PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCollapse of an empire: How a South Island gang boss was brought down from insideKurt Bayer reports on the fast rise, and even faster fall, of an underworld kingpin.06 Jan 04:00 PM
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 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 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'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 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
PremiumPremiumCompaniesSummer questions: Mark Cairns on trusting your gutCould we get some relief from a slowing economy and slow speed limits?03 Jan 10:00 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
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBest of Premium 2023: Drug kingpin 'learnt from the best' - his father, court toldHe would illegally buy the drugs using the dark web, paying for it with Bitcoin.03 Jan 03:00 AM
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 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 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 ZealandMake the most of the sun: Rain expected for the weekendThe sunny, warm weather is expected to continue for a few days.01 Jan 11:53 PM
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 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
New ZealandNYE in the BOP: Fireworks update as rain arrives, thunderstorms threatenCommunity events have been cancelled but fireworks may still go ahead.30 Dec 09:44 PM
LifestyleWhy you should 'abandon' New Year's resolutions and do this insteadTips from wellness and life coaches for success in 2024.30 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSecurity breach: Trio in high vis gear allegedly broke into Port of TaurangaAlleged burglars found in imported shipping container area.30 Dec 06:00 AM
EmploymentELE group collapse: Fears hundred more workers will lose jobsThe role of recruiters who can hire large numbers without ensuring work is under scrutiny.29 Dec 10:21 PM
New ZealandOrthopaedic surgeon Richard Keddell recognised in New Year's Honours listThirty years of outstanding service in public and private practice has been acknowledged.29 Dec 04:02 PM
New Zealand‘Sport is the way community survives’: Bruce Nairn awarded Queen’s Service Medal50 years ago, this QSM recipient set target to volunteer 10 per cent of his working week.29 Dec 04:00 PM
