Latest Bay of Plenty news
'This is the perfect food': Comvita founder on honey's healing journey
Alan Bougen founded Comvita with Claude Stratford, inspired by bees and healing.
'It was different': Dame Lisa Carrington on end of remarkable 16-year streak
The kayaking great says her break is an 'opportunity to try something different'
Migrant bus drivers 'fearful' to report violent attacks
A Tauranga driver was left with a fractured arm after an attack.
'Filling with smoke': Driver injured in head-on campervan crash
Hazel Jamieson suffered multiple fractures and significant bruising in the crash.
Desert Rd reopens six hours after fatal crash
Police thanked motorists for their patience during the afternoon closure.
Driver to appear in court after fatal Te Puke crash
The accident occurred on Maniatutu Rd about 8.45pm on Tuesday.
'It's a significant step': Principal 'chuffed' at funding for two new classrooms
Tauranga Special School will add two classrooms at Te Puke Primary School.
Regional councillor Toi Iti seeks Doug Leeder's seat
He aims to bridge Māori and non-Māori communities on the council.
60 jobs gone: Ballance boss tells of 'very difficult' announcement
'I really feel for all those impacted by this decision, including their wider families.'
'Big push now': Trainer's plea to save wild Kaimanawa horses
Bex Tasker says there’s more urgent work to be done to help the heritage horse breed.
'Biggest yet': Aims Games participation soars
The national intermediate-aged event brings 'huge economic benefits' to Tauranga.
'Game changer': Corrections Minister opens Waikeria Prison's new 596-bed facility
The jail's extension spans about 21 hectares and includes 28 new buildings.
Pacific excellence to be celebrated at Rotorua arts fono
The event marks the final day of Samoa Language Week.
Rusting car dumped in popular Bay of Plenty swimming hole
Last year, 28 vehicles were reported abandoned in waterways across the region.
Beef tallow spill causes slip hazard over Kaimāī Range
A clean-up crew and sucker truck are on the way to tackle the problem.
Child airlifted after being hit by car in Bay of Plenty
Police were notified of the incident at 8.40am.
'Deeply worrying': Urgent call for whooping cough jabs
More than 30 people have been hospitalised in the Bay of Plenty and Lakes since last year.
Ballance confirms 60 job losses, end of manufacturing at Mount Maunganui
Ballance will cease manufacturing in Mount Maunganui, cutting 60 jobs.
'Absolute chaos': New roundabout setup causes confusion
The changes are part of council roadworks that are set to last a year.
Whakatāne residents oppose council partnership with Tauranga, Western Bay
Submitters prefer Whakatāne manage water services alone, citing autonomy.
'Exciting future': Nigel Tutt to leave Priority One for digital lead role
Tutt leaves Priority One in August to become the managing director of a media company.
Editorial: No place like home, but is that enough?
OPINION: Losing talented and skilled people overseas is an ongoing problem.
‘Ugly and sad’: Te Pāti Māori MPs condemn unprecedented suspension for haka after chaotic debate
Three Te Pāti Māori MPs have received the harshest penalties in Parliament's history.
'Questions we need to answer': School trip to backcountry hut ends in group being airlifted out
The group set off despite a weather watch, which turned into a warning en route.
Man installed stolen ambulance gear in his vehicle
He also admitted possessing police gear, including a spike used to deflate tyres.
Watch: Parliament votes for harshest-ever sanctions for Te Pāti Māori co-leaders
Three MPs have been sanctioned after a haka in the House last year.
Four rescued from BoP floodwaters
Fire and Emergency responded to two incidents to rescue four from floodwaters.
$51m boost for forensic mental health services
Health Minister Matt Doocey announced the four-year funding increase at Waikato Hospital.
Watch: 'It's just what we do' - Horseback hero's daring flood rescue
A horse tied to a post in floodwaters would likely have drowned if not for Chase Gage.
How the first Tauranga AI Business Summit is helping Mount college students
Expert presenters donate their time to help give Mount kids 'incredible' opportunities.
Thieves target Bay of Plenty orchards for scrap metal
Almost 40 burglaries have been reported since January, police say.
Hundreds without power across North Island, road snowfall warnings in South Island
Meanwhile, Fire and Emergency were called to 60 incidents in the upper north.
Couple forced to 'watch our home burn' overwhelmed by support
'I really didn't realise the extent of damage I would be coming home to.'