New ZealandSurf lifesaver left in tears after being verbally abused while helping swimmerMan followed surf lifeguard and continued to hurl foul language and verbal abuse.18 Jan 01:27 AM
New ZealandHarley Shrimpton case: Alleged kidnapper now faces murder chargeThe accused has been granted interim name suppression.18 Jan 12:42 AM
New ZealandSpectacular sight as luxury ship docks off BoP coastHopefully, it's just the beginning for boutique cruise liners to come to Whakatāne.18 Jan 12:37 AM
New ZealandAmateur Mount golfer gets a shot at Open Championship-linked invitationalThe nine-hole final will feature 42 players from 22 countries.17 Jan 11:05 PM
New ZealandDisgraced teacher case: School fails to release documents it should have - OmbudsmanThe school says it spent $45,000 on legal costs responding to the requests.17 Jan 09:39 PM
New Zealand‘I can finally be free’ - why an overstayer has decided to return homeIt has been 13 years since Vijender saw his family in India.17 Jan 07:50 PM
New ZealandMetal detectorists save the day after husband loses wife's ring'It was like trying to find a needle in the haystack ... I thought I had lost it forever.'17 Jan 05:52 PM
New Zealand'Emergency': How getting strep throat led to three open-heart surgeries'I wouldn’t want anyone to go through it'.17 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Substantial' Auckland interest in sale of $200m Tauranga towers apartments'We haven’t seen anything of this scale before in our city.'16 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: 'Lock your door' - prowler filmed peering in mum’s kitchen windowHorror movie phone call: 'Just lock your door and call the police. Act casual.'16 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMotorcyclist dies in BoP crashRoad closed after collision with a car was reported about 11am.15 Jan 10:43 PM
New ZealandThe Black Seeds bloom at avocado fest'Happy vibes all around' at the Katikati Avocado Food and Wine Festival.15 Jan 09:00 PM
New ZealandTeachers at top school 'welcome' to use ChatGPT in student reportsAchievement, learning behaviours and attendance data are used to generate comments.15 Jan 05:04 PM
New ZealandSchool's 'radical' $40k gamble of free uniforms for attendance. Did it pay off?'We don’t want to have any barriers to learning.'15 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters to the editor: Don't force te reo on meOPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.15 Jan 03:03 AM
New ZealandTEL toll road eastbound lanes to close Saturday for raceThe alternative route for motorists during this time is via Te Puke Highway.15 Jan 02:40 AM
New Zealand'Such a joyful event': Annual Sikh parade draws crowds in Tauranga"It’s cool people are happy to embrace our culture."15 Jan 12:57 AM
New ZealandBye, bye sunshine: Severe thunderstorm watch issuedDownpours and thunderstorms are predicted for Bay of Plenty, Rotorua, Coromandel.14 Jan 09:29 PM
New Zealand'Totally involved': Bethlehem College fire damages workshop - investigatorThe cause of a workshop fire at Bethlehem College is under investigation.14 Jan 05:50 PM
New Zealand130km/h in a 50 zone: Drug dealer with gun, meth flees police for an hourDramatic chase one of more than 800 BOP fleeing driver incidents in nine months.14 Jan 05:41 PM
New ZealandHot jobs: How people working in 50C are copingChefs, air con installers and builders are working in the heat this summer.14 Jan 01:00 AM
New ZealandCha-ching! Big Lotto wins for Tauranga, Rotorua puntersOne $333K win and two $15K wins coming to the Bay of Plenty.13 Jan 09:47 PM
New ZealandWhen your son drowns at 18: ‘I don’t get to think about that future’Her son made a 'fatal mistake' at dangerous beach, says mum in bid to stop more deaths.13 Jan 05:23 PM
New ZealandWatch: Papamoa beachgoers rescue sharkOne man could be seen dragging the shark out to sea by its tail.13 Jan 03:48 AM
New ZealandBagpipes, bad singing: The sounds irking a city and which suburb complained most'Urban sprawl' on shrinking sections a factor in noise complaints: planning researcher12 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Pro tips for rolling the perfect summer icecream scoopSeasoned scoopers share the secrets of a delicious trade.12 Jan 03:30 PM
New ZealandRoad worker critically injured after being hit by car driven 'at speed'Man charged after worker struck, nearby staff assaulted and threatened.12 Jan 12:47 AM
New ZealandMains break causes discoloured water in CBD, AvenuesTauranga City Council has issued some advice.11 Jan 11:57 PM
New ZealandYoung Kiwis at Harvard University on meeting Jacinda Ardern, campus culture'It’s awesome to have her joining our little Kiwi Harvard community.'11 Jan 10:32 PM
New ZealandClimate wrap shows how Bay's 2023 weather bucked normsTemperatures were 'above' or 'well above' average for much of NZ last year.11 Jan 06:32 PM
New ZealandHe bought a 32ft yacht instead of a house. Now, he's planning a two-year mission to WalesSailor most excited to 'see how I react when situations aren’t going that well'.11 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandTributes flow after highly respected iwi leader diesThe leader was a pivotal figure in Treaty settlements.11 Jan 04:43 AM
New ZealandChopper case: Dog owner's son in court over abusive Facebook pages'Don’t do anything stupid like that again', says judge.10 Jan 10:45 PM
New ZealandToxic algae prompts health warnings for Lake RotoruaThe algae can produce toxins that cause 'significant ill-health'.10 Jan 09:52 PM
