Bay of Plenty TimesRugby showdown: Local teams gear up for Baywide semisWhakarewarewa dominated Te Puna with a 57-10 win in Rotorua.09 Jul 06:00 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'I wasn't prepared to wait': Youngest Govt MP on seizing his big opportunity'I thought, I'm 26 years old, but I'm going to give this a crack – this is my home.'09 Jul 12:26 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Ecstatic' reunion: Cat found after year-long disappearanceTwelve months after going missing in Hamurana, Franco the cat turned up.09 Jul 12:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesThe secret sauce of the bar named NZ's best 'I’ve always wanted to be called an institution – that’s my goal.'08 Jul 10:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesNew sculpture for Tauranga: Artist chosen for bold six-figure CBD artworkPaul Darragh's piece comes after 7m steel sculpture installed in Red Square last year.08 Jul 06:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'It was unreal': Orca pod amazes Tauranga jetskier near WhangamatāThe pod, including a large male, circled him and his group for about half an hour.08 Jul 04:03 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesBoat in perilous position in Tauranga HarbourPolice were alerted to a sinking boat in Tauranga Harbour at 2.45pm.08 Jul 01:04 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Unique challenges': Fresh ideas sought for Mount Maunganui parking woesParking woes in The Mount have led the council to seek out-of-the-box solutions. 07 Jul 08:39 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesSea pods revitalise Tauranga waterfront with marine habitatsTauranga installed 100 'sea pods' in May 2024 to boost marine habitats.07 Jul 08:19 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTruck driver back at work and walking again after surviving fatal crashHe had nine surgeries: 'There was nothing left - no bones or anything left in my foot.'07 Jul 06:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'The man I once trusted violently raped me': Man jailed for attacking ex-wife next to sleeping childThe man apologised to his victim, but pleaded not guilty.07 Jul 08:00 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Do it now, run him over'. Teen who ran over mother's partner twice can finally be namedRereamanu Ronaki-Wihapi's mother was drunk, and initially egged him on.07 Jul 07:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesHunter who feeds the hungry named Volunteer of the YearHis organisation donates venison to community groups across Aotearoa.07 Jul 06:56 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesDownhill mountain bikers impress on world stageRotorua riders have strong performances in world series events in Italy.07 Jul 06:38 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesTeen's sudden cancer diagnosis puts close-knit family on 'rollercoaster ride'Tepora, 14, is fighting acute myeloid leukaemia at Starship kids' hospital in Auckland.06 Jul 06:00 PM
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Bay of Plenty Times'He's just scared of me': Teen's Māori wards challenge to PMChris Hipkins agreed to meet him in Wellington after the Prime Minister said 'no'.06 Jul 03:55 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesRegion's first learning hub for migrant parents a 'transformative step' The hub is aimed at empowering families to better understand NZ's education system.05 Jul 06:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'God-given right': Family defends largely unconsented homestead on rural landA family wanted to be left alone to develop their land without council interference.04 Jul 08:45 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'I'm proud of you': Sister's final message before fatal crashLily Arabin, 34, died in a car crash on the Tauranga Eastern Link on June 26.04 Jul 06:03 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'A f****** ugly mess': Gang boss' text after fatal hotbox attack on mate of 20 yearsTribesmen Aotearoa president Conway Rapana says he didn't want Mark Hohua to die that day.04 Jul 12:24 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesTraffic concerns grow as Tauriko roading developments advanceOne business owner is worried his street will become a shortcut between state highways.03 Jul 11:48 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesVehicle found submerged in Gate Pā waterwayPolice confirmed the vehicle was stolen and unoccupied.03 Jul 11:12 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesFlooding closes BoP road, over 100mm of rain recordedAll heavy rain warnings have been lifted for the region, but more rain and hail possible. 03 Jul 10:55 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesFive Steamers players making waves in the Māori All BlacksThe Māori All Blacks face Scotland in Whangārei on Saturday.03 Jul 10:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Mortified': BoP Harbourmaster acts to prevent another Rena disasterHe has banned large vessels from using the gap between Astrolabe Reef and Mōtītī Island.03 Jul 09:35 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesHeavy rain warnings: BoP acts like 'scoop' for wild weatherA severe thunderstorm watch is in place for the region tonight.02 Jul 09:19 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Scary stuff': Locals on crash corner fear it will take a death to get it fixed'There’s a lot of traffic going through there and it’s a really sharp, ugly bend.'02 Jul 09:11 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Game-changer': Western BoP a step closer to Govt deal unlocking housing, jobsThe deal would aim to deliver 40,000 more homes and 35,000 new jobs.02 Jul 09:05 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTauranga's Young Grower to compete on national stageScherer will compete in the national Young Grower contest in Christchurch.02 Jul 09:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesBike racks back for Rotorua buses, Tauranga's a month awayBoP public buses are being modified after national concerns over night-driving visibility.02 Jul 11:55 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesNZ e-bike brand shines at Eurobike global showcaseVelduro says its e-bikes were the talk of the event in Frankfurt.02 Jul 03:13 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWoman dies after crash on Tauranga Eastern LinkThe crash happened between Pāpāmoa and Paengaroa on June 26.02 Jul 01:22 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWet, wet, wet: Rain warning for BoP as more tropical weather loomsAn orange rain warning begins at 10am, lasting until 3am Friday.01 Jul 11:38 PM
