Bay of Plenty TimesRates hike approved amid protest: How much more you'll payAbout 60 people protested the increase, calling for a 0% rates rise.26 Jun 06:09 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesGlamorous charity lunch raises $26k for rescue helicopter serviceBryce McFall shared his rescue story at the Sisters & Co event.26 Jun 04:52 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesFamily pays tribute after author Patricia Brooks dies in Australia'She was always a great one for just doing what she could to brighten people’s days.'26 Jun 12:06 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesCrash on Tauranga Eastern Link leaves one critically injuredEmergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash around 9.50am.25 Jun 10:33 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesFeral goats' days numbered in 'unique' conservation parkAn eradication programme has won a $750,000 government grant to get it started.25 Jun 07:40 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Biggest summer of cricket' shapes up for Bay OvalSeven internationals are scheduled for the upcoming season.25 Jun 07:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesIndigenous exchange planned as Mike Bush becomes Victoria's police chiefIn a first, iwi dignitaries will travel to Melbourne to 'pass' Bush to Aboriginal people.25 Jun 04:00 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Unique opportunity': Live demonstrations of waka carving, lashingMaster carvers will demonstrate daily from 10am to 4pm until June 29.25 Jun 02:40 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Simply irresponsible': Fee hikes increase the cost of dyingFuneral directors are upset about new charges, with costs to be passed to clients.24 Jun 11:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'A city that’s growing up': New $45m council building unveiledWhat MPs, locals and surrounding businesses think of it.24 Jun 09:39 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesSmall but mighty: Kyro gets set for Tai Mitchell challengeKyro Uri, 12, plays first five for Rotorua Maroon in the Tai Mitchell Tournament.24 Jun 09:26 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTears as private ambulance operators found guilty of forgery; altering documentsPrivate ambulance operators say they injected drugs into fruit as training exercises.24 Jun 04:42 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesMajor supermarket apologises for humiliating woman with false shoplifting claimThe supermarket said its staff caused her public embarrassment and distress.24 Jun 04:36 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesHow Federated Farmers shapes policy for Bay of Plenty farmersBrent Mountfort leads Federated Farmers in advocating for 500 members on rural issues.24 Jun 02:30 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesLocal election guide: What you need to know ahead of voting dayNominations for council seats open July 4 and close August 1 at midday.23 Jun 10:06 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Intolerable': Delays for quake-prone fire station rebuild sparks union ire'We have been very patient, but our patience is at an end,' says firefighter.23 Jun 06:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTransport operators outraged over condition of SH2 bridgeMore than 2000 vehicles use the bridge daily, including nearly 1000 trucks.23 Jun 03:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesRotorua, Taupō riders hit the podiums in ItalyA 17yo has claimed third place in the junior women's downhill final in Italy.23 Jun 02:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesRevealed: The first four housing projects backed by $100m fund It will enable 65 homes in Tauranga South, Pāpāmoa, Greerton and Bethlehem.22 Jun 06:46 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerOpinion: Why stagflation fears are back on the radarANZ survey shows over 50% of NZ firms plan to raise prices.22 Jun 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'He was trying to kill me': Bus driver punched, choked as passengers lash outAnd a 14-year-old boy punched a driver after he missed a turn near Tauranga Boys' College.21 Jun 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesGraeme Dingle leader steps back after 25 years, will still lead Project KHe founded Kiwi Can in Ōpōtiki and Tauranga, reaching over 3700 youth weekly.21 Jun 02:00 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Max capacity': Good news for growing school squeezing classes into libraryMaungatapu School in Tauranga will receive three new classrooms for its growing roll. 20 Jun 09:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTauranga couple's 'amazing journey' to parenthood Anna Keogh and her husband Kyle were told they'd never conceive their own children.20 Jun 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesHannah Cross embraces creativity for Miss Universe NZ finaleShe repurposes op-shop gowns to highlight her creative skills and sustainable fashion.20 Jun 03:00 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Stars in the sky': Matariki ceremony cherishes those passedThe ceremony included calling out names of loved ones and touching a pounamu.20 Jun 01:45 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhy a journalist roleplayed a rescue victim with Bay of Plenty’s Civil Defence teamThe team will hold an open recruitment night on June 26.20 Jun 12:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhy a 'cute' pet is now included in a pest management planHint: They are more likely to degrade waterways than mutate into a crime-fighting team.19 Jun 10:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMore oval balls for Bay Oval? Sold-out Super Rugby game sparks calls for repeat'It’s an expensive asset, and it should be well-used.'19 Jun 09:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWinter fire warning for seniors after Waihī deathPeople aged 60-plus accounted for 55% of all house fire deaths over the past 5 years.19 Jun 06:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesLeague player's preventable death prompts coroner's warning of 'run it straight' trendTere Livingstone died in 2023 after receiving two head knocks while playing league. 18 Jun 11:35 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesThe Bay of Plenty town with second highest pokie spend95% of residents live in decile eight to 10 deprivation areas.18 Jun 11:15 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesBid to reopen bar closed for months divides communityThe aspiring new owners say they have 30 years' experience in hospitality.18 Jun 09:33 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesPolice warn gangs after major drug operationPolice arrested 20 Greazy Dogs members over alleged meth crimes in Bay of Plenty.18 Jun 06:04 AM
