Bay of Plenty Times'Truly disturbing': Ex-mayor slams commission’s request to Simeon Brown for hybrid council'There is genuine concern that history may repeat itself' - report.17 Apr 05:03 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesRevealed: The 2024 Aotearoa Music Awards finalistsCheck out some of the big names and fresh faces heading to the AMAs this year.17 Apr 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesLandlord ‘bleeding money’ as bus stop deters tenants'It’s a long time without tenants.'17 Apr 05:22 AM
Te Puke TimesTe Puke Utd open their account for 2024Two wins and two losses for Te Puke's four teams.17 Apr 02:47 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesŌmokoroa Community Board resignation sparks byelectionA byelection was needed as it was more than 12 months before the next local body election.17 Apr 01:03 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesTauranga resident grows rare red kūmara flowerThe special moment is almost as magical as spotting a unicorn.17 Apr 12:05 AM
Bay of Plenty Times16 people rescued from island wildlife sanctuary after waka crews swampedThree waka ama crews became stranded on the island.16 Apr 10:31 PM
Te Puke TimesWestern Bay Council, Kāinga Ora slammed for lack of consultationCouncil says no parties adversely affected by the development.16 Apr 08:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Absolutely horrendous': Locals petition council over road concernsA mobile speed camera recorded 90km/h in a 50km/h area.16 Apr 07:42 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesThree huge sculptures installed in TaurangaWorks are part of an upgrade of Cameron Rd.16 Apr 07:26 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesOutrage as 'friendly' pig chased by dogs in park as owners look onA Welcome resident says a wild boar released into Johnson Reserve was harrassed by two dog16 Apr 05:03 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesPig loose in Tauranga parkWelcome Bay resident John Lee says this 'friendly' pig, who he filmed munching on acorns in Johnson Reserve, was harassed by dogs last week.Watch16 Apr 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Loving father': Tributes for man who died after running into sea while fleeing policePolice say the man died after running 'into the sea in an effort to avoid arrest'.16 Apr 08:26 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesNZME snares 22 Voyager Media Award nominationsGlitzy prizegiving event to be held at Shed 10 on Auckland’s Viaduct on May 24.16 Apr 06:27 AM
Bay of Plenty Times24 hours lost in the bushA kayaking trip on the Kaituna River near Rotorua went wrong for one paddler.16 Apr 04:15 AM
Te Puke TimesTe Puke Fire ReportCalls during the past fortnight include assisting in the rescue of a horse.16 Apr 04:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhen you can catch the last cruise ships of the seasonMore than 100 cruise ships have visited Tauranga between mid-October and mid-April.16 Apr 01:38 AM
Katikati AdvertiserJiu-jitsu fighter offers self-defence courseThe course will involve strikes, headlocks and ground positions.16 Apr 12:11 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesGreen light for lower peak-hour school speed limitsIt is likely the new speed limits will come into effect within the next two years.16 Apr 12:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesHonouring NZers in warAnzac Day commemorations throughout the district on April 25.15 Apr 10:30 PM
Te Puke TimesTe Puke's Jorja Mouat to represent NZ at flag football world champsNon-contact sports were not the plan until a broken leg changed the course of her life.15 Apr 06:00 PM
Katikati AdvertiserBusy week for police in KatikatiAll the week's police news from Sergeant Steve Hindmarsh.15 Apr 06:00 PM
Katikati AdvertiserSwimmers take on 50km challenge at Dave Hume PoolMarks 50 years of the pool.15 Apr 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty Times'Tragic': The 'iconic' sector farmers fear becoming a 'cottage industry'Farmers say harvesting wool costs twice what they are paid for the product.15 Apr 05:03 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesThe woes of woolBrent Mountford, Federated Farmers Bay of Plenty provincial president, says the state of the wool industry is "the pits". Video / Alex CairnsWatch15 Apr 05:00 PM
Te Puke TimesTough start to Baywide rugby season for Te Puke SportsPirates turn their attention to Marist St Michael's15 Apr 04:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesPolice allege patrol car rammed in TaurangaFive people have been arrested and charged with a variety of offences.15 Apr 01:36 AM
Katikati AdvertiserSeason a reason to celebrate at Waihī BeachA fun day for kids, foodies at Waihī Beach.15 Apr 01:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesTauranga’s speed limit proposal met with warning from ministerBrown said the Government did not support these types of blanket speed limit reductions.15 Apr 12:37 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesAbbeyfield hits $3m target for elder housingAfter years of fundraising, Abbeyfield WBOP can now begin the build in Katikati.15 Apr 12:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesBaywide rugby: Tough start for Marist in return to top-flightResults from the weekend's games.14 Apr 10:35 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesRugby player flown to hospital after on-field injuryInjured senior Mercury Bay rugby player airlifted to hospital.14 Apr 10:27 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesBody found on Mount Maunganui beach: Police investigatingPolice are investigating a sudden death at Mount Maunganui. Video / Alex CairnsWatch14 Apr 09:23 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Very strong' rip at beach where man died evading police'It must have been a terrifying experience for this man.'14 Apr 08:31 PM