High paying jobs scarce in the Bay
Finding jobs paying more than $100,000 a year in Tauranga is a case of filling "dead man's boots", says one Bay employment expert.
The part you play in making the news is very important. Your voice matters!
Photos
Local Weather
High
13°CLow
4°CLocal News
DHB sued after baby Bella's death
A former Tauranga couple is taking the rare step of suing the Bay of Plenty District Health Board for mental damages following the death of their baby girl six years ago.
Rich rent returns bring investors in
Lower-priced properties in Tauranga are being snapped up as high rents make them an attractive investment for landlords.
Mum forgives driver for deaths
The mother of two teenage sisters, who were killed in a Christmas Day 2011 accident near Tauranga, says she has forgiven the man responsible for their deaths.
More news
Game Review: Defiance
In what is touted as a "groundbreaking entertainment experience",... more
Editorial: Loophole for rogue MPs must close
Does Brendan Horan deserve to stay in Parliament? more
Warm autumn weather set to roll on into winter
Autumn in Tauranga was warmer and wetter than usual and the trend... more
App Review: CarTunes
Music lovers on iOS need look no further than CarTunes Music Player. more
In the driver's seat for car service costs
Garage visits can be a costly business for motorists, and drivers... more
Sundae Session: The Phoenix Foundation
We're bringing New Zealand Music Month concerts to a close in style,... more
Regional News
Rugby: Good Sports lead dream team
The depth of talent on show in the Baywide club competition after 10 rounds has been the positive feature of what has been an entertaining start to the season.
Join the conversationSchool sport: Te Puke Girls at top of their game
The girls 1st XI's winning streak continues, with a dominant display against Otumoetai 2nd XI.
Join the conversationBay benefit fraudsters weeded out
Twenty Western Bay benefit fraudsters have been prosecuted in the past six months with wrongful payments amounting to nearly $1million.
Join the conversationStania Klegr crowned Lego champ
He's built trains, space-ports, a motorised bug and even Lego clothing - and after five years of trying 12-year-old Stania Klegr has finally become National Lego Building Champion.
Join the conversationSport
Rugby: Push for top four gets tough
Week 11 looms as a pivotal week for a number of teams on the fringe of the Baywide premier top four, but their tasks could not be tougher.
Join the conversationBlogs
Editorial: Suicide plan a positive step
None of us will ever know exactly what drives someone to take their own life.
Join the conversationBusiness
Oily Rag: A 'fishy problem' solved
The mail bags are full again, so let's take a dip and see what treats emerge.
Join the conversationPhotos
ABs throw weights round
The All Blacks' training camp at Mount Maunganui concludes today after three... more
Photos sent in by readers
These photos were sent to us by readers. more
the Jennian Homes Mother's Day run
the Jennian Homes Mother's Day run on Sunday more
Championship Pennants semifinals at Mount Maunganui
Championship Pennants semifinals at the Mount Maunganui course on Sunday... more
The NZ Rugby Foundation Wheelchair Rugby Competition
The New Zealand Rugby Foundation Wheelchair Rugby Competition more
Otumoetai Eels vs Hamilton City Tigers
Photos taken at Mitchell Park on Saturday when the Otumoetai Eels (yellow) beat... more
Tauranga teen draws 400,000 internet fans
Some examples of Kristina's art. more
Our favourite reader photos
These great photos were sent in by Bay of Plenty Times readers. Send in yours! more
Eva the cow EOL
Eva the mascot cow is on her way back to Tauranga. more
Weekend soccer at Links Ave
Tauranga City United against Manukau City and Bay of Plenty Women against... more
Te Puke takes home Oliver Cup
Te Puke takes home Oliver Cup. Bay of Plenty Times photographer Joel Ford... more
The Battle of Crete in Katikati
About 30 members of the World War II Historical Re-enactment Society acted out... more
Anzac Day in the Bay
Anzac Day in the Bay more
Photos of flooded streets and homes
Photos by Bay of Plenty Times photographers John Borren and George Novak. more
Readers photos of flooding around the Bay
Readers photos of damaged caused by flooding around the Bay. more
The Midnight Circus
The Midnight Circus. Photos by: http://pushinguppixels.co.nz more
Bay Rodders' Nostalgia Drags
Bay Rodders' Nostalgia Drags - Photos: Colin Smith. more
Rena wreck nearly out of sight
Salvors are working through the final stages of cutting Rena's bow. more
The Red Checkers
The Red Checkers acrobatic/precision flying team from the Royal New Zealand Air... more
Life
Fun with Jane: Pom pom bunting
During the holidays, we had some great play dates at which we made metres and metres of glorious pom pom bunting.
Join the conversationHamilton News Live
Rotary spreads word power to schools
Ten-year-olds at Hamilton's Fairfield Primary...
Operation Dairy rollout continues legal high fight
Nine police officers gathered around the meeting...
Quest for speed and cup
It may not quite be petrol-head heaven but some...
Tim Macindoe: Efforts to improve house affordability
Most New Zealand families aspire to own their own...
NZ Herald
Holiday road toll at zero
Two days into the holiday road period, and the death toll stands at zero. Police say there have been no fatal crashes so far this holiday weekend and are hoping that continues. On Queen's Birthday weekend last year there were four crashes killing seven people, including two pedestrians. According to Ministry of Transport statistics since 1980, the worst year was 1981 when 15 people died - the lowest toll was in 2011 when just one person was killed. Police hope to beat that figure this weekend. The holiday weekend finishes officially at 6am on Tuesday.
Search Bay of Plenty Times
Local Partners
Need some inspiration? Call 07 578 1973 or Click here.
Contact your online rep now for more information.
Promotions
Check out our latest competitions and enter to win great prizes.
Find a business in your area
Most Popular Stories
Most Popular Topics
Horoscopes
Gemini
Your energy levels should be up right now, and if you wish to have even more energy, increasing the amount of sleep you get will definitely...