Latest from Bay of Plenty

'Devastating: Frustrated business owners say roadworks having a massive impact

The latest on Cameron Rd infrastructure works project and impacts on businesses.

'Heartbroken': Mum, daughter have terminal cancer. Now, a sister is trying to save her own life

They tell their story in the hopes others who may be at risk can take action.

'A real privilege': Free celebration of Tauranga Moana kapa haka

About 40 performers will be part of Hawaiki Herenga Haka at Trustpower Arena Baypark.

'Bitter-sweet': MP Angie Warren-Clark to run for election in Whangārei

'I have enjoyed being in the Bay of Plenty. It is just time to serve another community.'

Toy gun prompts short Tauranga Hospital lockdown

Police spoke with the man and determined there was no threat to the public.

Customs seizes cocaine after ship docks in Tauranga

Drugs found in onboard inspection of Sydney-bound freighter from Panama.

'It is just part of who we are': Meet Mr and Mrs Baycourt and their theatre-loving family

'This is my happy place,' Dale Henderson says.

Police station opens, four years after original damaged in fire

Police say it is the second station to be solar-powered in New Zealand.

Housing and transport: Robertson attends new forum launch in Tauranga

The forum was attended by Finance Minister Grant Robertson.

The Premium Debate: Flyover hopelessly late, over budget, and an eyesore

OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.

Suspected firearm sighting prompts armed police callout

Armed police were seen on a Hairini street.

'Changed the whole vibe in our house': Free autism course in Rotorua

A Rotorua mother says the course has allowed her to meet parents in a similar position.

'Supporting them as much as we can': Mount RSA donates $18k to cyclone relief

Earlier this month, Red Cross granted $1 million to the Hawke's Bay Disaster Relief Trust.

'She had a will to live': 'Amazing' cancer battler spent her final years helping others

'Maybe her purpose in life was to stay a bit longer and help other people because she did'

Luke Kirkness: Hard lessons learned gardening to avoid

OPINION: I'm no master but there are a couple of lessons people can avoid learning.

The Premium Debate: Subscribers weigh in on businesses and our relationship with China

OPINION: Readers have their say.