Bay of Plenty Times'I always learn new things': Teen's passion for conservationJack Karetai-Barrett is a volunteer on Whakatāne's kiwi conservation project.07 Sep 11:17 PM
Bay of Plenty Times$300m Kawerau plant to bring 50 plus jobs, reduce coal useThe plant aims to cut coal use by converting pine into wood pellets.05 Sep 04:11 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Positive news': Maternity services to be fully restored at Whakatāne Hospital in 2026It comes after a 'sustained, successful push' to fill obstetrics and gynaecology roles.03 Sep 01:58 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesAir Chathams welcomes Government supportMayor Victor Luca thinks the Government offer falls short of what it should be.03 Sep 01:51 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Beyond stoked': Aims Games wins top accolade at NZ Event AwardsThe Matariki Drone Show won Arts, Cultural or Heritage Event of the Year.03 Sep 12:43 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesPolice seize guns in black market investigation on East CoastPolice seized over 75 guns in Bay of Plenty and Gisborne raids.28 Aug 10:04 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesSmall eruption observed at White Island The plume rose to less than 1km, containing minor volcanic ash.28 Aug 07:01 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesToo many discounts? Review of sentence for hostage-taker who shot at policeJade Mellow was sentenced to five years, nine months in jail for multiple offences.28 Aug 12:14 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesBoP secondary teachers plan more pickets over 1% offerFurther PPTA action is planned in Tauranga, Rotorua and Whakatāne over four weeks.26 Aug 06:34 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesRotorua disputes its spot on CEO rich listRotorua mayor dismisses figure as 'absurd'. 25 Aug 10:02 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesDistrict's water services require $70m spendThe council aims for an internal unit, exploring joint services with neighbours.24 Aug 05:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesCouncillors shocked as core services list omits key responsibilitiesCouncillor Nandor Tanczos has called the Govt's core services list for councils ‘bizarre’.24 Aug 02:00 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Restrictive and costly': MP challenges city's new parking rulesMayor says the changes are 'about managing parking demand and supporting the city centre'.23 Aug 06:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTanker crash: 'Gentle giant' dad died doing what he 'absolutely loved'The enormity of his 'quiet kindness' left a gentle mark on everyone he met.22 Aug 06:03 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesBullet lodged in skull: Young man jailed after shooting at house'People who fire shots at residential housing should go to prison, bar nothing.'22 Aug 01:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWork stops as human remains found in WhakatāneBones found on Waiewe St site are confirmed as human remains.21 Aug 09:09 PM
SportNetball: Magic farewell captain Ameliaranne EkenasioThe news comes after she said in July she would step away from the Silver Ferns.19 Aug 02:58 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWatch: Fire engulfs Bay of Plenty houseThe blaze was extinguished around 3.39pm on Farnsworth Cres.18 Aug 10:18 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesBoP teachers strike over Govt pay offerThe Government's offer of a 1% pay rise is the lowest in a generation.18 Aug 07:00 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'That's not my rubbish': Residents challenge council over greenwaste stickerThe council issued 173 first warnings due to rising contamination.15 Aug 02:52 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesFamily pay tribute to victim of fatal stabbing at Awakeri Hot Springs Emergency services were called to Awakeri Hot Springs at 4.30pm on Thursday.15 Aug 01:21 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWoman charged with murder after fatal BoP assault The 25-year-old will appear in Whakatāne District Court today.14 Aug 08:53 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesOne person critically injured, another arrested after incident near WhakatāneEmergency services were called to the scene about 4.25pm.14 Aug 07:44 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'It would come right off': Rusty handrails spark bridge safety fearsNZTA plans repairs before the end of 2025, closing walkways one side at a time.14 Aug 12:05 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesNZ duo win world’s longest kayak race despite broken rudderThey set the event's second-fastest ever time, finishing 160km ahead of rivals.13 Aug 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesShellfish warning: Bloom spreads deadly biotoxin in BoPPeople are advised not to eat shellfish gathered between Mount Maunganui and Whakatāne.13 Aug 05:11 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesCity leads region in dog reunions, low euthanasia ratesEvery other area of Bay of Plenty had to put down around half of all impounded dogs.12 Aug 09:52 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Fight of my life': Waikato fisherman reels in catch of a lifetimeAfter 18 hours on the boat and no bites, he almost went home empty-handed.12 Aug 03:35 AM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesHow a community leader from a tiny NZ town began working with Mexico's most powerful cartelExclusive extract from Jared Savage's new book on the new era of gangs in New Zealand. 09 Aug 08:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTanker goes off road in Bay of Plenty, lane blockedPolice said traffic management is in place while they attend the scene.07 Aug 02:58 AM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesOn The Up: East Coast kaimirimiri hope to attract international event to NZ after overseas successTe Kura Atuatiratanga came away with a silver and top 10 placement in Denmark.06 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty Times'Super motivating': Why Tauranga's triathlon coup is a big opportunity for local athletesTauranga will host the World Triathlon Championship Final in 2028.06 Aug 02:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesKāinga Ora cuts plans for 72 new homes in Whakatāne The housing agency plans to sell 36 hectares of surplus land nationwide.06 Aug 01:01 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesK9 team partners in crime-fightingScott and Chip's role involves tracking offenders and supporting frontline police and AOS.05 Aug 09:36 PM
