Frances Ronowicz, head of community finance at BNZ, talks about the new no interest and low-interest loan initiative.
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Tauranga Croquet Club faces fee hike
The Tauranga Croquet Club opposes proposal that could see them pay more than $24,500 a year to keep using their green and facilities.
Cancer centre loses important car park
Shonagh Harris is upset the on-street car park directly outside the Bay of Plenty facility has been removed by Tauranga City Council, which cites safety concerns.
Firefighters battle house fire in Pāpāmoa Beach
Fire crews at the scene of the house fire in Pāpāmoa Beach.
Ngāi Te Rangi protest in Tauranga
Over 1000 people marched on Hewletts Rd in Tauranga on Tuesday morning protesting the new Government's "anti-Māori" policies.
Tauranga protests against Government policies labelled “anti-Māori”.
Tauranga protests against Government policies labelled “anti-Māori”.
Ollie Schimanski, 6, was diagnosed with Sanfilippo last year.
It is known as "childhood dementia" and the brain progressively gets damaged.
Mount Maunganui Dog Training Club seeks new park
The council has plans to develop the existing site at Links Ave Reserve into a car park for improved sporting facilities.
Flooded streets in Waihī Beach
Flooding at the intersection of Scarborough Rd and Marine Ave this afternoon. Video / Alex Cairns
Hospitality business suffering
Matthew Weinberg of Tauranga cafe Love Rosie says the current climate for cafes is worse than during the pandemic.
Pothole patch repaired 11 times
Mount Maunganui man Robbie Robinson has resorted to sweeping debris off his road as patches on a large area of potholes repeatedly fail.
Motorcyclist's battle after crash
Pāpāmoa mother of four Hope Pearce spent two days in a coma after a “horrific” motorcycle crash on State Highway 5, just outside of Rotorua, on Labour Day.
Teacher's brain cancer journey
Bryony Smith's experience of discovering she had a brain tumour, having complex surgery, then going through intense rehabilitation left her feeling more support was needed for patients in New Zealand.
Historic surf collection for sale
Tauranga businessman Dusty Waddell has spent years collecting items that represent “a broad spread of New Zealand’s surfing history, from the early 60s to the 80s.” Now, the collection is up for sale.
Bay of Plenty Times Christmas Appeal
Demand has never been higher for Tauranga Community Foodbank.
Panorama Towers rises
Take a look inside the construction site of the 14-storey development at 35 Hamilton St - a site where Tauranga City Council's ill-fated transport hub was originally planned.
Bay of Plenty Times Christmas Appeal 2023
Tauranga Community Foodbank manager Nicki Goodwin says demand has increased dramatically and the Christmas appeal is vital.
The Great NZ Road Trip: Rotorua to Tauranga
NZME's Editor-at-Large Shayne Currie continues his road trip across NZ in the all electric VW ID.5, making his way from Rotorua to Tauranga. Video / Shayne Currie
Facebook scammer sent victims to stranger's home
Cheryl Bond's family member had strangers turning up on her doorstep looking for items they had bought on Facebook after a scammer used the address to trick buyers.
Tommy Wilson on Te Tuinga Whānau
He spoke to the Bay of Plenty Times in June, but has since announced his retirement.
The Great NZ Road Trip: Frances Denz MNZM
Frances Denz reflects on her teaching excellence award. Video / Bay of Plenty Times / NZ Herald
Widower targeted by Jehovah's Witness volunteer
Ian Gunn's wife, Lexie, died last month. Just over three weeks later, he received a letter from an anonymous person saying they were a Jehovah's Witness volunteer. The letter briefly passed on condolences but mainly discussed biblical themes around death. He was "gobsmacked".
Mum's long Covid ordeal
Irene Simmons experienced symptoms of long Covid for five months and spent seven weeks in hospital.
What's next for Tauranga's Cameron Rd
Stage one of Tauranga City Council's Cameron Rd upgrade is about to wrap up, and stage two works won't start until 2025.
Parents struggle with clinic price hike
Tauranga mum Taneisha Miny says she will take her son to the hospital instead as she cannot afford the new $50 consultation cost.
How students are preparing for exams
Three future Ōtūmoetai college head students give their thoughts.
Armed police presence on Belk Rd near Tauranga
Armed police presence on Belk Rd near Tauranga. Video / Alex Cairns
Tony Brooke
Lower Kaimai Range truck driver Tony Brooke has seen it all from the cab of his truck including drivers regularly using their phones and texting.
Cambridge Road overbridge: Three-month closure of Moffat Rd as part of Takitimu North Link works
Video flyover of Cambridge Road and upcoming construction site as part of Takitimu North Link. Video / Waka Kotahi
Six years trying to get a new knee
It took six years from referral to being accepted for surgery for Murray Dennis to get on the knee surgery waitlist at Tauranga Hospital.
5-year-old has so far had 77 blood transfusions.
His father, Alex Haden, is speaking out ahead of the Bayleys blood drive on November 3 in Tauranga and is encouraging people to donate blood because without donors, his son wouldn't be alive.
Secrets to top sausages
Kiwi Fresh Meats Tauranga owner Jason Pearson won a Gold Elite for their Chilli Cheese Griller and a Silver award for their Bacon Cheese Bite at Retail Meat’s The Great New Zealand Sausage Competition. Video / Alex Cairns
Mount Maunganui cycle store owner king hit in broad daylight
Good Samaritan Kris Snow was left bloodied and bruised after rushing to the aid of a neighbour confronting a youth thief.
Dog walk for charity
Zahnee Campbell has organised a Dog Walk at Mount Drury on Oct 29 in an effort to raise funds for the Guardian Angels Trust - the trust care for people who are terminally ill.