Bay of Plenty Times'All the misfits': Meet the quirky animals at Whakamārama farmScruffy the rabbit is often mistaken for a stuffed toy by visitors.18 Apr 03:53 AM
Bay of Plenty Times‘I love my life’: How a mother found hope after her darkest daysLynda Hills struggled with her mental health throughout her youth.18 Apr 02:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesTauranga's Jazz Festival a must-do this Easter weekendThe Port of Tauranga National Jazz Festival has something for everyone even in the rain.17 Apr 11:02 PM
SportOn The Up: Burling's surprise appearance at young sailors' prizegivingA group of young sailors from Tauranga asked Burling to attend. The star sailor answered.17 Apr 09:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesOn The Up - 'Memory, culture, and nostalgia': MasterChef winners' 'immersive' food experience'It’s nice to come home and bring this dinner which is really special to us.'17 Apr 09:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesPotential loss of 62 jobs at Ballance plant a 'concern for Tauranga’ Ballance Agri-Nutrients' proposal could mean 68 roles disestablished, with six new jobs.17 Apr 05:02 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesCoromandel towns isolated by flooding, more heavy rain forecast as storm rages onRoads have been submerged, roofs ripped from buildings and ferries and flights cancelled.17 Apr 08:09 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesPrison not a 'just' penalty for teen who coward-punched stranger in unprovoked street attackA judge said the only way to describe the violence inflicted was 'extreme'.17 Apr 07:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesSH2 median barrier fight: Campaigners claim truck drove on wrong sideWire median barriers have removed right turns on SH2 between Waihī and Ōmokoroa.17 Apr 05:05 AM
Bay of Plenty Times11 men hang on cross for Easter exhibition at churchNearly 400 volunteers prepared for the Easter exhibition's various displays.17 Apr 04:55 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesTraffic delays ahead: SH35 down to one lane for six monthsSH35 between Ōpōtiki and Te Kaha will be one lane from April 28.17 Apr 02:28 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Strong heart': Teen's hikoi for Māori wards inspires supporters'He’s just got such a strong sense of honour and duty.'17 Apr 02:02 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesBethlehem church's Easter walk-through offers immersive experienceDisplays cover Christ’s life, from creation to resurrection, over 800sq m.17 Apr 01:03 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesEx-cyclone Tam in BoP Waikato: Boaties advised to cancel Easter plansBay of Plenty faces up to 250mm of rain, with warnings in Rotorua and Kaimai Range.16 Apr 09:20 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Life has just stopped': 'Forgotten five' battle council over slip damageOwners of three homes have not been able to return since they were evacuated in 2022.16 Apr 06:48 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Threat multiplier': What is fuelling ex-tropical Cyclone Tam?Maritime NZ says some of the winds forecast are the strongest since 2017.16 Apr 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesEaster, Anzac travel: Drivers urged to plan aheadHeavy traffic expected on SH2 between Paeroa and Waihī during holidays.16 Apr 04:47 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWindsurfer rescued in harbour as conditions worsenOne person was plucked from Tauranga harbour as strong winds and swells increase.16 Apr 08:45 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Phenomenal' outcome: Five community boards to remain in Western BayThe Local Government Commission overruled the proposed reduction.16 Apr 02:22 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'An honour and a privilege': Local artists shine in prestigious portrait award'I had a good feeling that it was going to get through and it did. So hard work paid off.'16 Apr 12:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesHonouring heroes: Search for B Company photos for museum exhibitionIt comes as the B Company, 28th NZ (Māori) Battalion History Trust will be reviewed.15 Apr 11:55 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesFortress 40: College boys' endurance challenge captured in docoTauranga Boys’ College will screen the film on Saturday. 15 Apr 10:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesBallance proposal may cut 62 jobs at Mount Maunganui plantThe proposal would eliminate 68 roles and create six new ones.15 Apr 08:18 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesCouncil signs $91m, 15-year lease for new office buildingIt is also putting about $33.5 million into the interior fit-out of the building.15 Apr 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesA 'spectacular display': Yatton Park set to be filled with daffodilsThe Cancer Society initiative aims to raise funds for its 'crucial' services.15 Apr 04:07 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesKawerau death: Second 15-year-old charged with murderThree people have been charged with murder following the death of Michael Tokona.15 Apr 03:17 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesHow Mount Mainstreet's new team plans to boost local businessUpcoming events include a jazz festival at Easter and Community Curling in April.15 Apr 02:06 AM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesFerrari-driving gang member admits importing 613kg drugs, faces losing $7m in assetsThe main target in Operation Weirton has pleaded guilty on the eve of High Court trial.15 Apr 12:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesOn The Up: Motorised duck wins race in front of record crowdThe Great Tauranga Duck Race 2025 has raised nearly $35,000 for local organisations14 Apr 10:17 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Hallelujah': Driving instructors react to proposed licence changesPractical licence set to be scrapped described as 'a joke' and 'not good'.14 Apr 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesRevealed: Motorcyclist who killed couple on pedestrian crossing has rap sheetA jury has found motorcyclist Mark Kimber guilty of manslaughter.14 Apr 07:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesTauranga man accused of stealing ambulance equipment He is also charged with unlawfully possessing police property.14 Apr 05:07 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Really good test': Apprentice challenge winners head to nationalsApprentices had eight hours to construct a planter box using traditional joinery.14 Apr 02:45 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesOn The Up: Golf club invests $3m into new facilities, including field-sized practice greenThe club says the 6000sq m green is among the biggest in the world.13 Apr 07:17 PM