Bay of Plenty TimesWhy this year's Project Hip Hop competition is a 'full-circle moment' for its founderThe competition features 102 crews and offers $22,000 in prize money.22 May 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty Times'Relentless growth': Region's innovators make strong showing in tech awardsBay of Plenty has six finalists in the NZ Hi-Tech Awards.22 May 07:49 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWater restored after early morning main breakTraffic management is in place; expect delays while the site is cleaned up.22 May 07:49 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesSt Patrick's Day rape-accused claims woman flirted, talked 'dirty' with himHe claims they had consensual sex while the Crown says the woman was asleep.22 May 07:04 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesTauranga Council may cut 100+ roles to save costs, says deputy mayorJen Scoular says the council wants to make sure it delivers better value for ratepayers.22 May 04:38 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Surpassed a significant milestone': Zespri hits $5b in kiwifruit salesZespri sold a record 220.9 million trays, up from 164.2 million in 2023-24.21 May 09:53 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesNZ teens ditch smartphones for 'brick' phonesA 2025 survey found 95% of New Zealanders aged 15+ use social media.21 May 09:46 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Incredible mahi': BOP export awards finalists revealedFinalists named in this year’s awards encompass a broad range of businesses.21 May 08:48 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Traffic volumes increasing': Major road upgrade set for TaurikoWork on Taurikura Drive starts May 26, 2025, lasting up to 12 months.21 May 07:22 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty Times'Fragmentation': 140,000-patient GP network to leave regional funders'We think that is the best way to be able to rapidly increase funding for the front line.'21 May 06:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTami Neilson joins Tauranga Arts Festival lineup with new tourHer new album, Neon Cowgirl, is set for release in July.21 May 03:00 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Challenging times': Social workers see spike in meth, mental health issues'We’re trying ... but at times it feels like we are chasing our tails.'21 May 02:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesThe Doctors Bayfair opens new 'purpose-built' medical practiceThe new space allows staff to better support the needs of the 'rapidly growing' community.21 May 12:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesProtesters tell council to 'stop the spend' as they face 12% rates hikeAbout 250 people attended a rally in Tauranga on Sunday.20 May 11:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Won the battle': How a community pool could be saved from closureTauranga City Council will review options for the Ōtūmoetai Pool in June.20 May 08:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesSalvage divers face wind, waves and sharks - sunken launch recoveredSalvage divers used air lift bags to raise the vessel, working in choppy conditions.20 May 07:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMan says he walked into a room to see his fiancee being raped 'It's not what it looks like,' the man accused of rape allegedly told her fiance.20 May 07:22 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Pushing really hard': MP backs Pāpāmoa for new 24/7 urgent care clinicThe PM has announced Tauranga will gain a new 24/7 urgent healthcare service by 2026.19 May 10:12 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesOn The Up: The 'iconic' Mount Maunganui building getting 'a makeover''I would love something to go in here that is an asset to the town ... '19 May 07:34 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Cap in hand': Mayor pushes for second bridge for townThe proposal highlights strain on the 1962 Landing Rd Bridge.19 May 04:05 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesThe end of an era: Hillier Centre closes after decades of community serviceThe closure has prompted several organisations to relocate. 19 May 02:26 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesDigger strikes gas main in Greerton A digger hit a gas pipe at 11.25am on Maleme St in Greerton.19 May 12:46 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Wet clothes for days': Charity calls for winter aid in TaurangaUnder the Stars provides free meals and essentials on Thursdays and Saturdays.19 May 12:01 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesTeen campaigner to deliver letters to Luxon by bikeFifteen-year-old Jack plans to bike to Wellington for Māori wards awareness.18 May 11:56 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'I'm the outcast': Niece speaks of how uncle's sexual assault made her the villain'I feel as if I’ve lost so much more from your actions than you did,' she told him.18 May 09:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Worst it's been': How cafes are adjusting to soaring butter prices'Butter-wise, we haven't passed the buck on to the consumer yet.'18 May 05:04 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerOpinion: US-China tariff truce sparks major market reboundUS and China agreed to a 90-day tariff truce, reducing tensions significantly.18 May 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Major step': New 24/7 urgent care for Tauranga by 2026Papamoa's after-hours clinic closed in November due to financial challenges.18 May 02:08 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesLuxon announces $164m for new 24/7 urgent care servicesThe Prime Minister made the pre-Budget health announcement in Botany this afternoon.18 May 01:22 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesHow NZ beaches inspired UK author's debut novelClaire Frances visited the Bay of Plenty in 2003, camping on Omanu Beach.18 May 12:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesSevere weather warnings: 120km/h gales, thunderstorms possibleMetService has forecast heavy rain and strong northwest winds.17 May 11:18 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesPrivate launch sinks near Mōtītī IslandThe launch passengers were rescued on May 16 near Mōtītī Island after the boat hit rocks.17 May 01:26 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesTeen claims she was kicked in the head for not handing over her $700 hoodieBut the other teen claims she ended up with the hoodie after a mutual clothing swap.17 May 01:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesCentenarian celebrates 103rd birthday with family and friendsJoan has two children alive, 11 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.16 May 10:00 PM
