Bay of Plenty TimesNaval officer returns home after Antarctic voyageHMNZS Aotearoa was shadowed by seven PLA Navy warships during sanctions patrols.17 Dec 10:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesLower rates, fewer services: Tauranga seeks sacrifices to meet rates capThe cap would limit annual council rates rises to a maximum of 4%.17 Dec 09:58 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesPolice refused use of rescue chopper because they wrongly thought teenager was deadThe girl was stuck on the cliff for about four hours in the dark.17 Dec 08:15 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'One large diesel spill': Firefighters cordon Pāpāmoa petrol stationA specialist hazardous materials unit from Greerton is also responding.17 Dec 07:17 PM
Bay of Plenty Times‘More than a job’: Why one woman chose purpose over pay at Tauranga Community FoodbankMeet the woman keeping Tauranga’s foodbank running at Christmas.17 Dec 06:04 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesLawVu hits $400m valuation as it buys fast-growing AI legal start-up A Bay of Plenty start-up signs up some big-name global customers.17 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorPressure grows on council to find new home for kids’ bike jumpsOPINION: Our readers have their say.17 Dec 03:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTauranga's $306m civic precinct: Who should pay?Councillors voted to use asset sale profits first to reduce project debt.17 Dec 06:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesTauranga family weighs move to Israel after death threats at home, Bondi attack'It makes us feel that there is no safe place for Jews anywhere.'17 Dec 04:02 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesCritical injuries in SH2 crash north of KatikatiThe road has reopened after being closed following a crash involving a truck and a van.17 Dec 03:54 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'So serious': Snapchat predator case sent to High Court for sentencingHe used Snapchat aliases to target girls aged 11, 13 and 16 across three cities.17 Dec 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty Times'Out of their depth': Netball NZ power struggle deepens as former MP backs bid to oust boardMeka Whaitiri alleges NNZ breached its own rules in standing down Dame Noeline Taurua.17 Dec 01:02 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesTap, pay, bite: Hot pie vending machine a Rotorua firstThe launch follows Montana Group's takeover of iconic Kiwi brand Maketū Pies last year.17 Dec 12:29 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'It was a very close call': Lifeguard rescue underscores Ryan Fox fundraiserCoastguard vessel the Gallagher Rescue made two emergency call-outs during the fishing.16 Dec 10:48 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesSummer traffic squeeze: Key SH2 and SH25 changesA Christmas shutdown of major roadworks runs from December 19 to January 4.16 Dec 08:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesCouncil spots unconsented work at $2.4m property on real estate adA man has been prosecuted for an unconsented cabana on his Pāpāmoa beachfront property.16 Dec 05:24 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesSH2 speed limits reduced in Karangahake, WaihīNZTA received 271 Karangahake and 217 Waihī submissions on the changes.16 Dec 05:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesCoping with grief during the Christmas seasonGrief educator Fergus Keith says waves of sorrow can resurface without warning.16 Dec 05:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesCouple whose home burned down step up as neighbour faces same situation'We know insurance doesn't cover everything, not by a long way.'16 Dec 04:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesFather-son crashes spark Boxing Day showdownThe Whakatane pair still sit first and third in the superbike standings.16 Dec 01:06 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesMayor makes a splash at Tauranga manu eventTauranga champion Shakhaylia Dawson now heads to the Auckland grand final.16 Dec 01:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesFoodbank appeal tops $145k as demand surges in countdown to ChristmasThis year the foodbank has already supported 23,618 people in Tauranga. 15 Dec 11:25 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhakatāne teen lives his Navy dreamNate Bishop balanced Year 13 study with a 35-hour fast-food job before enlistment.15 Dec 10:32 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesHow to spot smuggling at sea this summerCustoms officers intercepted more than 2.8 tonnes of illicit goods at sea in 2024/2025.15 Dec 09:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesDiscovery Princess makes Tauranga debutThe visit kicks off six Tauranga calls for the liner, bringing over 20,000 passengers.15 Dec 08:58 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Who has a spare $4000?' Seven streets must choose between chipseal and a big billAbout 435 Pāpāmoa households on asphalt streets invited to choose - with a tight deadline.15 Dec 05:05 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesCocaine haul worth $5.6m seized at Port of TaurangaThe ship carrying the cocaine began its journey in Peru and sailed via Panama.15 Dec 02:46 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesBondi Beach shooting: Former BoP man tells of terror minutes from his home'It's really sad that in our day and age, our children have to witness this.'15 Dec 01:02 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesTauranga runner lifts relay team at national gamesMore than 1200 athletes from 42 clubs competed in 10 sports across Christchurch.15 Dec 12:54 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesThick smoke billows as crews tackle house fireResidents nearby report seeing thick, black smoke across the suburb of Welcome Bay.14 Dec 11:37 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWoman in court as police investigate Tauranga homicideThe 37-year-old is charged with assault in a family relationship.14 Dec 09:16 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Magic': Turning animal tricks into teen confidenceFormer Customs dog handler Bex Tasker now runs training on her 5.6ha farm.14 Dec 08:57 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'We don’t do Christmas anymore': Parents' heartbreak after 18yo's crash deathA coroner found he was sleep-deprived and probably fell asleep at the wheel.14 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerMark Lister: How a turbulent 2025 set the stage for investors’ moves in 2026OPINION: World shares swung from a 16.3% slump to a 35% surge, ending 2025 strongly.14 Dec 03:00 PM
