Latest Bay of Plenty news
66-year-old runner returns to compete in iconic mountain event
Janet Baird, 66, is training for her first Mauao King & Queen of the Mountain.
'Beautiful buildings': College undergoes major transformation
A $47m redevelopment was announced in 2018 for 57 teaching spaces.
'Kiwi dream': Architect's unique holiday home hits the big screen
Fifteen years has been dedicated to the design and build of The Chodge in South Waikato.
'Far-reaching and devastating': Meth use has surged in this part of NZ as prices drop
Police attribute increased drug use to greater availability and lower prices.
Why John Rohloff is dubbed 'Mr Consistency' in excavation
Te Puke is now home to the county’s second-best excavator operator.
Some like it hot - chilli champ faces Tauranga spice showdown
The Tauranga event starts at noon, with the chilli eating contest at 4pm.
'Very moving day': Anzac services across the Bay honour sacrifice
The Mount Maunganui cenotaph drew a large crowd for the 2025 Anzac dawn service.
'Golden opportunity': 56ha of 'prime farmland' rezoned, approved for development
More than 450 homes could be built on the land.
Turning 100 on Anzac Day: From choirboy to wartime signalman shadowing Hitler
Lives depended on short and long beeps – dots and dashes.
Knitted poppy display to honour Anzac Day at Tauranga RSA
The Anzac Day service and parade will begin at 5.45am next to the Tauranga RSA Cenotaph.
'We’re gonna kick a**': Steamroller stars ready for Chiefs showdown
The Festival of Disability Sport will feature eight wheelchair rugby teams.
‘Disgusting’: Cow guts dumped by beach highway
A cyclist found the cattle remains near Te Ahiaua Reserve on Tuesday morning.
'Never in a million years': Pāpāmoa ticket finally claims $500,000 Lotto win
The unchecked winning ticket was stashed in the couple's drawers.
RSA merger amid falling membership marks end of an era for Tauranga
The Tauranga RSA has been part of the city since December 12, 1918.
SH25 closed: Serious injuries in three-vehicle crash
Diversions are set at Whangapoua and Matarangi on SH25.
World War II veteran to celebrate 100th birthday at Tauranga Anzac service
World War II veteran John Clark is set to mark his 100th birthday on Anzac Day.
Cricket stumps to rugby posts: Chiefs to make Super Rugby history at Bay Oval
Samisoni Taukei’aho will make his 100th Super Rugby appearance in this match.
'It's so long and so fast': Kiwi champion's Isle of Man TT challenge
He'll also race in the British Superbike Championship and Northwest 200.
Auckland man named as victim in Wairere Falls death
A walker saw him fall into the river at 11.50am on Saturday.
16 Lotto players win over $22k each – where were the tickets sold?
One player walked away with $23 million after winning the First Division Powerball draw.
'Total disgrace': Mental health unit upgrade to begin - five years after funding allocated
Updgrade would 'significantly improve' environment for patients and staff, says Health NZ.
Former 'highest-risk road' reverts to 100km/h speed limit
The speed limit on SH2 will revert to 100km/h by July 1, 2025.
Suit up for scavenger hunt on two wheels
The 2025 Great K Valley Cycle Adventure is taking place on Sunday, April 27.
Better compensation for scam victims from banks
Banks are putting in better compensation for scam victims.
'Risk of frost': Temperatures to plummet, threat of more heavy rain this weekend
Northland, Auckland, Coromandel and Bay of Plenty are in the firing line.
BoP highway project confirmed, tolls expected by 2028
A new four-lane highway will connect Redwood Lane to Takitimu Toll Rd.
Blisters force Jack on to bike for Māori wards journey
He plans to cycle back after blisters halted his walk.
Mount Maunganui dawn service draws thousands for Anzac Day
A bugler played the Reveille as the sun rose over the ocean.
'We were the lucky ones': Couple celebrates 73 years married
Ken and Noeline Murray met in 1947 and have been attached at the hip ever since.
Leading into the next chapter: Tauranga Whai appoint new head coach
'He’s absolutely ready to lead this team into its next chapter': Whai GM John Miller.
How Whakatāne Hospital plans to restore full maternity services
Since January, 88 Eastern Bay women have had their babies at Tauranga Hospital.
NZ, UK strengthen military partnership to support Ukraine, including drones
New Zealand also expected to announce increased support for the joint Operation Interflex.