesOne dead, one injured after car crashes into BoP riverThe car left White Pine Bush Rd and plunged into a nearby river.02 Dec 05:59 PM
Bay of Plenty Times‘It would just be nice’: Plea for dog-leash zone after BOP river walkway attacksIn seven years in Kawerau, Christine Larsen reports 11 dog incidents.29 Nov 06:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesCouncil severance payouts soar 700% in a yearWDC's five exit payouts ranged from $10,000 to $74,042 over the year.28 Nov 02:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesMore than 800 health workers to strike in BOPThe industrial action follows failed mediation after talks with Health NZ stalled.27 Nov 04:22 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhakatāne leaders call for community voice in local government overhaulReform plans could scrap regional councils in the biggest shake-up since 1989.27 Nov 03:15 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesJurisdiction tangle: Councils debate who should clear river carcassNZTA plans to use a barge this week to clear the debris from bridge piers.26 Nov 01:00 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'I think I’m the big winner': Kawerau woman on scoring huge Lotto jackpotTo steady her nerves, she went to have coffee with her mum and told her.25 Nov 09:36 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesFirst major harbour built in NZ in 'decades' completeThe $95.2m project includes two 350m harbour walls built since 2018.25 Nov 12:12 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesSix players strike it lucky in latest Lotto drawPowerball continues to climb, one week after three players split a record $55m jackpot.22 Nov 08:22 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesLawyer opens free iwi-based legal clinic in TaurangaThe 2025 Tower Local Hero Medallist has partnered with Ngāti Ranginui and the CAB.21 Nov 11:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesDrenched: Four BoP rivers reached warning levelsMost rivers were expected to peak overnight. 19 Nov 04:30 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesDouble-fatal Kaimai crash: Coroner finds driver under the influence of cannabisThe double-fatal Kaimai crash was described as ‘avoidable’ by the coroner.18 Nov 06:54 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMost concerned about BoP: Heavy rain warnings as deluge looms for North IslandForecasters warn Bay of Plenty could get up to 200mm of rain in 24 hours.17 Nov 11:51 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesAsbestos‑tainted Kmart product shuts some Bay of Plenty schoolsThe Ministry of Education has fielded more than 260 queries from schools.17 Nov 09:43 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhere the winning record-breaking Lotto tickets were soldThe $55m prize was split three ways in the must-be-won Powerball draw. 15 Nov 10:40 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Lucky we weren’t out there with the kids': 'Mini tornado' lifts farm equipment 20m in airOne central Christchurch resident said the weather had 'gone crazy'.15 Nov 03:00 AM
