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
Bay of Plenty TimesFamilies gather to mark fifth anniversary of Whakaari eruptionA service was attended by more than 180 people, at least 40 of whom were from overseas.10 Dec 05:29 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Forever 8': Sobs as duo accused of killing boy appear in courtPeople wore T-shirts bearing Rickah’Shae’s image and the words 'Forever 8'.10 Dec 03:46 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesA shark sighting, a missing kite surfer and a plane crashAll in a weekend's work for Eastern Region surf lifeguards.10 Dec 01:59 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesVolunteers unite at Tauranga foodbank amid soaring demand for helpDrawn to helping people, Jessica Stewart works fulltime at Tauranga Community Foodbank.09 Dec 11:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesGrief-stricken motorcycle community planning final ride for victim of crash that killed three peopleMotorcyclist mates determined to give beloved rider the send-off she would have wanted.09 Dec 09:54 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Warms our hearts': Profits from Maketū Pies to fund community training, say ownersLocal praise as Maketū Pies profits to aid Te Arawa youth training.09 Dec 09:49 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTeens complete 800km challenge across North IslandThe Tauranga trio travelled under their own steam from East Cape to Cape Egmont09 Dec 08:05 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesColdplay, Connections and coffee: What Kiwis googled in 2024Google has released its 2024 Year in Search for New Zealand09 Dec 07:43 PM
Te Puke TimesBusinesses rally for Te Puke High's innovative garden projectTe Puke High School thanks supporters with engraved chopping boards.09 Dec 07:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesThree-vehicle crash causes highway delaysThe incident is causing traffic hold-ups on SH29, near Tauranga.09 Dec 06:20 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesSH2 barriers a danger to staff, trucking boss saysLocal businesses hit hard by SH2 median barriers as trucking firm warns of safety risks.09 Dec 03:56 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMan extradited to stand trial for assault on partner's late fatherA man's lost his bid to stay in NZ and avoid criminal trial across the ditch.09 Dec 06:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWoman charged with murder over death of 8yo in Bay of PlentyThe young boy died in Whakatāne Hospital following an alleged assault last month.09 Dec 01:28 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Incredible': Staff secretly renovate colleague's home after terminal diagnosisThe Stoney Creek team renovated an employee's home, showing great care and compassion.08 Dec 05:46 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Breaks my heart': Fears for families if free parenting classes lost'It breaks my heart,' the Tauranga centre's facilitator says.08 Dec 04:08 PM
Bay of Plenty Times‘Super’ Christmas parade in PāpāmoaThe float parade had everything from Spider-Man to live sheep.08 Dec 03:17 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerSpark's 40% plunge: What went wrong for the telecom giant?OPINION: Spark removed from global index, share buyback questioned as debt rises.08 Dec 03:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesCity considers installing fluoride-free water tap at the borderSupplying unfluoridated water to Tauranga locals will be discussed at a meeting on Monday.08 Dec 03:03 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesZ Manu World Champs: Tauranga event showcases Kiwiana diving skillsTauranga Z Manu World Champs celebrates splashy jumps with skill, style, and competition.07 Dec 11:50 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesBuilder made false insurance claim on $1.3m policy after build was damaged by heavy rainHe told the client he had taken out $2m in cover, but hadn't. Then it rained.07 Dec 09:48 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Prohibited': Kiwi sex toy company denied BNZ business account'I would argue that gambling does more harm to society than selling vibrators.'07 Dec 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesFoodbank grateful for community's 'hard yakka''Your support makes a direct and positive impact on the lives of others,' says the boss.07 Dec 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesOperation Reach: Senior Head Hunter charged over plot to smuggle 50kg cocaine from BrazilThe 60-year-old appeared in court yesterday, nine months after Operation Reach co-accused.07 Dec 04:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesHow long can you last? New endurance running event comes to McLaren FallsThe event that keeps going as long as you do.07 Dec 01:17 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesRetailers upbeat about the lead-up to ChristmasThe comments come days after shoppers spent more than $11m over Black Friday.06 Dec 08:07 PM
PropertyAbandoned castle deep in the Coromandel bush has links to NZ iconUnusual bach the work of artist Frank Davis and legendary architect Sir Ian Athfield.06 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesAlleged boss of Mongrel Mob drug ring is son of gang’s slain presidentSteve Taiatini was vocal about dangers of meth before his death. His son has been charged.06 Dec 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Fleeting creatures': Rural artist inspired by beauty of birdsJenny’s art is influenced by her rural surroundings in the eastern Bay of Plenty.06 Dec 03:59 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesVote now! Where to see the Western Bay's most stunning Christmas lightsEntries are now open for 2024’s Tremains Christmas Lights Trail.06 Dec 03:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesBeachgoer discovers body in water at Papamoa BeachA formal identification process is under way.06 Dec 12:54 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesBoP officers recognised for bravery under gunfireFour Bay of Plenty police officers have been honoured in the New Zealand Bravery Awards.05 Dec 10:54 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Hot spots': Fire crews monitoring Welcome Bay scrub fireThe fire started at the top of Waikite Rd on Wednesday; the area remains off-limits.05 Dec 10:50 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesIt’s starting feel a lot like Christmas…Where to find songs, reindeer and Santa.05 Dec 09:11 PM
