Cardboard caskets and native trees: How to give your loved one a natural burial
A desire for simplicity and a return to tradition has driven a rise in natural burials.
Find out what's on in the Bay of Plenty
From Tauranga to Rotorua, discover upcoming events in the Bay of Plenty region.
Section of Hewletts Rd to close for 24 hours
A section of SH2 in Mount Maunganui will be closed this weekend for repairs.
Woman 'really lucky' obstetrician available for emergency caesarean
‘Baby could die – those were her words.'
Murder charge after Waikato arrest, BoP police raid
A 34-year-old man has been charged with Turipapa Tukere's murder.
Tauranga Mayor still doesn’t live in city, 7 months after winning election
Mayor Mahé Drysdale says it's "very challenging” finding a suitable home in Tauranga.
Bay of Plenty Times Christmas Appeal 2024
Record-breaking donations for foodbank as high demand continues into New Year
The Christmas Appeal has ended, raising a record-breaking amount for the foodbank.
'Most enormous thank you': Appeal raises record-breaking tally for foodbank
Two big business donations capped off the six-week fundraising drive.
'A lovely supply': Community garden grows goodness for struggling families
The opening of the Omanu Community Garden is giving back with fresh food where possible.
New Zealand news
Image leaked of Golriz Ghahraman during Pak’nSave shopping incident
Ex-MP says blogger's urging to put images on 4Chan is 'like trying to get me killed'.
Man on meth-fuelled rifle rampage held man, 74, hostage, shot at police
He was fleeing police when he broke into the pensioner's home and assaulted him.
‘I was ready to blow’: Man who murdered his girlfriend and lived with her corpse blames stress
Gordon Hieatt strangled Nuttidar Vaikaew to death in her Auckland apartment.
Latest video
Parents' fight for 'justice' after daughter dies in crash
Vaishali McNeill, 15, died in a 2023 head-on crash with a truck. Parents Sarb Mann and David McNeill want harsher penalties for impaired drivers. Video / Andrew Warner, Supplied
Traffic build up after SH29 crash
Aerial view of traffic build up after SH29 crash on the Kaimai Range.
Williamson ton guides Black Caps to tri-series final
Kane Williamson hit a brilliant century to take New Zealand into the tri-series final.
Rāhui in place following Maketū death
Emergency services were called to the Bay of Plenty beach on Saturday.
Second BoP daycare has child escape, found by member of public
The incident sparked a risk assessment and supervision review.
Firefighters tackle 12-hour climb for charity
Firefighters will climb Mauao for 12 hours to raise funds for a good cause.
Premium picks
Zespri delivers on tall sales order for Asia-Pacific market
Achievement included record deliveries to Japan.
Fake kiwifruit crackdown: Zespri imposters in China get jail time, fines
The sentences were over counterfeit Zespri labels.
Opinion: How fixed income can ease the pressure on conservative savers
Term deposit rates have fallen from over 6% to mid-fours recently.
Opinion: History shows average market forecasts often miss the mark
OPINION: The market has risen in 93 out of 125 years, with 47 years over 20%.
'It's a joke': Victim owed nearly $350k reparation
Victims owed millions - one man wants more done to pursue offenders.
Dug down, walls now rising for $400m Mount Maunganui retirement village
A giant sandpile sits at the centre of the site where perimeter walls have been built.
Our community
BoP summer music festival guide: Kiwi band reveals 'ridiculous' ritual
The hottest music festivals in Taupō, Tauranga, Mount Maunganui and Coromandel.
Opinion: Mayor reflects on 2024's milestones and future goals
Mayor James Denyer highlights 2024's achievements, looks ahead to 2025 reforms.
Thames-Coromandel deputy mayor calls out ‘rich little s***s’ at troublesome holiday hotspot
Terry Walker says there is a regular pattern of vandalism at Pāuanui over New Year.
Glimmer of hope for NZME's Waikato community newspapers
The Taupō & Tūrangi Herald will continue in the new year – what about the rest?
Opinion: How Te Puke balanced growth, tradition, and community in 2023
Kiwifruit industry celebrates record 192 million trays amid 65th anniversary festivities.
Opinion: Reflections on a year of building community ties
OPINION: Coffee catchups, market visits a great way to connect with Bay residents.
Sport news
Tough battle: Surfers face small waves at Billabong Grom Series
Mount Maunganui's Tao Mouldey won, beating Macka Hazard in a tiebreak.
Honda’s father-son duo dominate opening NZ Superbike round
Mitch and Tony Rees dominated the opening round of the NZSBK in Southland.
Williamson ton guides Black Caps to tri-series final
Kane Williamson hit a brilliant century to take New Zealand into the tri-series final.
Business
Zespri delivers on tall sales order for Asia-Pacific market
Achievement included record deliveries to Japan.
Fake kiwifruit crackdown: Zespri imposters in China get jail time, fines
The sentences were over counterfeit Zespri labels.
Opinion: How fixed income can ease the pressure on conservative savers
Term deposit rates have fallen from over 6% to mid-fours recently.
Lifestyle
Life’s a beach: Best Beach 2025 winners react to victories
The Herald Travel’s Best Beach competition has hung up its jandals for another year.
Best Beach: NZ’s favourite beaches of 2025 revealed – and Ōhope isn’t one of them
The winners of Best Beach 2025 have been revealed – did your favourite triumph?
Dug down, walls now rising for $400m Mount Maunganui retirement village
A giant sandpile sits at the centre of the site where perimeter walls have been built.
Opinion
Opinion: History shows average market forecasts often miss the mark
OPINION: The market has risen in 93 out of 125 years, with 47 years over 20%.
Opinion: Why NZ's interest rates may stay below US levels
The Federal Reserve is likely to keep rates unchanged next week.
Mark Lister: Why 2024 proved the need for global investment
OPINION: NZ investors are urged to diversify globally after local returns lagged in 2024.
Rural news
How geothermal water changes could impact Bay of Plenty growers
Geothermal water use in the Bay of Plenty is currently under review.
Clive Elliott: Selling the crown jewels - why Fonterra’s proposal doesn’t make sense
OPINION: Our dairy owners and the country stand to be poorer for Fonterra's decision.
Clutha siege death: Armed offender involved in previous stand-off with police
Farm worker named after being found dead following armed standoff.
Car news and advice
Study finds adaptive cruise control increases crash risk
Research analysed global crash data, focusing on 28 vehicle safety features.
Ford Ranger Tremor review: attention Grabber
It's tall and wide and chunky, but is the Tremor a cut-price Raptor... or something else?
Volvo announces 5 new models for 2025, EX60 confirmed for 2026
A a mix of fully electric, plug-in hybrid and mild-hybrid vehicles on the way.
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