Armed police spotted in Ohauiti
Armed police are turning people away from a street, a reader says.
Health NZ backtracks on early free access to 'miracle' cancer drug
Early access to the drug could make a significant difference in some patients' survival.
Motorist 'paranoid' after narrowly avoiding head-on motorway collision with wrong-way driver
'Your brain goes into overdrive and you start thinking, imagine if you had looked down.'
Official funding for events to lift regional tourism
The Government is giving grants to boost Bay of Plenty and Coromandel tourism.
Surfer wants parking fees at popular beach used to fund lifeguards
A Hot Water Beach surfer says his club deserves a piece of the paid parking pie.
Sport a potent rehab tool, says veteran
Ben Lucas, Paralympian No 99, on what makes the Paralympics event special.
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World Drowning Prevention Day
Water Safety NZ chief executive Daniel Gerrard says 'the power is in prevention'. Video / Water Safety New Zealand
Pāpāmoa house fire: Owner in shock after home destroyed by blaze
Flames engulf a house in Pāpāmoa. Video / Supplied
Man seriously injured in Mount Maunganui e-scooter accident
Mate Glamuzina was seriously injured in an e-scooter accident in Mount Maunganui in October 2020. Video / NZ Herald
SH36 to close for two weeks for slip repairs
SH36, between Rotorua and Tauranga, will be closed for about two weeks for slip repairs.
Why a learner driver is 'glad' police pulled her over
How two frontline BoP cops came up with an app idea to help people stop reoffending.
Huge $333k windfall for BoP Lotto punters
A Lotto player from Tauranga has won $333,333.
Winter swimmers warned of 'cold water shock' as mid-year drowning toll revealed
'Taking on one large breath of water is enough to prove fatal.'
Premium picks
'I lie awake worrying about money': Middle-income Kiwis on the brink
They're okay, but only just - and not without sacrifices and side hustles.
'Magical place': The Mount homes worth millions - and why their owners won't sell
One was bought for $11,500. It's now worth more than $3 million.
'Reduced scale': $400m Mt Maunganui retirement village granted consent
Council reveals price paid for its former elder housing village site.
139 jobs lost as mussel processing plant in Tauranga set to close
The joint venture is 'unable to profitably process mussels in Tauranga'.
'Families are drowning': Tenants under pressure in NZ's priciest region for rents
'Landlords are trying to increase rents, but without the demand.'
Mount residents 'furious' at decision on high-rise rules
'If ... it was a normal democracy, there’s no way that that would get ruled in.'
Our community
Surf lifeguards shine at regional awards
Andrew McDowell from Pukehina Surf Rescue was BOP Volunteer of the Year.
EastPack sets new trays-packed record, topping 50 million
Landmark tray packed at Quarry Rd plant.
Granny flats proposal will not address housing market failures, council says
Removing or reducing consent requirements would have minimal impact on costs.
Whangamatā Half Marathon competitors 'pay it forward' to ease cost on others
Paying it forward helps people compete if they can't afford the entry fee.
Couple say goodbye to Te Puke Truffles
When they planted their trees, they’d never even tried a truffle.
‘All-time high’ in community/business awards voting
Three more category nominations are highlighted this week.
Sport news
Olympics Day 11: Carrington completes perfect start in Paris
Dame Lisa Carrington takes part in her first event on day 11.
Kiwi triathletes raced with E. coli-like sickness
Two members of the team were struggling in the lead-up.
Day 10 recap: Gold and silver for New Zealand
All the action you may have missed from day 10 of the Paris Olympics 2024.
Business
Opinion: More twists in the US election tale
OPINION: What a pivotal month in US politics might mean for markets.
ChargeNet opens NZ’s largest charging hub in Tauranga: How much taxpayers chipped in
The company wants to see a UFB-style model established for the charging network.
Honey exporter Comvita sinks to $16.8m loss
Comvita blames trading conditions in China and non-recurring costs.
Lifestyle
Where is NZ's best toastie? Battle heats up in mouth-watering race
Who will win the 2024 Great NZ Toastie Takeover?
Richard O’Brien returns with a musical for the modern era
Richard O'Brien returns with a new darkly comic fairytale for the stage
Social media etiquette: The dos and don'ts of work group chats
How to avoid getting yourself in a pickle.
Opinion
The youngsters who Razor should retain
Opinion: A few All Blacks debutants raised their hand high to coach Scott Robertson.
Liam Napier: The new caps to expect in Robertson's first All Blacks squad
OPINION: Scott Robertson will name his 32-man squad on Monday evening.
Kris Shannon: The beginning of the end for Kane Williamson
OPINION: The situation provides a chance to reflect on what might have been.
Rural news
NZ opts out of joint standard on infant formula
'We will now implement a New Zealand standard over the next five years.'
The Country: Andrew Hoggard on NZ's infant formula standard
Andrew Hoggard, Kate Acland, Doug Avery, Shane McManaway, Todd Clark.
EastPack sets new trays-packed record, topping 50 million
Landmark tray packed at Quarry Rd plant.
Car news & advice
Supercars of the Decades, 1960s: Lamborghini Miura
If any supercar truly sums up the 1960s, it is the Lamborghini Miura.
BMW NZ adds X5 xDrive30d to Sport Collection lineup
New edition adds bigger wheels, extra kit and more style.
One-off Porsche 911 GT3 RS pays tribute to Swiss racer Jo Siffert
Porsche has unveiled a one-off tribute to one of its legendary racing drivers.
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Bay of Plenty Times Property Guide
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