Bay of Plenty TimesHeavy rain watch issued for Bay of PlentyTwo separate weather fronts are driving widespread rain across the North Island.22 Sep 11:23 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesRoadworks ahead: Five key sites on SH29 set for major upgrades until 2026The first 1.5km rebuild near Valley View Rd begins this Sunday.22 Sep 08:44 PM
Bay of Plenty Times‘Perfect spot’: Community backs $2.5m playground proposalConstruction is set to begin in early 2027.22 Sep 07:58 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMurray-Benge aims to scrap regional council if elected mayorHer goals also include cutting SmartGrowth and Priority One to curb council costs.22 Sep 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Weather rollercoaster': Heavy rain warnings in place for multiple regionsNorthland, Auckland and Bay of Plenty face downpours through to Wednesday.22 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesWhy Lone Star Tauranga's former franchisee went underLiquidation report reveals firm's $700k debt, as restaurant's new owners make fresh start.21 Sep 08:53 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesYoung athlete given 3% chance survives sepsis fightDoctors gave Taylor Harris just a 3% chance of survival at Waikato Hospital.21 Sep 08:34 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesA new cycleway and a kiwifruit traffic solution on Dally's agenda if electedGrant Dally wants a Te Puke to Tauranga cycleway if funding can be secured.21 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerOpinion: The asset outperforming everything else in 2025OPINION: It’s doubled in value these past 3 years and even outpaced the mighty S&P 500.21 Sep 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Bring people together': Adoptee meet-up event coming to Tauranga It comes after successful adoptee meet-ups in Auckland and Hamilton this year.20 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesFormer city councillor's gold-trading business collapsesLiquidators say unsecured creditors are owed more than $300,000.19 Sep 06:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Absolutely nuts': Hailstorm hits ahead of school holiday 'atmospheric river' Hail blanketed streets in Bethlehem, Tauranga, leaving lawns icy for hours.19 Sep 06:00 AM
Bay of Plenty Times20-minute free parking approved for Tauranga city centre and fringe zonesMayor Mahé Drysdale says the move aims to support struggling city retailers.19 Sep 01:52 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesBody on beach: Police confirm death not suspiciousThe body was found on a beach in the Western Bay of Plenty on Wednesday.19 Sep 01:26 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesRadio host signs off after decades on airHe returned home in 1998 after working at stations across the country.19 Sep 12:00 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Golden visa': Kiwifruit woos wealthy foreigners with new fundWealthy investors must commit at least $4.8m to secure a pathway to residency. 18 Sep 11:39 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesLong-serving Tauranga principal remembered as 'great leader'Tributes flow after the death of Graham Young, who led Tauranga Boys' for 23 years.18 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Dog attacks a growing problemOPINION: It's easy to empathise with owners. Few expect their pets will harm others.18 Sep 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Bottom line': Regional deal must benefit Western Bay, says mayorDenyer backs a Katikati bypass, a project locals have sought for more than 100 years.18 Sep 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesPolice seek woman missing since TuesdaySimran, 41, was last seen in Whakatāne on Tuesday night.18 Sep 05:27 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesEntries open for Tauranga Business Awards 2026New categories include Women in Leadership and Supply Chain & Logistics.18 Sep 02:30 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Highly sought-after': Battle of Gate Pā medals part of $2m auctionOne was awarded to E. Drew of the 40th Regiment, who fought in Pukehinahina.17 Sep 09:23 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesPerson seriously hurt in Tauranga crashAvoid the area or be patient, motorists warned.17 Sep 09:19 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesPolice officer stood down, facing seven charges The officer is charged with accessing a police intelligence system unlawfully.17 Sep 07:10 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesReforming council culture the focus for mayoral candidate Suaree BorellShe says council culture must shift to make 'impactful decisions'.17 Sep 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesLonger jail time for man who put gun to injured hostage's head, yelling 'I’ll f****** kill him!'Crown lawyers argued that Jade Raymond Mellow's sentence was 'manifestly inadequate'.17 Sep 07:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesStarving puppy found with bullet in leg, broken hip, 100 fishbones in stomachSPCA boss says Patchy’s life ended before it even began.17 Sep 03:02 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesSnoop Dogg concert axed after NZ promoter loses name suppression over sex crime The show was due to take place this weekend in Auckland. 17 Sep 12:41 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesPolice respond to 'incident' on BoP peninsula - body foundPolice were called to Plummers Point Rd in the Western Bay of Plenty.17 Sep 12:15 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'It's a win for Tauranga': Mayor backs new Memorial Park pool designThe project was first budgeted at $123.4m with work set to begin in 2024/25.16 Sep 11:29 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesNut today: Customs bust $9m drug haul hidden in macadamia nut parcelsA parcel with over 2kg of meth was traced to a 31-year-old Waihī man.16 Sep 11:22 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWatch: Risque council dance moves become TikTok hitThe TikTok clip has racked up more than 133,000 views in just days.16 Sep 09:11 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesBrothel in suburbia: Mount Maunganui home seized; Madam illegally employed up to 150 sex workersMay Chen operated three brothels out of Tauranga and Auckland.16 Sep 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesAS Colour expands into Bay of PlentyFounded in Auckland in 2005, AS Colour now has 26 stores worldwide. 16 Sep 06:01 PM