New Zealand'Get checked': Mother's mole warning after melanoma diagnosisRachael Pratt said she had a 'very big chunk of flesh' removed from her leg.05 Jan 04:03 PM
New ZealandIwi protests, theft after crash, man bites man: What made news in DecemberThe Bay of Plenty Times is looking back at some of the top stories of 2023.05 Jan 03:00 PM
New ZealandA restaurant's struggle, a water mystery, and a jetty: What made news in DecemberRotorua Daily Post is looking back at the stories of 2023.05 Jan 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionBest of Premium 2023: The 'unethical' tradie practice that's 'rife' in New ZealandSome companies are "bypassing the significant training commitment".05 Jan 03:00 AM
New ZealandHealth warning for lake as 'potentially toxic' algae bloomsPeople advised to avoid any activity that results in contact with the water.05 Jan 02:28 AM
New ZealandPart of Moffat Rd to close for three monthsAll traffic will be detoured from Tuesday.05 Jan 01:46 AM
New Zealand'Tremendous': Final tally of foodbank donations in 2023 Christmas appeal lands'We are so very grateful for the amazing support', says foodbank manager.04 Jan 11:47 PM
New ZealandVisitors stuck on gondola for up to an hour after 'unexpected stoppage'Skyline Rotorua says stoppages to this extent are rare.04 Jan 10:39 PM
New ZealandWhat you need to know about Juicy Fest - and what Keri Hilson says about NZThe hip hop and R&B festival will come to Tauranga on Sunday.04 Jan 04:02 PM
New Zealand'Strange bond': Two men's near-identical ordeals surviving alone in the oceanRob Hewitt has reflected on his own ordeal of floating alone at sea for 72 hours.04 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice call for information on Te Puke man possibly carrying gunTwo reported sightings of the man in the centre of town this afternoon.04 Jan 08:34 AM
New Zealand'Electric' scenes as Bay Dreams festival debuts new venueThe crowd of about 8500 was 'pretty well-behaved', the festival organiser says.04 Jan 04:38 AM
New ZealandNeighbours describe 'crazy' scene as fire ripped through Tauranga homeCrews from three fire stations fought the blaze.04 Jan 03:18 AM
New Zealand'I just kept staying alive': Man's 24-hour ordeal after falling overboard without life jacketWill Fransen spent nearly 24 hours drifting in the ocean without even a life jacket.04 Jan 12:58 AM
New ZealandRise in roaming dogs sparks fears for livestock ownersA rise in the number of roaming dogs increases fear among Rotorua Lakes livestock owners.03 Jan 10:33 PM
New Zealand'Traumatised' pet owner attacked twice speaks out as roaming dog reports spikeThe number of dog-related incidents including dog attacks this year revealed.03 Jan 10:32 PM
New Zealand'Lives were saved': Lifeguards at region's holiday hotspots make 50-plus rescuesSafety advice for swimmers also follows slew of shark sightings in the area.03 Jan 03:30 PM
New ZealandLifeguards save beached dolphin at Mount, swimmer airlifted off Waihī beachPlus, 'tonnes of shark sightings' in busy day for Bay of Plenty and Coromandel lifeguards.03 Jan 06:58 AM
New ZealandAerial photos show shark just metres from people on popular beachExperts say these sighting are common this time of year.03 Jan 05:18 AM
New ZealandKaimai crash kills Whakatāne couple, 4-year-old son survives'It’s going to hurt him for a long time ... for two young lives to be taken so tragically'03 Jan 04:38 AM
New ZealandPolice release names of pair who died in Kaimai crashInquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.03 Jan 03:41 AM
New Zealand'Simply unacceptable': Nine dead on Rotorua roads in 2023Someone is killed on Bay of Plenty roads about every 10 days.02 Jan 11:48 PM
New ZealandMan charged after woman allegedly hit by carA man is set to appear in the Whakatāne District Court today.02 Jan 10:17 PM
New ZealandThe ultimate betrayal: Woman's shocking find on husband's phone"This was my husband who had no reason to do this other than to satisfy his own sickness."02 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandCrash victim's grieving brother 'enraged' by rule-breaking on roadsBay of Plenty road toll drops but a top cop is not celebrating.02 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandTauranga dad rushes home at 3am from Auckland after wife goes into labour early“It was the longest hours of my life.”02 Jan 01:56 AM
New Zealand'It's so big': Swimmers flee water after shark spotted at popular beachBroadcaster describes dramatic scenes to followers as shark cruises shallows.02 Jan 01:37 AM
New Zealand'Horror story': Only half of domestic violence callouts end in charges in Bay of PlentyAnd agencies are expecting an influx this holiday period.02 Jan 12:35 AM
New ZealandPerson taken to hospital after falling off boulders at McLaren FallsHato Hone St John was notified of the incident at 11.50am.02 Jan 12:34 AM
New Zealand'Sunny day in a new venue': What you need to know about Bay Dreams 2024Roads will be closed in Tauranga CBD as the event takes place at Wharepai Domain.01 Jan 10:13 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'We are all so happy': How a family of seven got on to property ladderMeet the Kiwis who have defied the odds and own their homes.31 Dec 09:14 PM
New ZealandExplainer: How to safely forage for mushrooms - and poisonous ones to avoidHowever, the National Poisons Centre warns against eating wild mushrooms.31 Dec 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Outrageous' contamination: How much recycling ends up in landfillOnce, an entire recycling truck’s contents weighing 4.38t were sent to landfill.31 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandCricket fans and campers keep spirits high despite New Year's Eve rain'Tomorrow you’ll wake up and it’ll be blue sky and everyone will be happy again.'31 Dec 05:14 AM
