New ZealandCervical cancer: Jan Tinetti officiates new HPV self-test initiative in TaurangaRibbon cut on new equipment to process tests for cervical cancer.14 Sep 03:12 AM
New ZealandLet's go party: Artist who turned David Seymour into Barbie Ken is just getting started'I just wanted to put a little bit of happiness in the community.'14 Sep 02:25 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: NZ First candidate for Bay of Plenty, Kirsten MurfittInfrastructure, potholes and healthcare are the big issues for first-time candidate.14 Sep 02:03 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Independent candidate for Tauranga Larry Baldock on Candidate CameraTransport, home loans and an independent voice in Parliament are Baldock's aims.13 Sep 11:51 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: New Conservative candidate Jono Langridge on Candidate CameraTransport, housing and parking are Langridge's big issues, but not climate change.13 Sep 11:50 PM
New ZealandNavy divers scour hulls of ships in Tauranga after drugs tip-offTwo ships of interest were identified and Navy divers were sent to Tauranga.13 Sep 10:27 PM
New ZealandDriver robbed and threatened outside Burger KingCCTV footage was being reviewed.13 Sep 08:35 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Act's Christine Young on Candidate CameraNovel transport ideas to beat congestion from Tauranga's ACT candidate.13 Sep 08:03 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Leighton Baker Party Candidate for Bay of Plenty, Wendy Gillespie on Candidate CameraŌropi local discusses why she's running for the Leighton Baker Party.13 Sep 08:02 PM
New Zealand‘Living life again’: Donations give dying dad 'miracle' drug'Now all of a sudden I believe I’m going to live.'13 Sep 06:00 PM
CrimeMeth-maker with $1.5m debt to Crown has to give up ‘bequest’ from late fatherRoyce Duncan owed the Crown $1.5m earned from a large-scale drug-dealing operation.13 Sep 06:00 PM
New Zealand'I just love it' - David Seymour given Barbie billboard makeoverDavid Seymour describes it as the 'greatest piece of vandalism' he has ever seen.13 Sep 07:29 AM
New Zealand'Failing hospitals': Three BoP candidates vow to fix public health systemOther issues raised included cost of living, crime, traffic and co-governance.13 Sep 07:00 AM
New Zealand'We will continue to do the best we can': Fire station closed for two days due to staff shortagesThe station was closed for two days last week due to staffing numbers13 Sep 04:00 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Vision NZ's Leon Samuels on Candidate CameraDemocracy, crime and homelessness are big issues for Tauranga's Vision candidate.13 Sep 02:30 AM
New ZealandSmallgusta: Miniature golf course offers evolutionary experienceA new mini golf course is being developed in Tauranga.13 Sep 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorThe Premium Debate: Subscribers react to mum who gave up job to care for daughterOPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.13 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Act's Bay of Plenty candidate Cameron Luxton on Candidate CameraThe cost of living and crime are the big issues for Act's Pāpāmoa-based candidate.12 Sep 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Nigh-on impossible': Housing development for 15000 people stallsDelay may cost ratepayers millions with $300m needed for roads, pipes.12 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: National's Tom Rutherford on Candidate CameraNational's Bay of Plenty candidate discusses the electorate's big issues.12 Sep 04:00 AM
New ZealandYour child's abuser could still have a say: What you need to knowEven exes who committed serious assaults and had been absent for years still have a say.12 Sep 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow much Tauranga ratepayers are set to pay for $300m+ CBD revampFunding plan would stop future councils from interfering, commissioner says.12 Sep 12:45 AM
New ZealandSH29 reopens: Person airlifted after two-vehicle crash involving truckAt least one person seriously injured in crash.12 Sep 12:37 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLetters to the editor: Refugee, unemployment and roadworksOPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.12 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandTauranga Hospital's new renal unit doubles dialysis chair numbersThe unit opened its doors to patients on Monday.11 Sep 11:53 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOrganiser of cancelled festival One Love pays nearly $250k for venue damageAbout 2.5ha was significantly damaged after extreme rain and heavy machinery use.11 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandMum 'disgusted' abusive ex gets say over brain-damaged son's nameThe boy has the developmental age of a toddler after being shaken as a baby by his father.11 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Agony': Woman trespassed from visiting dying mother at hospital'If I return to visit my dying mother I will be arrested on the spot.'11 Sep 05:51 AM
Kahu'We are unique': Hittmen spread their beats throughout the BoP“We stand out, and we are unique,” says manager Carl Homersham.11 Sep 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Heartbreak': Mum quits job to care for daughter with debilitating condition'I want to have a job, I want to be able to look after myself ... but I can’t.'10 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Labour's Jan Tinetti on Candidate CameraTransport, skill shortages and equal access to Tauranga are important issues for Tinetti.10 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandThis kidney donor saved his dad's life. It almost cost him his ownTauranga organ donor's plasma plea: 'One hundred and fifty people, they saved my life'10 Sep 05:57 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: National's Sam Uffindell on Candidate CameraCrime, cost of living, and a new highway are top of mind for Uffindell.08 Sep 10:15 PM
New Zealand'Not a magic bullet': Tinetti slams new National policyTinetti said academics “know best” and it was important politicians “stay out of it".08 Sep 05:39 PM