'We not just survived but we thrived': Bay retail winners of New Year period
Bay of Plenty retail spending hit $57.6 million this holiday period, Worldline reports.
Bay of Plenty retail spending hit $57.6 million this holiday period, Worldline reports.
Opinion: Perhaps the state can take a big step towards reducing NZ's water-death toll.
OPINION: Great white sharks might be apex predators but they don't kill many people.
The former detective explains why the heartbreak of his role is worth it.
Mobile phone use while driving in Tauranga and Western Bay shows no signs of slowing down.
Officials are keeping a close on eye on Omicron cases at the border.
But banks say the average credit card and personal loan balances are down.
OPINION: If you hate Covid restrictions, you'll love America.
Community members say NZTA's congestion solution is a sticking plaster for a headache.
The Bay of Plenty has many walking tracks and waterfall wonders to immerse yourself in
There have been 280 confirmed Covid cases in the Bay between November 12 and January 5.
Meanwhile some campers are less worried.
Regular periods of steady rain are needed to help curb declining water levels.
Police say Covid-19 restrictions are giving thieves trouble.
Health warnings have been reissued for key Bay swimming spots, including Kaiate Falls.
"I have to make sure that none of these kids miss out."
Our region's unique way of tackling gang harm.
One recent returnee says the experience of Rotorua MIQ was hugely valuable in her life.
'Our grandchildren and great-grandchildren will be proud of us.'
Bay of Plenty Radio Control Car Club set to benefit from future TECT Park upgrades.
An ongoing focus for the DHB is getting the Māori fully vaccinated rate to 90 per cent.
All eastern North Island beaches are expected to be impacted.
Retail is the region's biggest domestic tourism earner, according to card data.
Gayford accused of trying to subvert health rules for his mates after Omicron scare.
The most common activities that led to injuries were boating, swimming and fishing.
A doctor says about 3000 booster shots were being given per weekday in the Bay of Plenty.
This compared to $750 million worth of building consents issued in 2020.
Six new locations have been released in Lower Hutt, while five in Christchurch.