New ZealandSix months in a catamaran: Couple's 'big adventure' sailing around NZ“You felt like you were the only one on the planet," Linda Hay said of her favourite spot.27 Apr 08:00 PM
New Zealand'I was never going to give up': Swimmer, 45, conquers Cook Strait dream"And then all those dolphins turned up. I thought, 'These are here as a bit of a sign'."27 Apr 08:00 PM
New ZealandBump and bang Baypark finaleHarry Fredrickson Memorial Cup is Baypark's most sought-after stock car prize.27 Apr 07:28 PM
New ZealandStreet racers need a 'safe, controlled' space, says 'petrolhead' ex-mayor, advocatesCommunity leaders support calls for safe venues after illegal street racing gatherings.27 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandVote for Bay of Plenty Pet of the YearVote for Bay of Plenty Pet of the Year.27 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'It’s disgusting': Teen suffers broken bones after street racer slams into her'It’s indescribable how a mother’s heart has been ripped apart'.27 Apr 06:13 AM
New Zealand'You just couldn’t get out': Roundabout 'log jam' as Bayfair flyover opensThere was talk of improvement to local traffic but some motorists are yet to be convinced.27 Apr 05:54 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Arataki Boardriders to the rescueCommunity-funded water safety programme teaches families how to respect the ocean.26 Apr 10:56 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJo RaphaelOpinion: Street racing law blows a lot of smoke, but no real consequencesOpinion: It was hoped the threat of car crushing would be a deterrent to illegal racing.26 Apr 10:00 PM
New ZealandSkydiving in their 90s: 'You haven’t got time to feel scared'Two Tauranga friends jumped out of a plane in an effort to raise money for St John.26 Apr 09:42 PM
New ZealandUnidentifed floating object? Strange item washes up on Mount beach“We don’t know where it’s from and who it belongs to, do you?”26 Apr 09:08 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMerepeka Raukawa-TaitOpinion: Civic leadership isn't about popularity, it's about relationshipsOpinion: Rightly or wrongly, when we vote, we get the people we deserve.26 Apr 08:00 PM
New ZealandBoP, Waikato Lotto players dominate second division winFifteen players will be ending the month on a high.26 Apr 07:41 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhy a 'burnt-out' new teacher who quit after three terms may try again in AustraliaMore than 27,000 teacher practising certificates have expired and not renewed since 2018.26 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandTruckie sacked while isolating during pandemic awarded $8kWorker told by text he would, in effect, be dismissed if he wasn't in on Monday.26 Apr 06:53 AM
New ZealandCommute times expected to 'improve' as Bayfair flyover opensThe new flyover is expected to open in time for commuter traffic tomorrow morning.26 Apr 04:17 AM
New ZealandOfficer justified in punching teen in face as he reached for hidden bong'It was his favourite bong, and he did not want it to be taken by police.'26 Apr 12:29 AM
New ZealandThe BoP town being hit hard by nationwide GP shortageLocals are losing patience with the delays they face for treatment.25 Apr 09:29 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRevealed: How much Bay councils spend on consultantsFinancial advice, civic projects, and recruitment feature as most costly spends.25 Apr 07:38 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Constantly worried': What's keeping the new Education Minister awake at night'There’s so many things that keep me up at night'.25 Apr 06:00 PM
KahuWharenui build to use quake-resistant Māori methodThe technique, mīmiro, will be used to rebuild a historic Bay of Plenty wharenui.25 Apr 06:49 AM
New Zealand'They are in our hearts': Sacrifices past and present honoured in Rotorua'They are in our hearts. They may have passed but we still feel them.'25 Apr 05:22 AM
New ZealandAnzac Day services draw big crowds in Tauranga'Magnificent': 94-year-old WWII veteran Don Wilson's verdict on the dawn service.25 Apr 05:13 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandReader opinion: We're paying a price for trusting science; scramble to find skilled workersOPINION: Readers have their say.25 Apr 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandReader opinion: Scramble to find skilled workers; Cameron Rd strugglesOPINION: Readers have their say.25 Apr 04:00 AM
New ZealandHamilton Michael Hill raided: Taupō store also robbed overnight, youths arrestedThe raid on the store comes less than a week after a Chartwell store was hit.25 Apr 03:45 AM
New ZealandPolice arrest 12 after aggravated robberies and ram-raid-style burglaryThe arrests were all made within 24 hours of the incident happening.25 Apr 02:19 AM
New ZealandAnzac Day: Thousands at emotional dawn servicesThousands flocked to Mount Maunganui this morning to pay their respects.24 Apr 08:40 PM
New ZealandMan with disability faces homelessness: 'I think it is so cruel. Where is the humanity?''I need a miracle. I know time is running out. I am very, very frightened.'24 Apr 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Mob of people': Frustrated residents hit out at boy-racer meetings'Someone could easily have been seriously hurt or killed.'24 Apr 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Deceiving' lake: Warning for kayakers after eight get into trouble this monthTwo people last seen kayaking on the lake have died in the past year.24 Apr 05:40 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorThe Prem Debate: Desperate Labour taps Nats' migration policyOPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.24 Apr 05:23 AM
New ZealandOpinion: Light-footed local lad makes Touch Blacks debutJordan Hudson made his debut for the Touch Blacks this weekend.24 Apr 04:51 AM
New Zealand'Miracle' debut win for BoP side in Chatham CupThe result puts the first-time entrants into the first round draw.24 Apr 02:31 AM
