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 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'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 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‘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
Bay of Plenty TimesOrange rain warning: Heavy downpours and thunderstorms for Bay of PlentyMetService expects 80–120mm of rain, with heaviest falls this afternoon.28 Dec 09:56 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTongan mission treats hundreds of animalsTauranga vet Mariska Chalmers led a team of eight Kiwi volunteers running a free clinic.28 Dec 09:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesCar crashes into ditch near SH2 intersectionEmergency services were called to the single‑vehicle crash at 6.55am.28 Dec 07:46 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesEscape to Mount Maunganui beach: Why travellers book the ‘mini Gold Coast’Mount Maunganui hosts everyone from families to corporate groups and annual golf getaways.28 Dec 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesInside Tauranga's over-50s walking basketball crewA special 'Bandits' crew of players over 80 gets extra space and free shots.27 Dec 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty Times'It’s just running': How Sam Ruthe became NZ’s teenage running prodigySam became the youngest person in history to run a four-minute mile.27 Dec 05:01 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesSummer hotspot: Fisher and UB40 headline Bay’s blockbuster seasonUp to 25,000 fans are set to pack the Bay Oval for Australian DJ Fisher.26 Dec 11:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesPāpāmoa girl’s rare eye cancer found after glowstick accidentKaia is receiving chemo treatment only administered to a few NZ children. 26 Dec 05:02 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesPillans Rd Bike Track gets stay of execution as council delays closure callPillans Rd Bike Track closure is on hold, as the council decides its fate.26 Dec 04:58 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesSerious crash: Three hurt after car hits light pole on SH29ATraffic is backed up between the main SH29A roundabout and Poike Rd.26 Dec 01:05 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesHow to socialise a puppy before vaccinationsIf you got a puppy for Christmas, here's everything to know about early socialisation.26 Dec 01:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesHow a Pāpāmoa couple helped put padel on Bay mapThe club's app sign-ups for the racket sport jumped from 500 at launch to 2400 today.25 Dec 11:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesThe Three Rs: Avoiding the most dangerous thing at the beachChaz Gibbons Campbell urges swimmers to always choose lifeguarded beaches.25 Dec 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesHoliday drivers warned: Police crackdown on speeding, phone use on SH29 and beyondMost road policing and booze bus staff will be on duty during the holiday break.25 Dec 05:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesFast, fearless, hungry: US midget star leads Baypark’s summer clay assaultUSAC Midget champion Cannon McIntosh headlines the Easysteel Midget Car field.25 Dec 04:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesSpike in Eastern beaches rescues as swimmers ignore flags and ripsEastern region lifeguards have already carried out 69 rescues since October 25.24 Dec 11:00 PM
