'Round and round': One letter sent six times but never received
Robyn Bronlund-Stads sends mail to the same address monthly. She knows it's correct.
Saying goodbye to the last mayor of Te Puke
Family and friends remember a man passionate about his community.
'Bland' school lunches arrive up to three hours late, just before home-time
Principals had to buy food to tide students over or pull them out of class to eat late.
Scrub fire along railway tracks near SH2 contained
The fire is 'growing quickly' according to witnesses.
‘And we’re back': Carrington hints at bid for LA 2028
Dame Lisa Carrington’s time in the Olympic arena could yet continue.
'Massive revitalisation’: The new builds changing the face of Tauranga
Tauranga's city centre is seeing a massive revitalisation for private and public projects.
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
Lotto: Three players share $1 million first division draw
Are you one of first division's three lucky winners?
Trio badly injured in West Auckland crash, one critical
A section of a major road has been closed after emergency services descended on the scene.
‘Catastrophic failure’: Daycare under fire after toddlers wander into carpark
Families whose children attend an Auckland daycare say it is 'unacceptable negligence'.
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Parents' fight for 'justice' after daughter dies in crash
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Traffic build up after SH29 crash
Aerial view of traffic build up after SH29 crash on the Kaimai Range.
Medical imaging now more accessible in Bay of Plenty
A new medical imaging clinic is now open in Tauranga.
Zespri receives $24.1m payout for mice-damaged kiwifruit shipment
Zespri CEO Jason Te Brake said the settlement was a positive outcome for the industry.
The 38 roads where speed limits will be increased
The changes will take effect by July 1.
Cambridge Rd to open days ahead of schedule
Sheet piling works for the Tauriko Enabling Works project are ahead of schedule.
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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: Why NZ's interest rates may stay below US levels
The Federal Reserve is likely to keep rates unchanged next week.
‘Started from nothing’: From cleaning flats to running a holiday home business
The 'boutique' business manages holiday homes in Mount Maunganui and Pāpāmoa.
Port pricing the remedy for ‘alarming’ decline in sector’s returns on capital: Forsyth Barr
Most ports are owned by local councils suggesting "public good" thinking over performance.
QV figures: How much has your home lost since the market peak?
We can't say 'peak to trough' because we don't yet know if we have hit rock bottom.
E-motorcycle firm collapse: Anxious customers, Crown agency owed $400k
Can the electric biker maker still go postal? Crown agency owed $400,000.
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
‘And we’re back': Carrington hints at bid for LA 2028
Dame Lisa Carrington’s time in the Olympic arena could yet continue.
Berry and Moody win Tauranga Half
Jack Moody and Hannah Berry defended their Tauranga Half titles.
'No other venue capable': How a 'cherished' cricket oval nabbed a Super Rugby match
Oval game shows need for rectangular stadium, says one of the region's biggest rugby fans.
Business
'Massive revitalisation’: The new builds changing the face of Tauranga
Tauranga's city centre is seeing a massive revitalisation for private and public projects.
Zespri receives $24.1m payout for mice-damaged kiwifruit shipment
Zespri CEO Jason Te Brake said the settlement was a positive outcome for the industry.
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.
Lifestyle
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.
Summer Concert Tour shines through storms in Coromandel
Cold Chisel, Icehouse, Bic Runga, and Everclear played in Whitianga on the weekend.
Best Beach 2025: NZ’s top 10 family beaches – how to vote for the winner
The results are in for NZ's top 10 family beaches – vote for your favourite now.
Opinion
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.
The hobby that became an artform: The magic of model railway
'You would not want a 5-year-old playing with this.'
Rural news
'So cheerful': Sunflowers bring joy despite tough growing season
Sunflowers can help supplement farm incomes or fundraising efforts for growers.
The organisation using surplus food for social good
Nourished for Nil runs seven services a week, serving up to 450 people daily.
Stockman tramples council's claims mustering wild cattle is too dangerous and difficult
A man claims he offered a year ago to deal with wild cattle problem on Whangārei Heads.
Car news and advice
Renault could throw a wrench in Honda and Nissan's merger talks
Could Nissan's merger talks with Honda be thrown off track by its current partner?
A 14-and-a-half year job interview: Giltrap Group's new leader on stepping up to the challenge
A new hand takes the wheel at New Zealand's largest automotive group.
BMW reveals M3 CS Touring at Bathurst
BMW has revealed its latest hot wagon at the iconic Aussie race track.
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