Bay of Plenty Times‘Biggest walk-off’: Unions plan mass same-day strike across health and educationMore than 8000 Bay of Plenty workers are set to join the industrial action.12 Oct 09:51 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesCouncils roll out summer roadworks as chipseal wins over asphalt on costAsphalt costs five times more to lay than chip seal on local roads.12 Oct 09:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesUpdated election results increase lead for DenyerThe results show just one change for the Western Bay of Plenty.12 Oct 08:33 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMother-son duo to make history at World Firefighter ChallengeTheir bid is part of a 31-strong New Zealand team heading to the World Challenge.12 Oct 08:02 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesCompany failures surge past 2024 levels as economic strain bitesLiquidations have reached 1974 this year and plenty more are expected.12 Oct 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Thin workforce stretched further': Learning support gaps persistPsychologists and speech-language therapists make up 40% of vacancies.12 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesOpinion: The US bull run looks stretched – but it might still have legsThe S&P 500 has climbed 83% over three years, led by surging tech giants.12 Oct 03:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Really overwhelming': First-time Māori ward councillor reacts to poll resultDarlene Dinsdale says she has three years to ensure Māori voices are heard.12 Oct 04:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesSteamers roll Mako to storm into NPC semisBay of Plenty beat Tasman 27-7 in their quarter-final at Tauranga Domain on Saturday.12 Oct 03:15 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWestern Bay mayor starts second term with focus on change and water reformsA regional deal could unlock funding for key housing and road projects.12 Oct 01:58 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesTight finish: Tánczos overtakes Luca as Whakatāne mayor-elect confirmedTánczos gained 903 extra votes after preliminary results were released.12 Oct 12:40 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWatch: 'Thought I would see multiple people die': Dangerous overtake caught on cameraSocial media users have reacted to the incident on SH2 near Paeroa with fury.11 Oct 11:52 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'She is my greatest handbrake': Bridges shuts down mayor talkSimon Bridges made the comments while celebrating Wayne Brown's election win.11 Oct 10:25 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesHold the bubbly: The mayoral races going down to the wireWhile some mayors are popping corks, other races are too close to call.11 Oct 10:21 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesSisters back each other through breast cancer after double diagnosisStephanie Samuelson was diagnosed in January, just a few years after her sister and mum.11 Oct 09:18 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesJames Denyer re-elected as Western Bay MayorDenyer said he was “extremely happy and relieved” to be re-elected.11 Oct 05:50 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesBay of Plenty breeze by Tasman to make NPC semisBay of Plenty were too good in the second half to knock out Tasman.11 Oct 05:06 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesInteractive map: Find your Bay of Plenty local body election results Preliminary elect results for your local races.11 Oct 12:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesChip seal ordeal: Pāpāmoa road noise 'unbearable' and 'constant''You don’t even dare sit outside because it’s so loud,' says one disgruntled resident.10 Oct 05:06 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesConcrete truck seriously injures woman pedestrian in WhakatāneEmergency services were called to the centre of the Bay of Plenty town shortly before 9am.10 Oct 03:08 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesLocal elections: Your last-minute voting guideVoting closes at midday Saturday, with results expected from 2pm.09 Oct 11:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesLights on: Signalised intersections near Tauranga Crossing about to go liveMost roadworks on Taurikura Drive will soon be gone.09 Oct 09:30 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesFrom bush to table: Deer hunters recognised for feeding communitiesHunt for Good has turned 1200 wild deer into 58,000 family meals. 09 Oct 08:16 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesSurvivor’s account played at Whakaari inquest details fight to stay aliveJesse Langford was 19 when he lost his family in the Whakaari eruption.09 Oct 06:32 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesFamily court lawyer with 'disorganised mind' jailed for $375k legal support scheme fraudPaulette Main fraudulently claimed the money for more than four years.09 Oct 05:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesGraham Bell: Police pay tribute to 'a bit of a legend'Bell attained 'national treasure' on Police Ten 7, calling out 'gutless goons'.09 Oct 01:03 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'A real whānau affair': MasterChef sisters bring dining experience to TaurangaThe lauded six-course Maumahara dinner will be held at St Amand Events Venue in Tauranga. 08 Oct 10:55 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTraffic delays expected on SH29 tonight as rolled truck is removedOne person was injured in this morning's crash near the new Redwood Lane roundabout.08 Oct 09:49 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesSmiths City owes IRD over $1m as outlook for creditors appears bleakLiquidators have given reasons for what went wrong at the century-old retailer.08 Oct 09:46 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTauranga mayor vows cheaper redo after $105m pool project haltedMayor Mahé Drysdale says the rebuild could now cost tens of millions less.08 Oct 09:31 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesDifferent educational regions could help attendance battle - SeymourDavid Seymour says fines for unjustified absences are 'back on the table'.08 Oct 08:15 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Screaming in terror': Crash witness calls for lower speed limit after 'so many accidents'She understood budgets, 'but surely people must count for something'.08 Oct 08:06 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesA first timer's guide to therapy: Here's what to know about mental health support in NZDr Kate MacKrill on the barriers to seeking therapy, the cost and how to get started. 08 Oct 07:01 PM
Bay of Plenty Times‘Abuse and low pay’: Why some council roles struggle to attract candidatesMore than 200 council seats will be filled without a vote this weekend.08 Oct 04:00 PM
