New ZealandAerobatic airshow over region's events this weekendProviding aerial entertainment for a flying school, an airshow, cricket and motor racing.18 Jan 07:56 PM
New ZealandMum’s warning after son’s scare at floating obstacle course in Tauranga'I used all of my strength to push him to the side while trying not to get sucked in.'18 Jan 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Absolutely livid': Mum of drowned teen's call after lifeguards abused"Take care of them ... they save so many people every year."18 Jan 04:03 PM
New Zealand'Extremely lucky': Four teens swept out to sea rescued by Coastguard volunteersThe group of four teenagers were being carried out to sea by a strong current.18 Jan 07:46 AM
New ZealandSurf lifesaver left in tears after being verbally abused while helping swimmerMan followed surf lifeguard and continued to hurl foul language and verbal abuse.18 Jan 01:27 AM
New ZealandHarley Shrimpton case: Alleged kidnapper now faces murder chargeThe accused has been granted interim name suppression.18 Jan 12:42 AM
New ZealandSpectacular sight as luxury ship docks off BoP coastHopefully, it's just the beginning for boutique cruise liners to come to Whakatāne.18 Jan 12:37 AM
New ZealandAmateur Mount golfer gets a shot at Open Championship-linked invitationalThe nine-hole final will feature 42 players from 22 countries.17 Jan 11:05 PM
New ZealandDisgraced teacher case: School fails to release documents it should have - OmbudsmanThe school says it spent $45,000 on legal costs responding to the requests.17 Jan 09:39 PM
New Zealand‘I can finally be free’ - why an overstayer has decided to return homeIt has been 13 years since Vijender saw his family in India.17 Jan 07:50 PM
New ZealandMetal detectorists save the day after husband loses wife's ring'It was like trying to find a needle in the haystack ... I thought I had lost it forever.'17 Jan 05:52 PM
New Zealand'Emergency': How getting strep throat led to three open-heart surgeries'I wouldn’t want anyone to go through it'.17 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Substantial' Auckland interest in sale of $200m Tauranga towers apartments'We haven’t seen anything of this scale before in our city.'16 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: 'Lock your door' - prowler filmed peering in mum’s kitchen windowHorror movie phone call: 'Just lock your door and call the police. Act casual.'16 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMotorcyclist dies in BoP crashRoad closed after collision with a car was reported about 11am.15 Jan 10:43 PM
New ZealandThe Black Seeds bloom at avocado fest'Happy vibes all around' at the Katikati Avocado Food and Wine Festival.15 Jan 09:00 PM
New ZealandTeachers at top school 'welcome' to use ChatGPT in student reportsAchievement, learning behaviours and attendance data are used to generate comments.15 Jan 05:04 PM
New ZealandSchool's 'radical' $40k gamble of free uniforms for attendance. Did it pay off?'We don’t want to have any barriers to learning.'15 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters to the editor: Don't force te reo on meOPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.15 Jan 03:03 AM
New ZealandTEL toll road eastbound lanes to close Saturday for raceThe alternative route for motorists during this time is via Te Puke Highway.15 Jan 02:40 AM
New Zealand'Such a joyful event': Annual Sikh parade draws crowds in Tauranga"It’s cool people are happy to embrace our culture."15 Jan 12:57 AM
New ZealandBye, bye sunshine: Severe thunderstorm watch issuedDownpours and thunderstorms are predicted for Bay of Plenty, Rotorua, Coromandel.14 Jan 09:29 PM
New Zealand'Totally involved': Bethlehem College fire damages workshop - investigatorThe cause of a workshop fire at Bethlehem College is under investigation.14 Jan 05:50 PM
New Zealand130km/h in a 50 zone: Drug dealer with gun, meth flees police for an hourDramatic chase one of more than 800 BOP fleeing driver incidents in nine months.14 Jan 05:41 PM
New ZealandHot jobs: How people working in 50C are copingChefs, air con installers and builders are working in the heat this summer.14 Jan 01:00 AM
New ZealandCha-ching! Big Lotto wins for Tauranga, Rotorua puntersOne $333K win and two $15K wins coming to the Bay of Plenty.13 Jan 09:47 PM
New ZealandWhen your son drowns at 18: ‘I don’t get to think about that future’Her son made a 'fatal mistake' at dangerous beach, says mum in bid to stop more deaths.13 Jan 05:23 PM
New ZealandWatch: Papamoa beachgoers rescue sharkOne man could be seen dragging the shark out to sea by its tail.13 Jan 03:48 AM
New ZealandBagpipes, bad singing: The sounds irking a city and which suburb complained most'Urban sprawl' on shrinking sections a factor in noise complaints: planning researcher12 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Pro tips for rolling the perfect summer icecream scoopSeasoned scoopers share the secrets of a delicious trade.12 Jan 03:30 PM
New ZealandRoad worker critically injured after being hit by car driven 'at speed'Man charged after worker struck, nearby staff assaulted and threatened.12 Jan 12:47 AM
New ZealandMains break causes discoloured water in CBD, AvenuesTauranga City Council has issued some advice.11 Jan 11:57 PM
New ZealandYoung Kiwis at Harvard University on meeting Jacinda Ardern, campus culture'It’s awesome to have her joining our little Kiwi Harvard community.'11 Jan 10:32 PM
New ZealandClimate wrap shows how Bay's 2023 weather bucked normsTemperatures were 'above' or 'well above' average for much of NZ last year.11 Jan 06:32 PM
