New ZealandSeaman arrested after cocaine seizure at Port of TaurangaThe man has appeared in Tauranga District Court.21 Jan 07:15 PM
New ZealandFleeing drivers ‘deliberately taunting’ police by live-streaming their escapadesTrend emerges amid a dramatic increase in drivers fleeing police.21 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandLifeguards issue warning after dislocated limbs and rescues as 'pretty gnarly' surf hitsThe worst ocean conditions are expected to arrive on Monday.21 Jan 03:47 AM
New ZealandHometown heroine: Hannah Berry nabs third Tauranga Half victory“It is wonderful to have world-class athletes here, and a privilege to win today’s event.”20 Jan 11:04 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBYO drinks: How to have a beautiful wedding for less than $600Couples who spend a little are 'just as married' as those spending a lot.20 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Most painful time in our lives': Family call for help after deaths of dad, mum and son'No one should have to lose so many people in such a short time.'19 Jan 09:07 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLandlords buckle under high interest rates as rental demand soarsHouse for rent gets 2224 clicks and is pulled from online site in days.19 Jan 06:51 PM
New Zealand‘When I looked down all I saw was red’: Mum’s frightening ordeal before twins’ birthA mother needed transfusions after losing 2.6 litres of blood.19 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandLarge swell warning for North Island's east coastSwells peaking up to 3m are expected for the entire east coast of the North Island.18 Jan 09:26 PM
New ZealandAerobatic airshow over region's events this weekendProviding aerial entertainment for a flying school, an airshow, cricket and motor racing.18 Jan 07:56 PM
New ZealandMum’s warning after son’s scare at floating obstacle course in Tauranga'I used all of my strength to push him to the side while trying not to get sucked in.'18 Jan 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Absolutely livid': Mum of drowned teen's call after lifeguards abused"Take care of them ... they save so many people every year."18 Jan 04:03 PM
New Zealand'Extremely lucky': Four teens swept out to sea rescued by Coastguard volunteersThe group of four teenagers were being carried out to sea by a strong current.18 Jan 07:46 AM
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
