'Pubs full of old people': Tauranga CBD nightlife 'dead', students say
Clubs were struggling to attract people, with dance floors often 'dead' on Fridays.
King looks to topple legend off perch at national champs
Huge weekend of competition in Tauranga.
Govt unveils plans to 'flood' cities with more housing
Size and balcony requirements will be gone as part of sweeping changes announced today.
Freezing! Region's temperatures dip below zero under clear skies
Central North Island and BoP feel the pinch.
Find out what's on in the Bay of Plenty
What's on around the Bay of Plenty region.
Emma Taylor gets thumbs up for work with Plunket
Emma has been with Plunket for 11 years
Latest fromTauranga Election 2024
Tauranga mayoral race: Chudleigh Haggett’s priorities for council
A Q&A with one of Tauranga's 15 mayoral contenders.
Tauranga mayoral race: Hori BOP – mascot to mayoral hopeful
A Q&A with one of Tauranga's 15 mayoral contenders.
Mayoral contenders Brownless, Drysdale, Hall, and Salisbury face off at business event
Business community feels 'anxiety' and 'excitement' ahead of election, says chamber boss.
'Heartfelt': Community celebrates the rising of Matariki
Tohunga reo Mataia Keepa is proud to have been raised in the Kōhanga Reo environment.
Multi-storey retirement village project riles neighbours
The new facility in Mount Maunganui is upsetting neighbours and drawing attention.
Median barriers: Residents protest on SH2
SH2 residents are protesting after NZTA's decision to resume works for median barriers.
Mātauranga Māori Science and Design Fair
Te Arawa Lakes Trust environment officer Keeley Grantham at the Tūkohu Ngāwhā Mātauranga Māori Science and Design Fair. Video / Laura Smith
Real or myth? Young scientists seek truth in legend of star-crossed lovers
Could Hinemoa have really heard the sound of lover Tūtānekai's flute across Lake Rotorua?
'Beast has been well behaved': Mayor writes to ministers over volcano concerns
Lack of Whakaari/White Island monitoring increases ‘existential risk’.
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'I lie awake worrying about money': Middle-income Kiwis on the brink
They're okay, but only just - and not without sacrifices and side hustles.
'Magical place': The Mount homes worth millions - and why their owners won't sell
One was bought for $11,500. It's now worth more than $3 million.
'Reduced scale': $400m Mt Maunganui retirement village granted consent
Council reveals price paid for its former elder housing village site.
Forest & Bird's first female president faces 'critical times' for conservation
'Conservation has always been an embedded value in me.'
'Significant mana': Hapū wants slip-damaged road to remain closed
Slips damaged Te Puna Station Rd in October 2022.
In case you missed it
First look at Tauranga’s new waterfront playground
The $5m design was created with the help of Tauranga children.
'Pubs full of old people': Tauranga CBD nightlife 'dead', students say
Clubs were struggling to attract people, with dance floors often 'dead' on Fridays.
Bay of Plenty council could gain investment war chest of $650m from share sale
Bay of Plenty Regional Council's sell-down could equate to more than $850m of stock.
No U turn on No Right Turns: SH2 barrier works going ahead
SH2 residents have been vocal about their thoughts about SH2 median barrier installation.
No timeframe set for port share sell-down
BOPRC's decision for managed sale is not final decision to sell Port of Tauranga shares.
Katikati voices to be heard - as youth leader appointed
Taame is determined youth ideas and thoughts are heard.
Got a project?: Calling community do-gooders for council funds
Grants are matched on a 50/50 basis.
Sport news
Tai Mitchell rugby: All you need to know
Tournament returns to Blake Park for the first time in a decade.
'Dream come true': Tauranga woman named for Paris Olympics
Just the third ever artistic swimming duo to represent NZ at the Olympics.
Median barriers: Residents protest on SH2
SH2 residents are protesting after NZTA's decision to resume works for median barriers.
Median barriers: Residents protest on SH2
SH2 residents are protesting after NZTA's decision to resume works for median barriers.
Emma Taylor gets thumbs up for work with Plunket
Emma has been with Plunket for 11 years
Business
Port of Tauranga's FY24 net profit to be impacted by tax law changes
Tax changes have implications for commercial building depreciation.
Bay of Plenty council could gain investment war chest of $650m from share sale
Bay of Plenty Regional Council's sell-down could equate to more than $850m of stock.
No timeframe set for port share sell-down
BOPRC's decision for managed sale is not final decision to sell Port of Tauranga shares.
Lifestyle
Ten spots to stop on your Western Bay road trip
Katikati Advertiser has compiled a list of attractions and things to do in the Western Bay
Dress code 'smart-casual': How to get the look right and still be professional
Some office workers say they aren’t paid enough to look 'fly'.
Teen actors in BoP launch TikTok series
A new TikTok series has launched, created by a group of teens from Bay of Plenty.
Car news & advice
Super EV battery that can last 1 million km unveiled
Geely developed battery is also claimed to last an astounding 50 years.
Land Rover unleashes new Defender Octa
Fastest Defender ever also rides on trick '6D' chassis technology.
Ultimate BEV guide: every pure-electric car and SUV you can buy in New Zealand
Thinking of going electric? Here's your guide to every new EV available in NZ!
Property News from OneRoof
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Bay of Plenty Times Property Guide
Latest listings from the Bay of Plenty Times Property Guide.
Bay of Plenty Bayleys Property Showcase
Latest listings from Bay of Plenty Bayleys Property Showcase.
Rural news
'Irresponsible': Dumped roosters roaming rural roads
“If you can’t look after them or rehome them ... don't breed them."
Kevin ‘Smiley’ Barrett talks rugby on The Country
Kevin "Smiley" Barrett, Stu Duncan, Blair McLean, Chris Hipkins, Chris Brandolino.
Median barriers: Residents protest on SH2
SH2 residents are protesting after NZTA's decision to resume works for median barriers.
Plans abandoned for $400m wastewater plant near Manukau Harbour
Glenbrook residents are ecstatic, saying they chased Watercare away.
Forest & Bird's first female president faces 'critical times' for conservation
'Conservation has always been an embedded value in me.'
Freezing Friday: Auckland's temp still in single-digits, after parts of NZ drop below zero
Temps plunged to -6C in parts of NZ, while Auckland is still 9.9C close to noon.