Bay of Plenty TimesSH29 upgrade: Detours and delays for Bethlehem trafficBethlehem-bound drivers face detours adding up to 22 minutes to travel time.05 Jan 01:00 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'In for a warm week': Golden spell set to push regions higher than 30C By week's end some parts of the country will reach a scorching 34C.04 Jan 11:20 PM
Bay of Plenty Times‘Something a little bit different’: Golf takes over Bay Oval this summerDaily winners can chase a hole-in-one to claim a new Lexus LBX Morizo.04 Jan 11:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'A bunch of missing teeth': The need for free adult dental careDanae Lee lived for decades without dentist visits: 'I couldn’t afford to go.'04 Jan 09:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMan arrested 99km away after police track suspected hit-and-run vehicle on camerasPolice say the vehicle allegedly involved in incident headed over the Kaimais. 04 Jan 06:16 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty Times‘World-class’: How Tauranga became the Bay’s next big stage for sport and live entertainmentWhat’s driving this surge, and what does it mean for the local economy and community? 04 Jan 05:01 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesIs Wellington falling behind? New numbers show Tauranga and Hamilton population overtaking capitalThe capital is set to drop from NZ's third-largest city to the fifth within 25 years.04 Jan 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTauranga Lotto player wins $1 millionA Tauranga player won $1 million in Lotto NZ's Christmas promotion03 Jan 09:04 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesBeyond the bookshelves: How independent bookstores keep turning the pageXanadu Exchange keeps every book under $5 and trades titles for store credit.03 Jan 05:00 PM
SportSam Ruthe breaks record with dominant 1000m performanceSam Ruthe has once again showed his enormous potential on the track.03 Jan 06:32 AM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty Times‘Often shouted and sworn at’: Nurse on ED abuseShe says long waits times and staffing pressures fuel patient frustration.02 Jan 10:11 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesNZ's Best Beach 2026: Help choose the 2026 winners, from hidden gems to city sandsThe search for the country's best beach returns and we need your help.02 Jan 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesSix people rescued from rip in Mount MaunganuiSurf lifeguards carried out 25 rescues across eastern region beaches on January 1.02 Jan 02:35 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesPolice investigate two deaths in separate houses on the same Bay of Plenty propertyA 50-year-old man has been arrested and charged over a woman's death.01 Jan 08:43 PM
Bay of Plenty Times2025 road toll: Grieving mum calls for tougher drug‑driving lawsNationwide roadside drug testing will not be in place until mid-2026.01 Jan 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesEastern region rescues soar as beach swimmers ignore flags, patrol hoursSurf lifeguards have carried out 93 rescues since October 25 in the Eastern region.01 Jan 07:39 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Not an excuse': Police crack down as electric dirt bike injuries mountRiders risk fines, bike confiscation and injury if they flout the road rules.01 Jan 04:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesPositive night: Bay party hotspots busy but largely well-behavedAmbulance callouts fell to 177 between 10pm and 3am, down about 40% on previous years.01 Jan 12:34 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesRevealed: Our Heroes of 2025 – the Herald's top picksWe honour the best in news, sport, business and entertainment.31 Dec 09:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesIs it too much to ask for a year of 'less toxicity' and 'more tolerance'?What local leaders hope for in 2026. 31 Dec 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesAuckland faces risk of severe thunderstorms on New Year’s EveA North Island region is forecast to finally catch a break after a week of poor weather. 31 Dec 05:32 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesSwim between the flags: Lifeguards warn as New Year’s crowds surge to beachesRescues since October 25 have surged to 74, up from just 17 last year.31 Dec 04:00 AM
Sport'A proper race': Teen record-breaker chases 1000m record at homeSam Ruthe is aiming to start 2026 with another record on his home track in Tauranga.31 Dec 02:01 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesFrom Tauranga mayor to Ukraine lifeline: Honour for Tenby PowellTenby Powell becomes an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit in 2026.30 Dec 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Hard work but rewarding': Aphasia advocate Katharine Milford honouredAbout 30,000 New Zealanders live with aphasia, many undiagnosed.30 Dec 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Lucky and blessed': Shirley Hooper honoured after 50 years of service to women's sportPāpāmoa's Shirley Hooper receives NY honour for services to netball and artistic swimming.30 Dec 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesNew Year Honours: Bay of Plenty, Rotorua, Taupō recipients namedThey include a former mayor, doctor, and two Citizens Advice Bureau managers.30 Dec 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times‘Golf is booming’: Bay of Plenty clubs swing into record growthGolf NZ data shows Bay of Plenty clubs recording record player numbers. 30 Dec 05:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWind, rain and cancelled events: What to expect in Tauranga and RotoruaTauranga wind gusts hit 70km/h, while Rotorua recorded 87km/h yesterday.30 Dec 04:57 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesTraffic flowing again: Five taken to hospital after crash on Turret RdOne person is in a serious condition, with two moderate and two minor.30 Dec 01:06 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesTauranga driver six times over limit 'lucky to be alive' after crashPolice continue to call on drivers to abide by the road rules.29 Dec 09:50 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesPickens outsmarts rivals in Baypark midget thrillerTen-time national champion Michael Pickens outfoxed rising star Ben Morrison.29 Dec 08:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesCommunity New Year's Eve celebrations cancelledFireworks may still go ahead at 9.30pm and midnight if weather conditions allow.29 Dec 07:03 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesHe cancelled his health insurance due to 'exorbitant' premiums. Then he got cancerRay Le Prou said he was quoted $15,000 to have a mole removed from his face.29 Dec 05:00 PM
