Bay of Plenty Times'Strange bond': Two men's near-identical ordeals surviving alone in the oceanRob Hewitt has reflected on his own ordeal of floating alone at sea for 72 hours.04 Jan 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesA brain tumour, Facebook scams, 'ludicrous' tolls and bee murder: What made news in NovemberThe Bay of Plenty Times is looking back at the stories of 2023.04 Jan 03:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Electric' scenes as Bay Dreams festival debuts new venueThe crowd of about 8500 was 'pretty well-behaved', the festival organiser says.04 Jan 04:38 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesNeighbours describe 'crazy' scene as fire ripped through Tauranga homeCrews from three fire stations fought the blaze.04 Jan 03:18 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'I just kept staying alive': Man's 24-hour ordeal after falling overboard without life jacketWill Fransen spent nearly 24 hours drifting in the ocean without even a life jacket.04 Jan 12:58 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Traumatised' pet owner attacked twice speaks out as roaming dog reports spikeThe number of dog-related incidents including dog attacks this year revealed.03 Jan 10:32 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Lives were saved': Lifeguards at region's holiday hotspots make 50-plus rescuesSafety advice for swimmers also follows slew of shark sightings in the area.03 Jan 03:30 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesYear in Review: OctoberBay of Plenty Times is looking back at the stories of 2023.03 Jan 03:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesLifeguards save beached dolphin at Mount, swimmer airlifted off Waihī beachPlus, 'tonnes of shark sightings' in busy day for Bay of Plenty and Coromandel lifeguards.03 Jan 06:58 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesAerial photos show shark just metres from people on popular beachExperts say these sighting are common this time of year.03 Jan 05:18 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesKaimai crash kills Whakatāne couple, 4-year-old son survives'It’s going to hurt him for a long time ... for two young lives to be taken so tragically'03 Jan 04:38 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesPolice release names of pair who died in Kaimai crashInquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.03 Jan 03:41 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesCrash victim's grieving brother 'enraged' by rule-breaking on roadsBay of Plenty road toll drops but a top cop is not celebrating.02 Jan 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesThe ultimate betrayal: Woman's shocking find on husband's phone"This was my husband who had no reason to do this other than to satisfy his own sickness."02 Jan 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesYear in Review: SeptemberThe Bay of Plenty Times is looking back at the stories of 2023.02 Jan 03:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTauranga dad rushes home at 3am from Auckland after wife goes into labour early“It was the longest hours of my life.”02 Jan 01:56 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'It's so big': Swimmers flee water after shark spotted at popular beachBroadcaster describes dramatic scenes to followers as shark cruises shallows.02 Jan 01:37 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Horror story': Only half of domestic violence callouts end in charges in Bay of PlentyAnd agencies are expecting an influx this holiday period.02 Jan 12:35 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesPerson taken to hospital after falling off boulders at McLaren FallsHato Hone St John was notified of the incident at 11.50am.02 Jan 12:34 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Sunny day in a new venue': What you need to know about Bay Dreams 2024Roads will be closed in Tauranga CBD as the event takes place at Wharepai Domain.01 Jan 10:13 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesVaping at schools, railway tragedy, and brain tumour fight: What made news in AugustBay of Plenty Times is looking back at the stories of 2023.01 Jan 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty Times'We are all so happy': How a family of seven got on to property ladderMeet the Kiwis who have defied the odds and own their homes.31 Dec 09:14 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesExplainer: How to safely forage for mushrooms - and poisonous ones to avoidHowever, the National Poisons Centre warns against eating wild mushrooms.31 Dec 09:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Outrageous' contamination: How much recycling ends up in landfillOnce, an entire recycling truck’s contents weighing 4.38t were sent to landfill.31 Dec 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Anti-cogovernance diatribe' and Cameron Rd legal threats: What made news in JulyBay of Plenty Times is looking back at the stories of 2023.31 Dec 03:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesCricket fans and campers keep spirits high despite New Year's Eve rain'Tomorrow you’ll wake up and it’ll be blue sky and everyone will be happy again.'31 Dec 05:14 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesNYE in the BOP: Fireworks update as rain arrives, thunderstorms threatenCommunity events have been cancelled but fireworks may still go ahead.30 Dec 09:44 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Not great, unless you like rain': Severe thunderstorm waning for CanterburyA Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for the centre of the North Island.30 Dec 09:39 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhy you should 'abandon' New Year's resolutions and do this insteadTips from wellness and life coaches for success in 2024.30 Dec 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesA medical mystery, gang antics, and city going 'backwards': What made news in JuneBay of Plenty Times is looking back at the stories of 2023.30 Dec 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesSecurity breach: Trio in high vis gear allegedly broke into Port of TaurangaAlleged burglars found in imported shipping container area.30 Dec 06:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesState Highway 2 closed, people injured in Pukehina crashMotorists are asked to avoid the area.29 Dec 11:06 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesPolice encourange Kiwis to safely ring in new year'We all have a responsibility to ensure our friends and whānau are safe this summer.'29 Dec 10:43 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesSecond person dies from fatal Kaimai crashOne person initially died after the crash between a car and a petrol tanker.29 Dec 09:03 PM
