Latest Bay of Plenty news
National Māori netball tournament celebrates culture and pride
The AMNOHL tournament will be held in Wellington during Easter weekend.
'All the misfits': Meet the quirky animals at Whakamārama farm
Scruffy the rabbit is often mistaken for a stuffed toy by visitors.
'Hidden harm': Wood smoke's impact on Rotorua's health
Wood smoke contains fine particles that can harm human health.
‘I love my life’: How a mother found hope after her darkest days
Lynda Hills struggled with her mental health throughout her youth.
Tauranga's Jazz Festival a must-do this Easter weekend
The Port of Tauranga National Jazz Festival has something for everyone even in the rain.
On The Up - 'Memory, culture, and nostalgia': MasterChef winners' 'immersive' food experience
'It’s nice to come home and bring this dinner which is really special to us.'
On The Up: Burling's surprise appearance at young sailors' prizegiving
A group of young sailors from Tauranga asked Burling to attend. The star sailor answered.
Potential loss of 62 jobs at Ballance plant a 'concern for Tauranga’
Ballance Agri-Nutrients' proposal could mean 68 roles disestablished, with six new jobs.
Coromandel towns isolated by flooding, more heavy rain forecast as storm rages on
Roads have been submerged, roofs ripped from buildings and ferries and flights cancelled.
Prison not a 'just' penalty for teen who coward-punched stranger in unprovoked street attack
A judge said the only way to describe the violence inflicted was 'extreme'.
SH2 median barrier fight: Campaigners claim truck drove on wrong side
Wire median barriers have removed right turns on SH2 between Waihī and Ōmokoroa.
11 men hang on cross for Easter exhibition at church
Nearly 400 volunteers prepared for the Easter exhibition's various displays.
Traffic delays ahead: SH35 down to one lane for six months
SH35 between Ōpōtiki and Te Kaha will be one lane from April 28.
'Strong heart': Teen's hikoi for Māori wards inspires supporters
'He’s just got such a strong sense of honour and duty.'
Bethlehem church's Easter walk-through offers immersive experience
Displays cover Christ’s life, from creation to resurrection, over 800sq m.
Ex-cyclone Tam in BoP Waikato: Boaties advised to cancel Easter plans
Bay of Plenty faces up to 250mm of rain, with warnings in Rotorua and Kaimai Range.
'Life has just stopped': 'Forgotten five' battle council over slip damage
Owners of three homes have not been able to return since they were evacuated in 2022.
'Threat multiplier': What is fuelling ex-tropical Cyclone Tam?
Maritime NZ says some of the winds forecast are the strongest since 2017.
Easter, Anzac travel: Drivers urged to plan ahead
Heavy traffic expected on SH2 between Paeroa and Waihī during holidays.
Windsurfer rescued in harbour as conditions worsen
One person was plucked from Tauranga harbour as strong winds and swells increase.
'Phenomenal' outcome: Five community boards to remain in Western Bay
The Local Government Commission overruled the proposed reduction.
'An honour and a privilege': Local artists shine in prestigious portrait award
'I had a good feeling that it was going to get through and it did. So hard work paid off.'
Honouring heroes: Search for B Company photos for museum exhibition
It comes as the B Company, 28th NZ (Māori) Battalion History Trust will be reviewed.
Fortress 40: College boys' endurance challenge captured in doco
Tauranga Boys’ College will screen the film on Saturday.
Ballance proposal may cut 62 jobs at Mount Maunganui plant
The proposal would eliminate 68 roles and create six new ones.
Council signs $91m, 15-year lease for new office building
It is also putting about $33.5 million into the interior fit-out of the building.
A 'spectacular display': Yatton Park set to be filled with daffodils
The Cancer Society initiative aims to raise funds for its 'crucial' services.
Kawerau death: Second 15-year-old charged with murder
Three people have been charged with murder following the death of Michael Tokona.
How Mount Mainstreet's new team plans to boost local business
Upcoming events include a jazz festival at Easter and Community Curling in April.
Ferrari-driving gang member admits importing 613kg drugs, faces losing $7m in assets
The main target in Operation Weirton has pleaded guilty on the eve of High Court trial.
On The Up: Motorised duck wins race in front of record crowd
The Great Tauranga Duck Race 2025 has raised nearly $35,000 for local organisations
'Hallelujah': Driving instructors react to proposed licence changes
Practical licence set to be scrapped described as 'a joke' and 'not good'.
Revealed: Motorcyclist who killed couple on pedestrian crossing has rap sheet
A jury has found motorcyclist Mark Kimber guilty of manslaughter.