Latest from Bay of Plenty

Local Focus: Hanging out at the Men’s Shed

We work towards it all our lives, but adjusting to retirement isn't easy.

BoP Lotto players in the money again

Lotto players from Mount Maunganui and Rotorua win second division prizes .

Dad pods: Unedited, quick-witted, dad banter

There hasn’t been a dad-led podcast in NZ until now, and nothing is off the table.

Power poles perched near crumbling cliff worry locals

Transpower says the poles are safe and it will check them again.

'From the hood and gangs' to the classroom: How a new kura is giving hope to troubled kids

'We are a kura that looks after many who have fallen through the cracks.'

Last year he was learning to walk again. Now he's competing in the world junior squash championships

'I never thought I would get to this point in squash.'

Mark Lister: A mid-year market stocktake

Investors should play it safe, but not too safe.

'Significant milestone': First batch of product to be distributed from $400m Gib facility

The Tauriko facility's output will kickstart its continuous supply of plasterboard for NZ.

'Carnage': Building industry leader issues recession warning

'Without question, there will be more closures.'

Rape trial: Kiwi musician witness tells jury he confronted 'sex addict' defendant

'Bro, I have heard a couple of things, I’ve seen some things, we need to talk.'

Ounces or kgs? Dispute over drugs in Mongol sentencing

The judge stepped in to settle the dispute.

Premium Debate: Take vapes, cigarettes, alcohol out of dairies

Premium subscribers have their say.

Have you checked? Winning Lotto tickets sold in Bay of Plenty

Twenty-five players won with Lotto Second Division nationwide.

Pharmacist 'baffled' as city given cold shoulder in winter health initiative

The initiative aims to increase access to pharmacists and reduce pressure on hospitals.

Watch: 'Horrific' - jewellers lash out at 'numpties' after 8th crime in 18 months

'What are you numpties doing trying to break in to get nothing.'

How the Waihī Beach dam and stormwater system is managed

WBOPDC deputy CEO speaks about the Waihī Beach dam.

Whitianga Airfield used for Navy helicopter training

Coromandel region provided the perfect conditions for Royal NZ Navy Seasprite helicopters.

'Ramsey the chef', 'Rhino' among Mongols associates jailed for drug op

A number of gang members and associates are being sentenced this week.