Four saved in dramatic Maketū water rescue
"I had a quick look out the window and could see four heads floating."
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Plenty going on over January for Tauranga
The end of 2019 and start of 2020 has a lot on for people enjoying time off over summer.
White Island eruption: Rāhui officially lifted
The temporary ritual prohibition was lifted at 1pm today.
Ben O'Leary's favourite places in the Bay of Plenty and why
Drax Project are excited to be home and say that will come through in their gigs.
'Flapping his little wings about': Firefighters rescue baby blue penguin
A little blue penguin was found struggling in the surf.
'So so itchy': Mount Maulers back for another year
Local noticeboards have been abuzz with chatter about the sand crawlers.
A look back at stories that made headlines in the 2010s
A look at some of the biggest stories of the decade.
Tauranga's top 10 sporting moments that thrilled in 2019
The Bay of Plenty Times' sports team picks out their favourite sporting moments of 2019.
Funeral for Whakatāne Hospital ICU nurse delayed
A funeral service for Whakatāne ICU nurse killed in a crash has been put on hold.
International racers gear up for Baypark Speedway
Baypark Speedway is hosting a round of the International Midget Car Series.
Traffic bedlam: Holiday-makers crawl into Tauranga on SH29
Traffic is heavy heading into the city.
What happened next: Peter Oakes, the 57-year-old Kiwi bloke learning to swim
He's breaking down any and all stigmas that exist around learning to swim as an adult.
Local Focus: Making new friends thanks to Alzheimer’s Tauranga
Fancy cheering up someone's week? Alzheimer’s Tauranga is looking for new volunteers. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Crowned! Tauranga's biggest house sales of 2019 revealed
It has been a hot start to the summer for Tauranga's property market
Christmas Day baby 'the best present'
One mum was lucky enough to fit in Christmas dinner before giving birth.
'Mayhem' Boxing Day sales for Tauranga
Shops were packed to the brim with bargain hunters in the Boxing Day sales yesterday.
Extra special Christmas for Bay of Plenty Lotto players
Congratulations to all the Bay of Plenty winners.
What happened next: Man's life after breast cancer scare
The surgery left the Pāpāmoa resident with "Zorro"-like scars.
Ria Hall's gruelling Christmas day in hospital
Ria Hall was a New Zealand recording artist and a presenter on Maori TV's AIA Marae DIY.
Wilde eager to cap off stellar year with win
The Whakatāne flyer Hayden Wilde will be in action in Tauranga on Friday.
Volunteers give up Christmas to serve festive cheer
About 200 people tucked into a Christmas feast put on by St Peters Church.
Pitbulls blamed for killing cats still on loose
A number of cats have been reported killed by roaming pitbulls in Matua.
Christmas Appeal: From parcel taker to volunteer
Mum who's turned to Foodbank for help is giving back by volunteering her time.
Cricket: Walking in Williamson's footsteps
Tauranga's Ben Pomare and Fergus Lellman share a link with New Zealand cricketing royalty.
Ready, set, shop! Malls prepare for biggest shopping days of the year
Have you done your Christmas shopping?
Claymark Ltd to be put to market in January
The pine product manufacturer and exporter was placed in receivership on December 4.
Ōmōkoroa playground: Design concepts out for feedback
The new playground was part of the revamp of the Omokoroa Domain and Esplanade.
Maketū boat ramp set to open in time for Christmas
The project falls under the $16.6 million Kaituna River re-diversion project.
Bay of Plenty Times Year in Review: January 2019
Here's what made headlines in January.
What is New Zealand society doing to men?
"Many New Zealand men have developed a fear of being alone with small kids."
Letters: Westpac bank closure in Greerton will impact elderly
A bank closure and a good move by the council are topics for letter writers today.
Foodbank Christmas Appeal: Still time to donate
There are still three days to donate to the Christmas Appeal.