Indigenous forestry researcher farewelled after nearly 50 years of service
Got business news? Whether it is an award, appointment, or milestone, we want to hear it.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromBay of Plenty
Live: Auckland, Northland, Coromandel brace for month's rain in two days
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown says he has a close eye on sub-tropical storm.
Two million fishing lures, 200 lightsabers: Kilwell celebrates 90 years
“Without the staff, we wouldn’t be here 90 years on,” says co-owner Amanda Wells.
Weather warnings upgraded: Upper North Island, Bay of Plenty in firing line
Heavy downpours coming over next few days, with possible flooding; slips expected.
'Falling in love is easy': 16 tips to keep the romance alive
Top tips from the experts to make your relationship last.
Legendary former Silver Ferns coach Taini Jamison dies
The most successful coach in Silver Ferns history passed away at the age of 97.
Kudos to the council for uprgrading reserve path
OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.
Mark Lister: Tax changes - why I am worried the Government will get it wrong
Opinion: Report is more complicated than it looks.
Sausage sizzle, grocery vouchers: Immunisation day aims to lift low childhood jab rates
Whānau need to know it's "not too late to catch up on any missed vaccinations".
One dead after crash between car and bicycle in Mount Maunganui
Motorists have been told to expect delays in the area.
Food festival hailed as 'huge success' after selling nearly $450k worth of tickets
All ticket revenue goes back to the nearly 200 participating businesses.
The Premium Debate: Aussie brain drain a concern for readers
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Six months in a catamaran: Couple's 'big adventure' sailing around NZ
“You felt like you were the only one on the planet," Linda Hay said of her favourite spot.
'I was never going to give up': Swimmer, 45, conquers Cook Strait dream
"And then all those dolphins turned up. I thought, 'These are here as a bit of a sign'."
Bump and bang Baypark finale
Harry Fredrickson Memorial Cup is Baypark's most sought-after stock car prize.
Street racers need a 'safe, controlled' space, says 'petrolhead' ex-mayor, advocates
Community leaders support calls for safe venues after illegal street racing gatherings.
'It’s disgusting': Teen suffers broken bones after street racer slams into her
'It’s indescribable how a mother’s heart has been ripped apart'.
'You just couldn’t get out': Roundabout 'log jam' as Bayfair flyover opens
There was talk of improvement to local traffic but some motorists are yet to be convinced.
Local Focus: Arataki Boardriders to the rescue
Community-funded water safety programme teaches families how to respect the ocean.
Opinion: Street racing law blows a lot of smoke, but no real consequences
Opinion: It was hoped the threat of car crushing would be a deterrent to illegal racing.
Skydiving in their 90s: 'You haven’t got time to feel scared'
Two Tauranga friends jumped out of a plane in an effort to raise money for St John.
Unidentifed floating object? Strange item washes up on Mount beach
“We don’t know where it’s from and who it belongs to, do you?”
Opinion: Civic leadership isn't about popularity, it's about relationships
Opinion: Rightly or wrongly, when we vote, we get the people we deserve.
BoP, Waikato Lotto players dominate second division win
Fifteen players will be ending the month on a high.
Why a 'burnt-out' new teacher who quit after three terms may try again in Australia
More than 27,000 teacher practising certificates have expired and not renewed since 2018.
Truckie sacked while isolating during pandemic awarded $8k
Worker told by text he would, in effect, be dismissed if he wasn't in on Monday.
Commute times expected to 'improve' as Bayfair flyover opens
The new flyover is expected to open in time for commuter traffic tomorrow morning.
Family2Family Foodbank Appeal back at New World Waihī
New World’s Family2Family Foodbank Appeal is back for 2023.
The BoP town being hit hard by nationwide GP shortage
Locals are losing patience with the delays they face for treatment.
Revealed: How much Bay councils spend on consultants
Financial advice, civic projects, and recruitment feature as most costly spends.
'Constantly worried': What's keeping the new Education Minister awake at night
'There’s so many things that keep me up at night'.
Wharenui build to use quake-resistant Māori method
The technique, mīmiro, will be used to rebuild a historic Bay of Plenty wharenui.
Thames Music Group to present pianist Katherine Austin and cellist Hyein Kim
Acclaimed pianist Katherine Austin and successful cellist Hyein Kim to perform on May 7.