Māori urged to hit the polls - 'It's not too late'
This election will gauge what more needs to be done to improve Māori participation.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromBay of Plenty Times
Pre-Covid tourist numbers yet to recover
Tourism operators have been forced to adapt to the new economic climate to stay afloat.
Spirits soar at inaugural event
Beer and gin lovers at the hugely successful Pauanui Craft Beer and Gin Festival
Police justified in firing some but not all shots in Te Teko shooting - report
The entire shooting incident lasted just 37 seconds.
New MOU signed to help address palliative care shortage in the Eastern Bay
A scholarship for Te Ōhanga Mataora: Bachelor of Health Science Māori Nursing students.
Soggy Saturday doesn't deter players
Despite light drizzle in the morning, the conditions were good for the day's haggles.
Te Puke teen Santo's rise to Black Ferns squad
Swift rise through the rugby ranks has been overwhelming, but cool.
'This is the Tauranga I'm dreaming of': Events to celebrate city's diversity
Tiki Taane and comedian Chris Parker are some of the acts getting behind the cause.
Retailers say axing of free parking is 'ridiculous'
Retailers and shoppers slam Tauranga city's new on-street parking changes.
Waterlogged fields and flooded paddocks: Farmers to weather more rain next week
NIWA recorded rainfall was 149 per cent higher than normal in September.
'Still a good chance' of snow in Christchurch, roads closed as snow falls in South Island
The polar blast has arrived and the Wellington CBD may get snow in October.
Judd gets first taste of Ranfurly Shield
Twelve years into his rugby career, Judd gets his first Ranfurly Shield challenge and win.
You're never too old to build muscle
All Katifit contestants get placed at Bay of Plenty Waikato Bodybuilding championships
Return of land rights grievance: 'Everybody walked out a little bit taller today'
The land is part of the civic precinct and will be governed by a new CCO.
More than 50 university union members strike in Tauranga
'We are trying to get some recognition for our hard work'.
'Exciting changes' to Tauranga sport and recreation facilities kick off
Masterplans for Baypark, Blake Park and Tauranga Domain received a big tick yesterday.
$2m fundraising goal to buy park step closer
A group is aiming to raise the money by October 13 to buy a 72ha park.
Mud baths and deep trenches: League day was worth damage to fields - council
Damage to the fields means they are not suitable for many of the other sports teams
Heady times for Melville United
Three of the club's younger members make international selection.
Sonya Bateson: Six life skills I wish I had been taught before I graduated
OPINION: Exposing our children to a range of skills will help them become well-rounded.
Luke Kirkness: We need to get on board with inter-regional rail
OPINION: NZ needs to stop thinking about current solutions and look into the future.
Now open all year round
The pool is heated all year round, and boasts eight lanes.
Trask signs with overseas club, returning in 2024
Trask is looking forward to playing overseas
Malachi's misery: Oranga Tamariki slated by Ombudsman over inaction
Litany of failures by Oranga Tamariki inaction before death of 5-year-old Malachi Subecz.
Subscribers weigh in on man filling in potholes himself
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Town has a vibrant art scene
Clear As Mud is a show featuring the beautiful, practical, sculptural, whimsical work
Child critical after falling out of tree in Welcome Bay
The patient was taken to Waikato Hospital by helicopter.
Slip blocks Te Puna Station Rd
Road users were advised to take care as clean-ups continue in the region.
Damage from slips keeps Hamurana Rd closed, SH35 fully open
The slips are clear but the road is damaged.
'Freaking out': Frustrated Kaimai pothole motorists on expense and damage
Working fulltime fixing bent wheels: 'It's diabolical'. Eight motorists a day showing up.
Ministry orders daycare attended by murdered 5yo Malachi to be closed
The childcare centre failed to alert authorities to the suspected abuse.
'A different dynamic': Why regional council voter turnout is just 13 per cent so far
People still have chance to vote by using a ballot box at council offices by October 8.
The power of jiu jitsu and a good community
Katikati club returns with large stash of medals and multiple champions.
'I am exceptionally lucky': How a dog and a buzzing noise helps Helen
People are being encouraged to join a new hearing support group in Katikati.