Bay of Plenty TimesMount Maunganui beach evacuated by two-metre sharkIt is the latest in a flurry of shark sightings across NZ beaches this summer.09 Jan 03:24 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesYoung boy named as fatal motorbike crash victimA second person on the bike remains in Rotorua Hospital in a stable condition.08 Jan 09:40 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'I want to know he’s okay': Sister of man missing three weeks speaks outHis sister said the last contact was Jarrad calling their father on December 18.08 Jan 06:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWatch: Truck’s 'shocking' overtaking on Kaimāī Range prompts investigations'Pretty bloody scary,' said one comment.08 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty Times'Rollercoaster year': Entrepreneurs share their highs and lowsNew products and international expansion are on the cards for the two businesses.08 Jan 01:30 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesRoad closures: Triathlon event to shut eastbound lanes on toll roadEastbound lanes closed for Tauranga Half Triathlon, best viewing on Marine Parade.08 Jan 12:05 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesTrack closure on Mauao next weekA popular walking track around Mauao will be closed next week in Tauranga.07 Jan 09:34 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesCBD waterfront's $42m (so far) revamp: What people think'I love everything about it,' one mum says of the $5 million new playground.07 Jan 08:40 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Noose with your name on it': Warrant issued for man who threatened to 'hang' PM'I’ve got a noose with your name on it,' he wrote of Dame Jacinda Ardern during her term.07 Jan 03:49 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesScrub fire near Tauranga extinguishedThe fire had caused traffic congestion in the area.06 Jan 05:54 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Really awesome': Internship shapes careers for Tauranga rangatahiInternship gives iwi members an opportunity to gain experience while building depth.06 Jan 03:01 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesHealth NZ redundancies: More than $251k paid out in Bay of Plenty, Lakes'We’ve lost people ... all vital to making sure a hospital functions accordingly.'05 Jan 10:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'This is a true taonga': Piece of centuries-old waka found in stream'Some people would think it is just a piece of wood and let it drift through.'05 Jan 02:02 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesHow a free service fights loneliness with calls from caring strangersThe free service providing companionship and conversation is staffed by volunteers.04 Jan 10:15 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesAbuse survivors' group backs man’s move to reject King’s Service MedalFears survivors of abuse in faith-based institutions will be 'ghosted' in redress system.04 Jan 07:51 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'All the hard work paid off': Basketballer picked to represent NZ in new teamHow sport helped a bullied boy find his happy place after a traumatic brain injury.03 Jan 11:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesYoung people tried to save drowning man at Ōmaio - kaumātua'They tried to bring him back and then get him on to the beach and resuscitate him.'03 Jan 05:22 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesThe four summer activities that racked up $16.5m in ACC payouts in one region'You don’t want to spend your summer holiday in A and E.'03 Jan 03:01 AM
Bay of Plenty Times‘Serious concerns’: Appeal for help to find man missing for two weeks.The Tauranga man was reported missing in Hamilton on December 19.03 Jan 01:16 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesHow Noel Harris went from legendary jockey to mentor extraordinaireHe has been recognised in the 2025 New Year Honours.03 Jan 01:05 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesRiver Sounds music festival in February to be the last - organisersThe last River Sounds festival will raise funds for a Tauranga mental health service.02 Jan 10:05 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesRoad rebuild to begin on SH2 near Te PunaOvernight SH2 rebuild aims to improve safety and reduce delays from roadworks.02 Jan 09:18 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesRural primary school principal 'gutted' after thieves steal 'essential' tools'They are just stealing from the students.'02 Jan 04:01 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Silliness': Incidents prompt warning for beachgoers in 'most dangerous month'Holidaymakers urged to stay cautious; lifeguards report manageable issues.02 Jan 04:03 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesOlympian Mahé Drysdale reflects on first months as Tauranga mayor'We haven’t found a house yet - the housing crisis is real.'02 Jan 01:53 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesPike River, earthquakes and cats up trees: Former firefighter honouredIan Pickard has been honoured for 50 years of life-saving service.02 Jan 01:03 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Wholly unnecessary': Bay road toll rises after horror December in RotoruaToo many people have died on local roads, say police.01 Jan 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'I can’t find the words': Horror author's ironic take on NY honour'I’m supposed to be a wordsmith and just can’t get the words out.'01 Jan 03:55 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMan dies in Bay of Plenty after being seen struggling in the waterThe man was pulled from the water but could not be revived, police say.01 Jan 12:47 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesFights, fireworks, family fun and almost 4500 breath tests: Tauranga rings in 2025Police were 'pleased' overall but not everyone in the city was on their best behaviour.31 Dec 11:29 PM
OpinionAleyna Martinez'Grab your rolling pin': What Tauranga leaders want to see in 2025A regional deal, a bigger pie, roads, health funding solutions and unity on the wishlists.31 Dec 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesFifty years of service to conservation: 'The environment does have some value'Julian Fitter has been contributing to conservation for half a century.31 Dec 03:45 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMan who died after jumping into harbour during Christmas police callout namedPolice have said he was evading arrest, but a family member disputed that.31 Dec 03:19 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesPaws and order: New police dog teams unleashedDogs and handlers graduate to boost force's frontline capacity nationwide.31 Dec 03:02 AM
