Bay of Plenty Times'Deeply disappointing': Proposed job cuts will worsen access to palliative care - doctorPublic money would be spent on hospital admissions for people with 'nowhere else to go'.15 Feb 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Kill him': Armed mobster on meth-fuelled rampage held 74yo man hostageHe was fleeing police when he broke into the pensioner's home and assaulted him. 13 Feb 07:05 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesCardboard caskets and native trees: How to give your loved one a natural burialA desire for simplicity and a return to tradition has driven a rise in natural burials.11 Feb 07:09 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesHonda’s father-son duo dominate opening NZ Superbike roundMitch and Tony Rees dominated the opening round of the NZSBK in Southland.11 Feb 12:53 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWoman 'really lucky' obstetrician available for emergency caesarean‘Baby could die – those were her words.'10 Feb 10:45 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Critical decisions need to be made quickly': Iwi concerned about maternity service changeBay of Plenty iwi met with Health NZ to discuss 'urgent challenges' for Māori.10 Feb 08:09 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Forever 8': Women deny killing young boy in alleged assaultThe pair accused of killing Rickah'Shae Keefe-Haerewa plan to take the charges to trial.04 Feb 04:00 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Not sustainable': Tauranga worker would earn extra $30k for same job in Hamilton'We do the same job as the Te Whatu Ora labs, but we’re paid significantly less.'28 Jan 09:08 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'This is going to kill someone': Midwife's fear after maternity service 'downgrading'Higher-risk births were sent to a hospital more than an hour away after specialists quit.28 Jan 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times‘Nauseating’ worm farm granted consent to expandThe smelly farm has been given the green light.27 Jan 06:56 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesPedestrian dies after BoP crashThe crash happened at intersection of SH30 and Thornton Rd.23 Jan 10:57 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesPedestrian seriously injured in SH30 crashA rescue helicopter was sent to the scene.23 Jan 04:30 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesPerson critically injured in BoP house fireFire and Emergency received a call to the Arawa Rd fire around 4pm. 20 Jan 06:47 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesHow surfer Ollie Dobbin bought three Ōhope businesses before the age of 24His first business was a surf school which he bought when he was still in high school.18 Jan 07:04 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesEdgecumbe flood lawsuits may burden ratepayers with $7m costEdgecumbe was flooded due to the breach of a Rangitaiki River floodwall in 2017.15 Jan 02:29 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesNew year, new job? Farmer switched to stacking shelves - and aims to own a supermarketHe started again at the bottom, and is working his way up.14 Jan 01:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesAsh raises aviation code at Whakaari/White IslandActivity at White Island has increased and minor volcanic ash is being emitted.13 Jan 03:36 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesHealth NZ redundancies: More than $251k paid out in Bay of Plenty, Lakes'We’ve lost people ... all vital to making sure a hospital functions accordingly.'05 Jan 10:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMan who died after jumping into harbour during Christmas police callout namedPolice have said he was evading arrest, but a family member disputed that.31 Dec 03:19 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesNew Year Honours: Bay of Plenty, Coromandel, Taupō recipients namedPlus - we ask why one city, unusually, has no honourees on this year's list.30 Dec 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesRāhui updated after body found in ŌhopeLocal iwi offered condolences to the grieving whānau of the man who died.29 Dec 11:05 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMissing man in Ōhope was allegedly retrieving fishing net after arrest, family saysThe family disputes the claim he 'jumped in the water' in order to evade being arrested.29 Dec 05:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesMan missing after jumping into water and swimming away while fleeing policeThe man refused to engage with police and swam away.25 Dec 07:41 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWomen charged over violent death of 8yo Rickah’Shae namedThe boy died in November following an alleged assault.19 Dec 02:34 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesCancer survivor, 79, completes 1700km hike for charityDuncan Smith, 79, completes 1700km hike of North Island for charity19 Dec 12:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesAuthorities investigate Mount Putauaki blazeCrews monitored hotspots on Mt Edgecumbe near Kawerau overnight.18 Dec 09:47 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'More rescues': Swells spark rip warning for holiday hotspotsIt comes as holidaymakers begin flocking to eastern beaches.17 Dec 06:03 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesPregnant women forced to travel 87km for emergency C-sections due to maternity care shortageSome in the community were 'devastated' by the change, which will begin in mid-January.17 Dec 06:22 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhakaari/White Island may be heading into 'new eruptive episode'The aviation colour code for White Island has been raised to orange.16 Dec 06:06 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Tragic weekend': Four water deaths in 24 hours across NZThe rise in deaths is a worry, Water Safety chief executive says.15 Dec 05:36 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesMan dies after jumping from side of boat near Moutohora Island, WhakatāneThe man was pulled unresponsive from the water after the jump.14 Dec 11:30 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesPolice should not have pursued biker who later crashed and died - IPCAThe officer was pursuing a motorcyclist in Whakatāne on March 16 this year.10 Dec 10:19 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesFamilies gather to mark fifth anniversary of Whakaari eruptionA service was attended by more than 180 people, at least 40 of whom were from overseas.10 Dec 05:29 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Forever 8': Sobs as duo accused of killing boy appear in courtPeople wore T-shirts bearing Rickah’Shae’s image and the words 'Forever 8'.10 Dec 03:46 AM
