Bay of Plenty TimesAl fresco dining fees proposed for Tauranga businessesTauranga businesses want the council to make it easier for them to use the footpath.13 Nov 09:29 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesIt was sold for $1. Now this abandoned CBD building will become a $60m 'landmark'First three building consents issued for the 14-storey parking and office building.13 Nov 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesSupermarket caught selling booze to 17yo cops five-day banThe supermarket was caught in a controlled-purchase operation.13 Nov 02:21 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesChristmas Appeal: Foodbank shares donation wishlistWhat will you be donating to the Foodbank this year?13 Nov 02:00 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Significant' house fire near Te PukePolice were called about 1.45pm, firefighters left about 4pm.13 Nov 01:19 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesGas main hit in central Tauranga, cordons removedFire and Emegency NZ were called just before 12.30pm.12 Nov 11:57 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Destroyed': 83yo faces court for allegedly painting over te reo on binsThe charge has a maximum penalty of seven years' imprisonment.12 Nov 11:46 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMedical ship stranded in Fiji with large repair billThe crew was providing much-needed medical aid to isolated communities in Fiji.12 Nov 08:57 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTruck loses trailer on SH2, nose to tail between two other vehiclesPolice say no injuries were reported, but delays are likely.12 Nov 08:13 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty Times'Secrecy only benefits the employers': Should people's salaries be made public?New figures show job listings featuring salaries have risen by about a third in a year.12 Nov 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWorse than in Covid: 'Record' need as homeowners, fulltime workers turn to foodbank"The rainy day is here right now," foodbank manager Nicki Goodwin says.11 Nov 06:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesStudy shows proposed ferry service risks high costsProjected fares prompt transport boffins to recommend people rely on buses instead.11 Nov 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesMark Lister: Policymakers face a balancing act as unemployment risesOPINION: These are necessary developments for inflation to moderate.10 Nov 09:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'I don’t think they need them there': Why dad-of-three backs school phone bansA Tauranga high school is banning students from using phones during the school day.10 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSonya BatesonOpinion: People shouldn't have to put up and shut upOPINION: We share our experiences because we want our experiences and fears to be heard.10 Nov 03:30 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesEight surgeries in 12 years: 'Unfortunate Experiment' patient speaks outDespite her experiences, 80-year-old Frances Denz does not consider herself a 'victim'.10 Nov 07:36 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesShe tracked a Facebook scammer: Her tips for spotting dodgy Christmas dealsThe first sign of the scam was tricked buyers turning up on her mother-in-law's doorstep.10 Nov 01:01 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Professional dreamer': Life after battling perils of poverty, P and homelessness'We put the lost and the lonely and the broken back together again.'10 Nov 01:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesNo 1 for number twos! Rotorua wins best loo, Tauranga best large cityThe Keep New Zealand Beautiful Awards were announced at Parliament House yesterday.09 Nov 10:03 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty Times'Save us': Letters to minister on whether Tauranga commission should stay revealedCommissioners' reappointment prompts strong views about their tenure.09 Nov 04:00 AM
Bay of Plenty Times83-year-old charged over bin vandalismHe is due to appear in court.08 Nov 10:48 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesBlack Clash: NRL legend announced as wildcardThe T20 Black Clash will be returning to Tauranga this summer.08 Nov 07:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Godsend', says widow: Pāpāmoa to have 24-hour medical clinicThe clinic will operate as a 'hybrid' model of in-person and telehealth services.08 Nov 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesRatepayers likely to fund share of $306m civic precinct through govt levyRatepayer contribution to the precinct is capped at $151m.08 Nov 01:46 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Gobsmacked': Grieving husband says Jehovah's Witness targeted him with letterThe letter 'preaching God's Kingdom' arrived about three weeks after his wife died.07 Nov 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'A whole new world': Young mum achieves goal of securing first home“I’ll be setting my son up for his future as well," Ash McMahon said.07 Nov 04:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesPort worker taken to hospital after strong chemical smell, possible cause investigatedEmergency services were called around 5.40am.06 Nov 05:44 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesUnhappy meal: 7-year-old's call for vegetarian burgers at McDonald'sToyesh said he would 'love to come to McDonald’s and eat [a burger] with my friends'.06 Nov 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Final nail in the coffin': Struggling CBD businesses reveal impact of carpark closure'We’ve endured very challenging times and shouldn't be penalised for staying in the CBD'.06 Nov 06:06 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesFlooding possible as severe thunderstorm watch issued for Bay of Plenty, RotoruaThe watch is in place until 9pm.06 Nov 03:31 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesGuy Fawkes: Nine fires likely to be linked to fireworksAll but one of these fires was last night.05 Nov 10:08 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTwo left seriously injured after car and two motorbikes collide in Mt MaunganuiThe road has been closed and the Serious Crash Unit has been advised.05 Nov 06:42 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesCrunch time: Best 'brain' foods to eat for NCEA exams plus top study tipsExperts and students share advice as 145,000 teens prepare for NCEA exams.04 Nov 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Smell of an oily rag': Murder of wife with Alzheimer's shows need for more dementia supportExperts speak after 'tragic' case of man who killed wife in retirement village.04 Nov 04:00 PM