Bay of Plenty TimesWild storms, 17,000 lightning strikes, then a scorcher on the wayBay of Plenty had about 3800 of more than 17,000 lightning strikes across NZ yesterday.04 Dec 02:32 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Ooh, that person saw us': Video appears to show Te Puke drive-by shootingPolice cordoned off a Te Puke street after reports shots were fired at a house.04 Dec 01:40 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesDetours: Bethlehem drivers face 15–22min delaysCambridge Road's northbound lane will be closed 24/7 from January 3 to early February.04 Dec 12:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesMedical drone trialA medical drone trial has taken place in Bay of Plenty. Video / SuppliedWatch03 Dec 11:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMedical drone trial completes first island deliveryThe DJI FlyCart 30 can carry up to 40kg of medical supplies and equipment.03 Dec 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesRetiree fears $26k gold bar lost as ex-councillor's firm collapsesShe is 'outraged' he has started two new companies with creditors still owed big money.03 Dec 07:08 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesBallet brings joy and connection to Pāpāmoa’s grown-upsTeacher Gillian Moore has taught ballet in Pāpāmoa for 45 years.03 Dec 06:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times‘This tree means everything’: Community initiative brings Christmas to 30 families in needDecorated Christmas trees and grocery vouchers were donated to foodbank families. 03 Dec 03:56 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesFirefighters battle Tauranga house fireThe blaze began outside the home before spreading to the rear and roof.03 Dec 02:01 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesRates cap backlash: Mayor and ratepayers clash over who will be hit hardestThe Government plans a 2-4% yearly rates target from 2027 to 2029.03 Dec 01:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesDavid Seymour supports grieving mum’s petition for tougher prison sentencesSonya Oakes is grieving her twin son Eru (29) who was shot in his home last month03 Dec 12:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWorkSafe shuts packhouse conveyor after worker critically injuredThe long-serving Riverlock employee is now home after leaving Waikato Hospital.02 Dec 11:58 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTauranga crash leaves road blocked and homes without powerThe crash on Welcome Bay Rd was reported just after 10.35am.02 Dec 10:30 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesGunshot fired at Te Puke house, police cordon off streetOfficers have cordoned off part of Atuaroa Ave.02 Dec 09:31 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesHeavy rain warning: More downpours loom todayForecasters warn of slips, surface flooding and hazardous driving conditions.02 Dec 09:29 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesFoam Wreckers ‘anti-surf contest’ set to shake up Mount Maunganui summerKehu Butler, 25, will return to his hometown break to front the fun-first event.02 Dec 09:06 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesBay of Plenty MP settles on new name for region's residentsHundreds of suggestions poured in, from Boppies and Bayites to Former Aucklanders.02 Dec 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty Times'Certainly outperformed': Bay property values rise faster than national rateTauriko tops Tauranga suburbs with an average value of $1.79m. 02 Dec 06:40 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesOne dead, one injured after car crashes into BoP riverThe car left White Pine Bush Rd and plunged into a nearby river.02 Dec 05:59 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesHow Emma Diprose fought her way to athlete of the yearEmma Diprose, 25, from Te Puke is ranked number two on the WBC world ladder.02 Dec 02:00 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Hits deep': Volunteers decorate injured mum's home for Christmas Lights TrailAfter she fell off a ladder, Chuffed Gifts stepped up to keep her festive tradition going.02 Dec 01:16 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesHow Tauranga is rethinking smart city techFindings inspired a Manu Meter prototype using AI to track manu splash jumps.02 Dec 12:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesHello summer: Downpours, thunder and hail for BoP An orange heavy rain warning runs 22 hours from 2am Wednesday.01 Dec 11:08 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTauranga’s $206m courthouse gets green lightMana whenua group Te Kāhui Hapū o Te Papa helped shape the whare-inspired design.01 Dec 09:47 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Being your authentic self': Rotorua pride group gets $10k funding liftRainbow Rotorua was founded in 2023 to tackle isolation and poor mental health.01 Dec 09:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Tell us': GP calls for better comms as volcanic ash cancels 38 Air NZ flights in a monthAsh from Whakaari White Island has wreaked havoc on Bay of Plenty flight schedules.01 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty Times'We're the stakeholders': Inside the plan to overthrow Netball NZ's leadershipZones need three votes for a no-confidence meeting that could topple Netball NZ.01 Dec 05:01 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesCyclist badly hurt after ute mirror strike during Taupō Enduro raceThe crash left Tod Penberthy, 67, with six broken ribs and deep arm cuts.01 Dec 05:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesThis 'bloke from Tauranga' is in the top 10 of his profession – worldwideBrenton Page has qualified for the world champs.01 Dec 04:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesToll road to close for major flyover worksLight vehicles will detour via Moffat Rd and Cambridge Rd, heavies via SH29A.01 Dec 02:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesFrom IT desks to avo dreams: Orchard tours turn passion into profitTim Rosamond and Michele Ricou love spreading the word about avocados.30 Nov 08:30 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesHow 'bystander effect' may explain why no one saved drowning childFour people were near the fountain where the 4-year-old lay face down in the water.30 Nov 08:21 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesHidden rips trigger early start for Tauranga lifeguard patrolsThe patrols will start early after a drowning at Mount Maunganui.30 Nov 06:45 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerMark Lister: The upside of short-term sharemarket painOPINION: Nine market dips of 10% or more have occurred since 2010, lasting three months.30 Nov 03:00 PM
