Coronavirus
11:45am Sat 25 Apr, 2020
Bay of Plenty Rugby in partnership with clubs and schools are considering a how the sport might look when the COVID-19 alert levels lower and rugby returns. BOP... Read More
10:21am Sat 25 Apr, 2020
Visitor regulations at Bob Owens Retirement Village in Bethlehem are likely to remain the same under COVID-19 Alert Level 3. While owner company Ryman Healthcare... Read More
09:20am Sat 25 Apr, 2020
Remembering those who served our country took on a different form this year as people stood outside their home instead of attending their usual Anzac dawn service. This... Read More
08:01pm Fri 24 Apr, 2020
Workers at higher risk from COVID-19 are being supported through an expansion of the COVID-19 leave support scheme ahead of the move to alert level three, say... Read More
07:00pm Fri 24 Apr, 2020
New Zealanders seem to welcome the government's strict Covid-19 rules, and it will be interesting to see if that changes as alert levels drop, a psychology... Read More
05:58pm Fri 24 Apr, 2020
Anzac Day commemorations have probably never been easier, more interactive or more personal than they will be on Saturday. For starters many people in Tauranga... Read More
04:53pm Fri 24 Apr, 2020
People are being reminded by police that alert level four restrictions are still in place over ANZAC weekend. Bay of Plenty Police would like to remind the public... Read More
03:58pm Fri 24 Apr, 2020
There has been no change to the number of COVID-19 cases in the Bay of Plenty since yesterday. Currently there are 14 active cases of COVID-19 in the Bay of Plenty... Read More
01:59pm Fri 24 Apr, 2020
Health fears and lack of demand are likely to keep many early childhood centres shut when schools partially reopen next week. Sector leaders say many centre owners,... Read More
12:55pm Fri 24 Apr, 2020
UPDATE: Today there are five new cases of COVID-19 in New Zealand. These cases are made up of two new confirmed cases and three new probable cases One of these... Read More
11:15am Fri 24 Apr, 2020
Residents across Tauranga and the Western Bay of Plenty are being reminded to keep safe and stay at home when marking Anzac Day this year. In response to COVID-19,... Read More
07:41am Fri 24 Apr, 2020
Police will be out in force this long weekend to ensure people aren't flouting the alert level 4 restrictions. Much like Easter weekend, there will be an... Read More
05-Nov 15:00
BoP set for summer-like heat as temperatures soar
05-Nov 11:55
Man charged with arson after car fire
05-Nov 11:41
Bay of Plenty Lotto player wins nearly $34k
05-Nov 10:49
Voter access concerns after ramp door locked
05-Nov 08:48
Car ends up off road in Ōhauiti, house undamaged
05-Nov 08:30
Heavy traffic snarls Hewletts Rd commuters
05-Nov 08:00
Bay homes offer a retirement alternative
05-Nov 07:00
Resident says shelterbelt is reducing visibility
05-Nov 06:00
SPCA renews fireworks ban call as Guy Fawkes nears
04-Nov 18:00
BOP fisherman receives international recognition
04-Nov 16:25
Tauranga hit-and-run accused removed from court
04-Nov 16:00
Little girl's wish tops Katikati tree with star
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