No 'cock-fighting': Council 'acting like babies' despite $36k lakeside leadership course
'They should have gone to antenatal class instead because they are acting like babies.'
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71 years: Couple reveal the secret to a long and happy marriage
John and Joyce Barnard were joined by friends to celebrate 71 years of marriage.
Traffic slows after single-vehicle crash in Mount Maunganui
The crash happened on State Highway 29A.
Driver held at knifepoint feared she might never see family again
Gillian Rowse fought off an attacker as he tried to pull her from her car.
Police appeal for witnesses after man held woman at knife point
The victim managed to fight off the offender and the offender fled on foot.
Govt announces $45m grant for Cameron Rd improvements
Tauranga City Council said the grant would spark wide-ranging transport improvements.
Sold: Tiny gold coin found in mudflats fetches US$31,200
Tauranga's Joe McGregor literally struck gold on a Tauranga beach.
Letters to the editor: Councillors must see each other as equals
OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Sanford's proposed closure of Tauranga plant a 'horrible' blow
A long-standing Sanford worker says the proposed closure has come as huge shock.
Ratepayers' $5.5m bill to fight council over apartment defects
'This is what the ratepayers have to pay to battle their council.'
Advocate for homeless continues to fight for change during award
Pip Brook from Street Kai was awarded by Amnesty International last night.
Work under way to address Whareroa Marae health concerns
The Bay of Plenty Regional Council met to discuss the future of Whareroa Marae.
Police searching for Tauranga man
Police have appealed for help to find a Tauranga man wanted on driving matters.
Council paid $21m to settle lawsuit over luxury apartments
'Further details of the settlement remain confidential.'
Durham St to become interactive career expo
The expo will run for two days on Durham St.
Principal for new Pāpāmoa school announced
Te Okuroa Drive School have announced their foundation principal.
'Opōtiki is booming': Contractor announced for revitalisation
The project received a boost of $11.9 million last week.
Letters to the editor: Support still there for Tenby Powell
OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Group launched to tackle child poverty
A Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) for the region will be launched on August 27.
Comment: Returning travellers need to make sacrifices. We all did
Comment: Small sacrifices need to be made for the greater good.
Sanford site closure: 'Devastating blow' to seafood industry
Sanford Ltd have now entered a consultation period with Tauranga workers.
Peer pressure and alcohol on the agenda for students
Smashed Project is back in Tauranga for a second year as part of its nationwide tour.
'Frilly party tops' and 'tight white pants': More council texts revealed
'I felt like I was listening to something on a high school playground.'
Tauranga brothers' software company sells for more than $100m
US giant Intuit swoops.
'We have been recognised': Ōmokoroa reaps rewards from Govt Covid fund
The contract for the work is already out for tender.
Lotto struck in Bay of Plenty! Where the winning tickets were sold
Did you have a ticket?
Postponed Olympics no problem for multi-talented sevens star
Black Ferns Sevens star Stacey Fluhler is exploring her post rugby options.
He threatened to feed Simon Bridges to pigs, now he's been sentenced
"Just because it's social media doesn't mean there aren't consequences," Bridges said.
Proposed fish plant closure could result in 65 jobs lost
New Zealand seafood company Sanford Ltd announced the proposed closure today.
Should they stay or should they go? Candidates on Tauranga's toll roads
NZ First candidate Erika Harvey wants the toll roads gone - but what do the others think?
Candidates to answer questions on social issues
The forum later this month is open to all members of the public.
Region to benefit from One Billion Trees funding
The funding aims to create jobs and provide environmental and economic benefits.
Tauranga artist wins Miles Art Awards 'People's Choice'
The Bay of Plenty Times sponsored Miles Arts Award People Choice Award winner is named.
Fourth confirmed case of listeria in Bay of Plenty
The investigation into the source of a Tauranga outbreak of listeria is ongoing.