Best of Premium 2023: Drug kingpin 'learnt from the best' - his father, court told
He would illegally buy the drugs using the dark web, paying for it with Bitcoin.
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Crash victim's grieving brother 'enraged' by rule-breaking on roads
Bay of Plenty road toll drops but a top cop is not celebrating.
The ultimate betrayal: Woman's shocking find on husband's phone
"This was my husband who had no reason to do this other than to satisfy his own sickness."
Year in Review: September
The Bay of Plenty Times is looking back at the stories of 2023.
Tauranga dad rushes home at 3am from Auckland after wife goes into labour early
“It was the longest hours of my life.”
'It's so big': Swimmers flee water after shark spotted at popular beach
Broadcaster describes dramatic scenes to followers as shark cruises shallows.
'Horror story': Only half of domestic violence callouts end in charges in Bay of Plenty
And agencies are expecting an influx this holiday period.
Person taken to hospital after falling off boulders at McLaren Falls
Hato Hone St John was notified of the incident at 11.50am.
'Sunny day in a new venue': What you need to know about Bay Dreams 2024
Roads will be closed in Tauranga CBD as the event takes place at Wharepai Domain.
Vaping at schools, railway tragedy, and brain tumour fight: What made news in August
Bay of Plenty Times is looking back at the stories of 2023.
'We are all so happy': How a family of seven got on to property ladder
Meet the Kiwis who have defied the odds and own their homes.
'Outrageous' contamination: How much recycling ends up in landfill
Once, an entire recycling truck’s contents weighing 4.38t were sent to landfill.
'Anti-cogovernance diatribe' and Cameron Rd legal threats: What made news in July
Bay of Plenty Times is looking back at the stories of 2023.
Cricket fans and campers keep spirits high despite New Year's Eve rain
'Tomorrow you’ll wake up and it’ll be blue sky and everyone will be happy again.'
NYE in the BOP: Fireworks update as rain arrives, thunderstorms threaten
Community events have been cancelled but fireworks may still go ahead.
Why you should 'abandon' New Year's resolutions and do this instead
Tips from wellness and life coaches for success in 2024.
A medical mystery, gang antics, and city going 'backwards': What made news in June
Bay of Plenty Times is looking back at the stories of 2023.
Security breach: Trio in high vis gear allegedly broke into Port of Tauranga
Alleged burglars found in imported shipping container area.
Orthopaedic surgeon Richard Keddell recognised in New Year's Honours list
Thirty years of outstanding service in public and private practice has been acknowledged.
‘Sport is the way community survives’: Bruce Nairn awarded Queen’s Service Medal
50 years ago, this QSM recipient set target to volunteer 10 per cent of his working week.
Kiwis in Aussie, SH2 jams, evacuations as Waihī floods: What made news in May
Bay of Plenty Times is looking back at the stories of 2023.
Sonya Bateson: Now's the perfect time to start building good habits
OPINION: New Year’s resolutions aren’t for everyone.
He insisted on a test, and says it saved his life. This is his message to others at risk
Doing a screening kit "absolutely" saved the life of Tauranga man Paul Blears.
SH29 crash: Highway reopens after two-car crash
The two-vehicle crash north of Tauranga was reported to police at 2.02pm.
Review: L.A.B scorching in the drizzle for hometown summer show
The show was a sellout, with Troy Kingi and Dave Dobbyn subbing in for Sublime with Rome.
Pāpāmoa man killed in Mount Maunganui crash
The crash happened on Wednesday night, closing part of SH2.
Bay of Plenty has something for everyone at New Year's
What's happening in the community
Cancer battler farewelled, another tornado, Cameron Rd: What made news in April
Bay of Plenty Times is looking back at the stories of 2023.
Opinion: We're in dire straits if we can't get everyone paddling in the right direction
OPINION: We all have the potential to play a part on this waka ride.
L.A.B. live at Tauranga's Wharepai Domain, 2023
L.A.B smashed their summer show at Wharepai Domain on Thursday with support acts Troy Kingi and Sir Dave Dobbyn.
Kaimai Range tragedy: One dead after crash between car and petrol tanker
It brings the holiday road toll to nine already.
Mount Maunganui fatal crash brings holiday road toll to eight
One person died after a crash last night at a Mount Maunganui intersection.
Rain records, striking teachers, a home at last: What made news in March
Bay of Plenty Times is looking back at the stories of 2023.
'Rust never sleeps and music never ages': Fan looks forward to Tauranga concert
'Music can take you back in an instance... it’s ageless.'