Bay of Plenty TimesMayoral upset for Whakatāne looks likelyVictor Luca leads in the mayoral results with a huge margin.08 Oct 04:48 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesMayor looks for a plan B after 'disappointing' resultCurrent Mayor Lyn Riesterer said she was now looking at plan B.08 Oct 04:18 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesPolice justified in firing some but not all shots in Te Teko shooting - reportThe entire shooting incident lasted just 37 seconds.05 Oct 09:26 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesNew MOU signed to help address palliative care shortage in the Eastern BayA scholarship for Te Ōhanga Mataora: Bachelor of Health Science Māori Nursing students.05 Oct 09:03 PM
Bay of Plenty Times$2m fundraising goal to buy park step closerA group is aiming to raise the money by October 13 to buy a 72ha park.05 Oct 01:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesDamage from slips keeps Hamurana Rd closed, SH35 fully openThe slips are clear but the road is damaged.04 Oct 06:03 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Cruel and heartless': $52k annual tax on 'miracle drug' slammed'We will do anything to keep our boy alive but ... detest having to pay tax to do so.'30 Sep 06:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Great experience and mana': New District Commander starts in the Bay of PlentySuperintendent Tim Anderson has outlined his key priorities.30 Sep 05:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhakatōhea votes against split from treaty settlementMore than 61 per cent of voters said no to Te Ūpokorehe being removed from the settlement.13 Sep 02:58 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesDog left hanging in tree, SPCA appeals for informationThe dog was discovered on August 21 and the SPCA has already sought information.11 Sep 10:52 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhat's going on at Whakaari/White Island? Large plumes spotted from volcanoPeople have reported seeing large plumes rise high above the volcano.30 Aug 11:13 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesRam raid, burglary arrests: Two men face 15 chargesPolice allege the men were responsible for eight burglaries in a few weeks.26 Aug 03:18 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Exasperation' as surgery waiting list doubles in a year in Bay of PlentyThe number of people waiting more than four months for elective surgery has surged.24 Aug 08:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty Times'A step forward': Cystic fibrosis community excited, hopeful for 'miracle' drug fundingOne man said it would be a "totally different world" if the drug was funded.16 Aug 12:06 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesMeth dealer hid $1.5m in cash in hydraulically-operated case under bedCalebh Simpson was sentenced to 12 years in prison on Friday.06 Aug 06:53 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty Times'I would have died not knowing': Liver transplant recipient urges hepatitis B testsOne blood test saved Mana Ruru's life.05 Aug 08:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesAlgae and storms cause wastewater consent breachesThe district council has engaged a consultant to undertake a review.04 Aug 03:43 AM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty Times'Time to test myself': Carrington reveals goals as career comes full circleAlongside her success, Dame Lisa Carrington is also focussed on leaving a legacy.03 Aug 08:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesThe home crowd goes Wilde: Olympic medallist's family watch race in New Zealand'He's only going to get better.'30 Jul 01:04 AM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesSonya Bateson: Good walkways are needed for our city centreOPINION: The CBD will once again become place where we want to work, shop, eat, play.28 Jul 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesFormer septic tank driver fined for 'deliberate' discharge of thousands of litres of sewageThe smell of sewage pouring into the Orini Canal made passers-by retch.25 Jul 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesOpinion: Why are we talking ourselves into a recession?Opinion: Overall, the Western Bay is a better place to endure a recession than most.22 Jul 09:30 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhakatāne murder: Fourth man arrested as trio appear in courtMark Hohua, 48, died shortly after being airlifted to Waikato Hospital.19 Jul 10:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Exceptionally concerning': Rest home patient had undiagnosed fracture for three daysThe patient suffered from dementia, and could not adequately communicate with staff.18 Jul 04:20 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesGP denied use of unapproved ivermectin drug to treatJudge declines to release medicines imported from India.14 Jul 05:59 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesSoaked! More rain on the way as region breaks July averageA heavy rain watch is in place for later this week.12 Jul 07:36 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMissing teen found after fleeing on transtasman flightThe 15yo was believed to be in Whakatāne.09 Jul 08:35 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesThird man arrested after Whakatāne murderHe is due to appear in Tauranga District Court today.05 Jul 07:05 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Get him, dog': Black hat sparked fight that led to alleged murder, court toldJamaine Wharton, 31, died of blood loss from being stabbed three times.04 Jul 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhakatāne pool prompts call to apologise for council 'mistake'Built in 2017, the pool has been a source of discontent in Whakatāne ever since.02 Jul 02:20 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesMan found hanging on to boat in river taken to hospitalEmergency services were called around 6.30am.30 Jun 07:23 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhakatāne homicide victim namedThe assault happened on June 18, and a man was dropped off at hospital after an attack.27 Jun 10:02 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'A bit hot and bothered': She thought she'd won $1200 on Lotto - the prize was $12mWhat does she plan to do with all that money?27 Jun 09:49 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesNZ's most wanted: $50m drug bust fugitive arrested in SpainEXCLUSIVE: Police seek extradition over 500kg drug shipment smuggled into NZ.24 Jun 05:00 PM
