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
Bay of Plenty TimesFrom pierogi to pavlova: How one family mixes Polish and Kiwi Christmas traditionsChristmas Eve is for dumplings and soup, Christmas Day for cricket and beach swims.24 Dec 05:01 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTauranga woman's plea to escape life ‘stuck in a box’A $2000–$5000 EZ Lock Docking System would let Michelle leave the house.24 Dec 04:00 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Expect delays': Five injured in SH25 truck crash as holiday traffic ramps around NZStop-go controls are currently in place near the Waihou (Thames) River bridge. 24 Dec 12:10 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesSunny Christmas on the way for Bay of Plenty, rain set to crash Boxing DayDaytime highs on Christmas Day should sit in the mid-20s across the region.24 Dec 12:00 AM
Bay of Plenty Times‘Very long time coming’: Tauranga fire station rebuild finally moves aheadConstruction of Tauranga’s new fire station is expected to begin around May.23 Dec 11:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesCar hits tree on Tauranga road, serious injuries reportedEmergency services are at the scene, with the road now blocked.23 Dec 09:16 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'You are legends': Community donations fill Tauranga foodbank shelvesA six-week Christmas appeal has helped more than 3000 people in Tauranga so far. 23 Dec 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Driven to desperate acts': Inside the justice panel offering real second chancesPolice data shows 294 Western Bay referrals in 2024, up from about 267.23 Dec 05:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesBOP car thefts: Old classics and high-risk modelsHilux and Ranger drivers face some of the highest theft risks nationwide.23 Dec 04:00 AM
