Bay of Plenty TimesAnnual food drive aims to make Christmas 'lighter and brighter' for familiesFor 12 years Cooney Lees Morgan has been running a food collection for the foodbank.15 Dec 02:00 AM
Bay of Plenty Times‘Strong’ marine heatwave conditions around North Island fueling warmth, humidityAbnormal ocean warmth around northern coasts may already be noticeable for beachgoers.15 Dec 12:02 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesCar fire in lower Kaimāī spreads to nearby bushA fire from a burning car quickly spread into bush on SH29.14 Dec 11:42 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMan dies after jumping from side of boat near Moutohora Island, WhakatāneThe man was pulled unresponsive from the water after the jump.14 Dec 11:30 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTsunami training: What would you do if a massive wave was on the way?Think you’d know what to do in an emergency? Put it to the test through virtual reality.14 Dec 05:02 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesCoromandel shooting: Name suppression for man charged with murder, attempted murderMan appears in court after fatal shooting in remote rural location.13 Dec 11:01 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Beacon of light': Family's 'powerful message' after 21yo dies at swimming hole'He wanted to make the most of his life, and to make people happy and loved, and he did.'13 Dec 04:03 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Blessing in disguise': How failing an eye test saved a man from vision lossHe says there 'isn’t enough knowledge' about the disease. A surgeon hopes to change that.13 Dec 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Wonderful legacy': 'Mr Fixit', 86, donates quirky novelty bikesLex Spencer has donated seven novelty bikes to Ecomatters in Auckland.13 Dec 03:24 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Gutless racism': Sacred pounamu touchstone vandalised in 'despicable' act'Illiterate reprobates' blamed as compass atop maunga in Mount Maunganui vandalised.13 Dec 03:38 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Wonderful guy': Photographer honoured for shooting BoP history'That’s when it’s satisfying as a photographer–when you’re doing it for the right reason.'13 Dec 03:10 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesCoromandel shooting victims were pig hunters; local farmer in custodyPolice have advised members of the public to avoid the area.13 Dec 02:39 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'This is how we do it': Latest 90s hitmakers added to Juicy Fest line upJuicy Fest is a one-day festival, scheduled for four NZ shows.13 Dec 01:13 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesHow Shortland Street self-harm plot sparked call for action"I don’t want to see this happen to anyone else.”13 Dec 01:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesRevealed: What it will cost to travel on NZ's three new toll roadsA suite of rates has been unveiled, depending on when and how far you travel.13 Dec 12:10 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Christmas fairy': 3yo Kiwi girl goes global after hilarious mishap on mum’s phoneAn innocent mistake led to unexpected Xmas cheer that's attracted love around the globe.12 Dec 10:06 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesPedestrian critically injured in Pyes Pa crashPedestrian critically injured in Pyes Pa crash, road closed.12 Dec 08:55 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesOne dead in Coromandel crashEmergency services were called to Main Rd, Tairua, about 5.20pm.12 Dec 08:07 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Devastated': Seven staff laid off as 'busiest cafe in Tauranga' closes'It was one of the hardest decisions we’ve ever had to do in our lives.'12 Dec 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Ecological domino': Lion’s mane jellyfish return to Tauranga harbourLion’s mane jellyfish return, minimal risk but engine concerns persist.12 Dec 05:02 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesSpeed limits to drop to 30km/h in TaurangaThe council has approved the new 30km/h variable speed limit outside the 35 schools.12 Dec 01:17 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Changing the conversation': Real estate company raises nearly $20k for foodbankA Tauranga real estate company is helping feed families this Christmas.11 Dec 10:03 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Panicked voice of oppression': Council backs iwi roles despite flood of oppositionIwi representatives will vote on council committees despite thousands of opposing emails.11 Dec 07:53 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMajor North Island roundabout milestone approachesConstruction of the new 60m Piarere roundabout is reaching another milestone.11 Dec 07:02 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesRotorua Lakes Council gets festiveRotorua Māori ward councillor Rawiri Waru at the final meeting for the year. Video / Laura SmithWatch11 Dec 04:03 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesBNZ CEO admits denying sex toy brand an account was wrong call'We didn’t get it right and we need to fix it.'11 Dec 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesThunderstorms, downpours threaten North Island, Auckland under heavy rain watchThere is a risk of localised heavy downpours in Auckland.11 Dec 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesNZ house prices could rise 5% in 2025 as analysts signal market turning pointAlso find out where house prices and rents rose fastest and slowest in NZ's year in review11 Dec 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesKiwifruit labour firm director fined $100k for underpaying workersAsad Horticulture Ltd liquidated; $70,000 penalty for breaching minimum wage laws.10 Dec 10:52 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesPolice should not have pursued biker who later crashed and died - IPCAThe officer was pursuing a motorcyclist in Whakatāne on March 16 this year.10 Dec 10:19 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesPools, tools, designer clothes: $10k of stolen property recoveredThree people are due to appear in court accused of shoplifting in Tauranga.10 Dec 08:14 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Rating 20 rookie MPs after their first year in the jobANALYSIS: National's Class of 2023 - some have excelled, some have disappointed.10 Dec 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesZespri to expand offshore gold kiwifruit growing after affirmative producer voteVote goes Zespri's way this time.10 Dec 07:00 AM
Bay of Plenty Times‘It's time’: $128m Tauranga museum greenlit after 25 years of talksTauranga will have a museum by 2029 after talking about it for 25 years.10 Dec 06:04 AM