New ZealandThe Doctors Bayfair opens new 'purpose-built' medical practiceThe new space allows staff to better support the needs of the 'rapidly growing' community.21 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandSerious crashes on SH5 at Whakarewarewa, south of Rotorua and SH1 north of TokoroEmergency services have responded to a serious crash on SH5 at Whakarewarewa, south of Rotorua, and a second crash on SH1 north of Tokoroa. Video / Maryana Garcia / Ben FraserWatch09 Dec 08:19 AM
New ZealandBay of Plenty Times Christmas Appeal 2024The Bay of Plenty Times has launched its annual Christmas Appeal supporting the Tauranga Community Foodbank.Watch08 Nov 04:00 PM
TravelIn kiwi footsteps: The best family-friendly walks in the 'kiwi capital of the world'02 May 06:00 PM
TravelSmall Māori-owned lodge wins major tourism awardThe business is one of dozens that were recognised during the encouraging awards event.10 Nov 10:00 AM
TravelThe spectacular NZ forest flying under the radarIt boasts giant trees and leafy trails, but many keen walkers don't know about it.06 Aug 06:30 PM
TravelAloha, Te Puke: How to have a tropical holiday in the kiwifruit capitalLittle did Luxon know, you can enjoy a Hawai'i holiday without leaving Aotearoa.26 Jul 10:15 PM
TravelTake it slow: Bay of Plenty's picturesque highwayDozens of gems are hiding just off this popular highway drive.03 May 06:08 PM
New ZealandMinister tests positive for Covid; 14,633 new cases as NZ reaches grim milestoneEighty per cent of cases recorded since the start of the pandemic are currently active.28 Feb 02:28 AM
New ZealandLive: Record 1573 community Covid cases - 1140 of them in AucklandYesterday there were 1160 new cases in the community and 56 people were in hospital.17 Feb 02:40 AM
Travel1920s lodge named NZ's most romantic hotelThe course of true love nor the Waikato River never did run smooth.08 Feb 05:15 PM
New ZealandLive: 34 new Omicron cases, infection at music festival, cluster grows to 90Omicron cases have been detected in Queenstown as festivalgoers told to monitor symptoms.26 Jan 11:51 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKiwi tourists spend nearly $80m more in Bay than pre-CovidRetail is the region's biggest domestic tourism earner, according to card data.12 Jan 05:00 PM
TravelKeeping summers simple in PauanuiCraig Hall enjoys the pace and the outdoors at Pauanui.28 Aug 07:00 PM
TravelGO NZ: In awe of Whakatāne's secret wildlife islandTuatara, fluorescent moss and pōhutukawa hundreds of years old20 Jul 02:37 AM
TravelCultural eco-tours with Whirinaki Forest FootstepsWalk in the shadows of giants, and tread where dinosaurs once walked.25 Jun 03:00 AM
TravelCatch the whitewater rafting bug and a touch of Māori cultureA baptism of whitewater fun and te ao Māori.22 Jun 08:00 PM
KahuSweet as: Honey from the heart of Te Urewera"We're doing something for the future."22 Jun 12:37 AM
TravelDash of Lime: Mount Maunganui's best e-scooter food tourEating on the run gets a whole new meaning in the Bay of Plenty.08 Jun 05:13 PM
TravelA local's pick: What to do at the Mount in autumn and winterTauranga and Mount Maunganui aren't simply summer destinations.20 Apr 05:04 AM
TravelGO NZ: A first-timer's guide to Mount MaunganuiUntil I arrived I don't think I realised how utterly captivating the Mount could really be19 Apr 10:21 PM
TravelNew in town? Riverbug rafting and motortrikes in TaurangaThe sun, sand and surf are still there, but there are many new reasons to visit.12 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTravelWhere to eat, drink and sleep when you visit PāpāmoaWhite sandy beaches, hikes and history. And great fish and chips.07 Nov 05:00 PM
Travel90 minutes to spare in ŌhopeA local's guide to exploring the Bay of Plenty's Ohope Beach on a short visit.24 Oct 09:00 PM
TravelGo NZ: Bay of Plenty family holiday inspires ideas on sustainable tourismA family getaway also helped to inspire a new outlook on the future of tourism.10 Jun 05:00 PM
TravelTravel less, relax more in these short-haul, Kiwi hole-upsMake the most of your New Zealand staycation.02 Mar 12:07 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSame patch of lawn for 68 years: Story of the campgroundLeonie and Lindsay Tisch cannot get enough of the Mount Maunganui campground.11 Jan 09:00 PM
