Bay of Plenty TimesCulmination of St Patrick's Day drunken flirting, or opportunistic rape while woman slept?Jurors were unable to reach a verdict in a Tauranga District Court rape trial.26 May 06:00 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Symbol of hope': Winning photo 'reclaims Māori narrative' amid cultural unrestThe "powerful" photo allowed people to see their tūpuna in the face of a child.22 May 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesSt Patrick's Day rape-accused claims woman flirted, talked 'dirty' with himHe claims they had consensual sex while the Crown says the woman was asleep.22 May 07:04 AM
Bay of Plenty Times$20k triumph: How Taniwha Chasers captivated judges at portrait awardsAn Ōpōtiki local's photograph Taniwha Chasers was chosen from 41 finalists.22 May 01:55 AM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty Times'Fragmentation': 140,000-patient GP network to leave regional funders'We think that is the best way to be able to rapidly increase funding for the front line.'21 May 06:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Rapid rate': US demand grows for Kiwi beverage product Wai Mānuka launched in Citarella Gourmet Market's seven New York locations.21 May 04:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesHarbour project scrapped after millions spentThe boat harbour project was cancelled due to rising costs and soil issues.20 May 10:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesSalvage divers face wind, waves and sharks - sunken launch recoveredSalvage divers used air lift bags to raise the vessel, working in choppy conditions.20 May 07:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMan says he walked into a room to see his fiancee being raped 'It's not what it looks like,' the man accused of rape allegedly told her fiance.20 May 07:22 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Cap in hand': Mayor pushes for second bridge for townThe proposal highlights strain on the 1962 Landing Rd Bridge.19 May 04:05 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesTeen campaigner to deliver letters to Luxon by bikeFifteen-year-old Jack plans to bike to Wellington for Māori wards awareness.18 May 11:56 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesPrivate launch sinks near Mōtītī IslandThe launch passengers were rescued on May 16 near Mōtītī Island after the boat hit rocks.17 May 01:26 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesSH2 bridge replacement scrapped despite road damaging new tyresThe Pekatahi Bridge's surface chews up brand new tyres, causing frustration.14 May 01:15 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'This is for Willy': Partner honours fisherman who died at seaHer team has raised over $3700 for Coastguard, surpassing their $2000 goal.13 May 01:26 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesPolice station axe attack-accused denies chargesThe attack incident sparked an armed police response. 12 May 03:22 AM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesConcern 'patients will suffer' as practices with 46,000 enrolled switch funderThe centres say changing their primary health organisation will help avoid fee increases. 11 May 08:50 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesAsh cloud from Whakaari/White Island cancels flightsFlights from Auckland and Wellington were among those cancelled.11 May 07:50 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'We are not an airline': Council waives airport fees, denies loan requestThe council rejected Air Chathams' request to write off a $350,000 loan.09 May 12:33 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesPolice name man who died in Bay of Plenty crashThe crash happened on January 23 at Coastlands.06 May 09:19 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTop charting Kiwi artists announce North Island tourThe tour kicks off June 26 in Gisborne and ends August 9 in Wellington.04 May 11:01 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesResidents shaken as roaming dogs kills catsEight dogs have been impounded in Whakatāne over the past 10 days.02 May 07:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesHow sergeant's Antarctic posting became the experience of a lifetimeDefence Force Sergeant Cam Sproull of Ōhope watched orcas hunting just metres from shore.02 May 02:42 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesHunting death: Minginui man denies manslaughter chargeMark Jefferson, 46, pleaded not guilty to manslaughter in the High Court at Rotorua.01 May 10:02 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTrio deny murdering man found dead on a Kawerau doorstepOne of the three can be named after suppression lapsed. 30 Apr 07:00 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'They've taken my soul': Burglary strips man of father's WWII medals, heirlooms Coppell urged the thieves to return his belongings anonymously if needed.29 Apr 11:34 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMotorists back to 100km/h speed limit on SH30 Whakatāne-RotoruaA widower has mixed feelings about the change after losing his wife in a 2019 crash.28 Apr 07:43 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesSH2 now clear after truck tipsEmergency services were called about 6.30am to SH2 at Pikowai.28 Apr 07:35 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesFlooding partially blocks Whakatāne school accessHeavy rain has caused surface flooding. 28 Apr 04:01 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessShelling out: Audit questions hold up assessment of troubled mussel farmCabinet agreed to invest $16.5m more into mussel business despite ongoing losses.27 Apr 05:00 PM
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 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 TimesHighway reopens after fatal crash near RotoruaEmergency services responded with five crews, an ambulance, and a helicopter.22 Apr 05:05 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesBrent Mountford on farming the land he grew up onCouple's dream was to come back home, farm, and return the land to its original form.21 Apr 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhakaari/White Island unrest: Alert level risesVolcanic ash has been identified more frequently in the steam and gas plume.21 Apr 04:13 AM
