Latest Bay of Plenty news
‘We’re not a charity’: No pay for councillor on medical leave
Tauranga’s first Māori ward councillor has not yet been able to take up his role.
Tauranga Smoke: 'A passionate rock lovers dream come true'
A rock music festival is making its first appearance in the Bay this November.
Response to 'dramatic' paraglider crash praised
A paraglider was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries.
Rescue helicopter takes off with injured paraglider
The paraglider was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after crashing on Mauao.
Watch: Slip that fell on three vehicles keeps highway closed
Diversions for traffic are in place.
Abandoned reptiles causing concern in BoP waterways
“They displace wetland birds from nesting sites."
'Massive': Why Jetstar flights are good news for Tauranga and Rotorua
Flights to two Australian cities will soon be available closer to home.
'I'm mighty Mongrel Mob': Niece describes events leading to fatal brawl
The now 22-year-old was scared for her 8-week-old baby inside the house.
Rotorua woman killed in SH5 crash
The crash last Wednesday involved three vehicles.
Coromandel seafood festival celebrates local 'goodness'
Thousands converged on Whitianga over the weekend for a sample of the seafood.
Three vehicles struck by slip, SH2 closed in Bay of Plenty
Diversions are in place at the intersections at Paerata Ridge Rd and Verralls Rd.
'Frustrated': Family hit roadblocks getting teen to Italy for lifesaving therapy
They are trying to raise more than $500K and have been denied funding.
International flights return to Hamilton
Jetstar brings international travel to Australia back to Hamilton Airport.
Anton out to arm-wrestle his world title back
He can’t wait to “show the world what Kiwis can do”.
Opinion: The tax debate that won’t go away
OPINION: Capital gains tax debate resurfaces.
Paraglider airlifted to hospital after crashing on Mt Maunganui
St John said the patient had suffered serious injuries.
Steamers steam ahead in home game special
BoP Steamers and Volcanix had a double-header rugby day at Tauranga Domain.
Ake ake ake - a forever language for NZ
Māori Language Week - Te Wiki 2024 kicked off at noon today.
Women's Lifestyle Expo comes to Tauranga
The Women's Lifestyle Expo is bringing 130 lifestyle brands together in Tauranga.
Caring Jack has your back
Mercury Wonderful Energy Award went to first-time AIMS Games athlete Jack Coombs.
'We are bereft': Political media expert, National MP's father, dies
The father of National MP Chris Bishop passed on Friday after a brain aneurysm.
Finding love in aisle four: How Cupid struck near the checkouts
Aisle be there for you: Couple found love working at the supermarket.
Every girl's 'dream': Rotorua singer makes Disney debut
Te Waimarie Ngatai-Callaghan voices the lead character in Encanto Reo Māori.
Police file reveals new details from Kiri Allan’s career-ending crash
Photos, statements and notebook entries have been released under the OIA.
Medal haul highlights growth of dragon boating
NZ dragon boaters competed at the world championships in Ravenna, Italy, this month.
'Absolutely thrilled': Kiwi Tenby Powell donates 16 ambulances to Ukrainian army
The fully-stocked emergency vehicles will transport injured soldiers and civilians.
'Still many danger points': Cycleways funding plea after budget slashed
'This is one of the city’s most urgent needs.'
‘Devastated’: Tauranga ferry proposal shelved
The regional council declines a bid for money to help pay for Mount to Tauranga service.
Witness says 'more than 30' Mob members walked up driveway 'barking'
The mobsters were heard, and seen, barking and shouting as they walked up the driveway.
'Pulled around like a rag doll': Woman injured, dog killed on beach walk
A $1000 reward is being offered to find the dog that attacked Oscar.
Fiesta! Chilean festival to spice up BoP
The Chilean Festival is being held in Pāpāmoa this weekend.
Drop fade! Barbers to skydive for charity at 12,000ft
The Barber Shack aims to raise $4500 for the Graeme Dingle Foundation.