Bay of Plenty TimesWhakatāne weighs night bans and 24/7 CBD optionWaimana and the Ōhope Beach Tavern carpark would be added to alcohol zones.02 Apr 04:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesApril Fool's prank 'sells' entire Tauranga school and 500+ kidsThe school has a history of pranks, including fake visits and odd prizes.02 Apr 01:25 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesFormer PM Helen Clark honours hospice that cared for her father in his final daysHelen Clark placed a leaf for her late father George on Waipuna Hospice’s Gratitude Tree.01 Apr 11:48 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesSearch on for Bay's best corner dairyVoting is open until Friday, April 10, through The Hits Bay of Plenty.01 Apr 09:10 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMount Maunganui RSA votes to sell land and mergeA leader says the club, one of NZ's largest RSAs, is 'absolutely broke' but can be saved.01 Apr 09:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesLast hurrah before Memorial Pool closes after 70 yearsThe site will be redeveloped into a new aquatic centre – but the timeline is unclear.01 Apr 08:15 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMigrant dad with brain cancer faces visa deadline and uncertain futureFar from home, a migrant father faces a devastating brain cancer battle.01 Apr 07:23 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMusic, sports, and culture: Thousands expected at Easter eventsBig crowds are expected at the Tauranga Jazz Festival and a basketball tournament.01 Apr 04:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesFreak tornado strikes town centreMetService's Braydon White says radar and local data showed almost no storm risk.01 Apr 01:23 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesFlooded for days: Greerton rugby fields wait for waters to recedeTauranga was hit by 147mm of rain over Thursday and Friday last week.31 Mar 08:13 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesStop off, pay extra: New SH2 toll labelled 'unfair' to locals, businessesDrivers exiting and re-entering the TEL at Pāpāmoa East will be charged two tolls.31 Mar 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesEntertainment overload: Must-see events coming up in Bay of PlentyYour guide to What's On in the region.31 Mar 02:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesBridge slip stabilised but cycle path stays shutContractors carried out 'mitigation measures' over the weekend.31 Mar 12:44 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Stealing from the future': Iwi challenges $3b council investment portfolioNgāti Pūkenga has urged a rethink of the regional council's investment portfolio purpose.30 Mar 09:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesDeadly landslide: Tauranga council hires four legal firmsLegal and technical/professional support costs are expected to run to millions of dollars.30 Mar 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesCruise giant accused of 'callous' tactics to avoid multimillion Whakaari/White Island payout Stephanie lost her father and sister, then entered a legal battle with the cruise company.30 Mar 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTauranga’s homeless and supporters unite against proposed move-on powersHomeless advocacy groups join nationwide battle opposing the Government's plans. 30 Mar 01:55 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesJazz takes over Tauranga at the 63rd National Jazz FestivalInternational acts return, including the Adrian Cox Trio and Benjamin J Shepherd.30 Mar 01:09 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesAmbitious plan aims to revive BOP townGovernment Better Off funding includes $250,000 to kickstart projects in Murupara.30 Mar 01:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesReprieve for Pāpāmoa post storeOf 26 post outlets reviewed nationwide, 10 won reprieves, including Pāpāmoa.29 Mar 10:17 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'May God's plan for your life come to fruition': Rapist's court prayer retraumatises victimThe young woman had told the court the man had 'used her faith against her'.29 Mar 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerMark Lister: Petrol spike will hit inflation but RBNZ right to hold its nerveOPINION: Markets briefly priced in three OCR hikes after wholesale rates hit July highs.29 Mar 05:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesPolice say missing person last seen in Athenree has been foundShe has been found safe and well.29 Mar 02:08 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesPāpāmoa Mitre 10 goes Mega: Double the size and twice the jobsMitre 10 Pāpāmoa is shifting to a larger Mitre 10 MEGA store in Pāpāmoa East.29 Mar 12:41 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesFour councils study shared water services planA formal report later this year will spell out costs, savings and service levels.29 Mar 12:37 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesPower cut to hundreds of Mount Maunganui propertiesMore than 1000 properties at Mt Maunganui and Arataki have had an unplanned power cut.28 Mar 09:26 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesKey Mount route to reopen after rain-triggered closureEngineers say it is now safe for vehicles, with experts to keep monitoring.28 Mar 09:20 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTauranga homes hit by late-night water outage after major mains breakTauranga District Council says the water is back on for all affected homes.28 Mar 08:27 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhakatāne council eyes new boat ramp and pool chargesVisitors could face $20 daily fees at Whakatāne's main boat ramp.28 Mar 01:59 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Trust your training': Teen rhythmic gymnast chases world stage dreamThe 16-year-old Tauranga gymnast will compete in Belgium and Portugal in May. 27 Mar 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesConstruction downturn hits apprentices, but signs of recovery emergeConstruction is Tauranga’s second-largest employer, with 10,067 jobs in 2025.27 Mar 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesPeters returns to Tauranga retirement village he opened, hails retiree voteThe NZ First leader officially opened Greenwood Park as Tauranga MP on December 3, 1988.27 Mar 06:10 AM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty Times'Better than most hotel rooms': Private hospital's $18.6m expansionThe 1000sq m wing will feature several new facilities and is part of a wider growth plan.27 Mar 04:13 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesOrange rain warning: Bay of Plenty hit with road closures, slips and floodingRainfall amounts for BoP have ranged between 100 and 190mm.27 Mar 03:57 AM
