Bay of Plenty Times'Far-reaching and devastating': Meth use has surged in this part of NZ as prices dropPolice attribute increased drug use to greater availability and lower prices.25 Apr 05:03 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhy John Rohloff is dubbed 'Mr Consistency' in excavationTe Puke is now home to the county’s second-best excavator operator.25 Apr 05:00 PM
SportSecond-straight second-half surge powers Chiefs past Western ForceClayton McMillan’s side continue to set the pace in Super Rugby Pacific.25 Apr 09:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesSome like it hot - chilli champ faces Tauranga spice showdownThe Tauranga event starts at noon, with the chilli eating contest at 4pm.25 Apr 05:00 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Very moving day': Anzac services across the Bay honour sacrificeThe Mount Maunganui cenotaph drew a large crowd for the 2025 Anzac dawn service.25 Apr 02:20 AM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty Times'Golden opportunity': 56ha of 'prime farmland' rezoned, approved for developmentMore than 450 homes could be built on the land.25 Apr 12:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesTurning 100 on Anzac Day: From choirboy to wartime signalman shadowing HitlerLives depended on short and long beeps – dots and dashes. 24 Apr 06:02 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesKnitted poppy display to honour Anzac Day at Tauranga RSAThe Anzac Day service and parade will begin at 5.45am next to the Tauranga RSA Cenotaph.24 Apr 04:55 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'We’re gonna kick a**': Steamroller stars ready for Chiefs showdownThe Festival of Disability Sport will feature eight wheelchair rugby teams.24 Apr 04:50 PM
Bay of Plenty Times‘Disgusting’: Cow guts dumped by beach highwayA cyclist found the cattle remains near Te Ahiaua Reserve on Tuesday morning.24 Apr 05:27 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Never in a million years': Pāpāmoa ticket finally claims $500,000 Lotto winThe unchecked winning ticket was stashed in the couple's drawers.24 Apr 04:41 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesRSA merger amid falling membership marks end of an era for TaurangaThe Tauranga RSA has been part of the city since December 12, 1918.24 Apr 04:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesSH25 closed: Serious injuries in three-vehicle crash Diversions are set at Whangapoua and Matarangi on SH25.24 Apr 12:53 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWorld War II veteran to celebrate 100th birthday at Tauranga Anzac service World War II veteran John Clark is set to mark his 100th birthday on Anzac Day.23 Apr 11:46 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesCricket stumps to rugby posts: Chiefs to make Super Rugby history at Bay OvalSamisoni Taukei’aho will make his 100th Super Rugby appearance in this match.23 Apr 11:20 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'It's so long and so fast': Kiwi champion's Isle of Man TT challengeHe'll also race in the British Superbike Championship and Northwest 200.23 Apr 11:13 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesAuckland man named as victim in Wairere Falls deathA walker saw him fall into the river at 11.50am on Saturday.23 Apr 09:52 PM
Bay of Plenty Times16 Lotto players win over $22k each – where were the tickets sold?One player walked away with $23 million after winning the First Division Powerball draw.23 Apr 08:32 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty Times'Total disgrace': Mental health unit upgrade to begin - five years after funding allocatedUpdgrade would 'significantly improve' environment for patients and staff, says Health NZ.23 Apr 07:38 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesFormer 'highest-risk road' reverts to 100km/h speed limitThe speed limit on SH2 will revert to 100km/h by July 1, 2025.23 Apr 07:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesSuit up for scavenger hunt on two wheelsThe 2025 Great K Valley Cycle Adventure is taking place on Sunday, April 27.23 Apr 04:55 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesBetter compensation for scam victims from banksBanks are putting in better compensation for scam victims.23 Apr 07:26 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Risk of frost': Temperatures to plummet, threat of more heavy rain this weekendNorthland, Auckland, Coromandel and Bay of Plenty are in the firing line.23 Apr 07:23 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesBoP highway project confirmed, tolls expected by 2028A new four-lane highway will connect Redwood Lane to Takitimu Toll Rd.23 Apr 05:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesBlisters force Jack on to bike for Māori wards journey He plans to cycle back after blisters halted his walk.23 Apr 03:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesMount Maunganui dawn service draws thousands for Anzac DayA bugler played the Reveille as the sun rose over the ocean.23 Apr 02:42 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'We were the lucky ones': Couple celebrates 73 years marriedKen and Noeline Murray met in 1947 and have been attached at the hip ever since.23 Apr 02:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesLeading into the next chapter: Tauranga Whai appoint new head coach 'He’s absolutely ready to lead this team into its next chapter': Whai GM John Miller. 23 Apr 12:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesHow Whakatāne Hospital plans to restore full maternity services Since January, 88 Eastern Bay women have had their babies at Tauranga Hospital.22 Apr 11:08 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesNZ, UK strengthen military partnership to support Ukraine, including dronesNew Zealand also expected to announce increased support for the joint Operation Interflex.22 Apr 08:20 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Great news': Tauriko road plan to boost jobs and growthThe NZTA Board has endorsed the Tauriko West Road investment case in the Bay of Plenty.22 Apr 08:14 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesFishermen rescue man from boat fire off Coromandel coastBlack smoke from the fire was visible from Cooks Beach.22 Apr 08:05 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesHighway reopens after fatal crash near RotoruaEmergency services responded with five crews, an ambulance, and a helicopter.22 Apr 05:05 AM
