'High risk': Police seize revolver, knives, meth from vehicle
Police pulled over a vehicle in Mount Maunganui at about 7pm.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromBay of Plenty
Find out what's on in the Bay of Plenty
From Tauranga to Rotorua, discover upcoming events in the Bay of Plenty region.
'History of harm': Relief as liquor store application withdrawn
A hearing was scheduled to take place this month.
Call for council to drop $147m hotel, convention centre idea 'altogether'
'If it was financially viable, we would have it up and built by big corporates... '
ANZ branch continues its 150-year legacy in Tauranga
The opening marked 'a new beginning for ANZ in Tauranga'.
'Not going to let the old man in yet': Neville Bowen, Chris Burr win photo competition
'Once the sawdust gets in your veins, it stays in your veins,' the wood chopper said.
Warning to boaties as bad weather approaches
Alerts issued ahead of wet weather expected on Wednesday and Thursday.
Dog owner ‘gutted’ by lack of action after Border Collie ‘ripped open’
He says his 13-year-old Border Collie, Molly, was 'ripped open' in an attack by two dogs.
School welcomes Chapel St crossing's safety upgrade
Pillans Point School is welcoming road safety upgrades.
‘I knew I had cancer’: Grandmother’s health message after first ignoring symptoms
Before cancer diagnosis, she only went to the doctor for her grandkids.
BOP Steamers thrash Northland 53-13
Win pushes Steamers to second place in the provincial championships.
Highway fire: Emergency services put out two blazes on Bay of Plenty roadside
The road has now reopened.
Visitors eye Rotorua and Bay for school holidays
Plus, top things to do in the Bay this school holidays.
Federal Reserve cuts rate by 0.50%: What it means for markets and inflation
OPINON: The Federal Reserve has started its easing cycle with a bang.
'They kept that a secret': Man finds out at age 48 he was adopted
‘You didn’t fit into my plans’: Mum's reason for giving him up.
'Trail paradise' to host annual cross triathlon series
Cross Triathlon Championships to be incorporated into 2025 XTerra Rotorua Festival.
'Might kill someone': Landlord wants 'dangerous' protected tree, 150, removed
The council says the tree is monitored and maintained, and is not 'an urgent safety risk'.
'Mana-enhancing process': Iwi programme targets 'nitty gritty' of crime
'It’s about being accountable for the offence they’ve committed.'
City could face 'extreme' penalties after fluoride extension denied
Tauranga’s mayor is disappointed the council has been denied an extension to fluoridate.
Find out what's on in the Bay of Plenty
From Tauranga to Rotorua, discover upcoming events in the Bay of Plenty region.
'Outstanding accomplishment': Aquinas students exhibited in Te Papa
Aquinas students' pieces showcasing toi Māori and Pasifika art hit national stage.
Celebrating BoP businesses: Awards return with new categories
After taking a year off, the Tauranga Business Awards are back with a new naming sponsor.
'Cracker fish': The region expecting a 'bumper' trout season opener
How last year's high lake levels helped give trout a boost.
'Powerful messages': Free art exhibition for Mental Health Awareness Week
Nine Bay of Plenty artists will showcase their work.
'Our hearts are broken': Family of 10 loses everything in house fire
A Givealittle page has been set up to support them.
'Grossly unfair': Proposed tolls for third Tauranga highway 'excessive'
Tauranga already has two of NZ's three toll roads.
From Mayfair to Malfroy: Rotorua gets its own Monopoly board
Which attractions, landmarks, geothermal wonders and businesses will feature on the board?
'She is my best friend': Boy's 'life enabling' assistance dog
The relationship between Harry, and his assistance dog Kowhai, provides a needed bond.
How scientists aim to model volcanic ashfall from the next major NZ eruption
Scientists are developing a smart new model to forecast damage from ashfall in real time.
Ōpōtiki harbour walls open to the public
Winston Peters opened the Ōpōtiki harbour seawall on Friday, September 20.
Sand art mural decorates Mount Main Beach for Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori
'Toi onepū [sand art] is the perfect medium to symbolise te reo Māori.'
Funeral directors placed in liquidation owing $150,000
One creditor says the move is 'just and equitable'.
'Felt the truck slam into us': Samoan worker recalls fatal SH1 crash
The last thing Va'amailalo Sasi Neru remembers before he dozed off was his mates laughing.