Latest from Bay of Plenty

'Passionate' kapa haka performer Hereana Roberts dies in Rarotonga

"I'll always remember her as being a really loving cousin."

'Flash cars' and 'blatant' finger-wavers: Fuel drive-offs force move to pre-pay

"We have to be very vigilant who we open our pumps to..."

'Huge upfront payment': Kāinga Ora's $70m farm land grab trumped private sector offers

The housing agency failed to price risk in the land purchase.

'It shouldn't take for a kid to be killed'

'Aggressive' speed bumps gone but new crossing cause for more concern at new school.

Bayfair flyover: Final set of beams to be lifted into place

People could expect overnight lane closures.

The Prem Debate: Subscriber views on ram raids in Bay of Plenty

OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say on the 'devastating' impact of ram raids.

Water restored after main break in Maungatapu

'Contractors are working hard to get the water back on as soon as they can.'

Tied up and abandoned: 'Awesome' dog rescued after being 'dumped' in the bush

'It's crazy to think that humans can be that horrible.'

Opinion: Struggling business owners deserve more Govt aid

OPINION: As if the past couple of years weren't hard enough now there are ram raids.

Jo Raphael: Since Nia Glassie's death, innocent children are still dying violently

OPINION: Since Nia's death in 2007, 174 children have been killed.

'We can't wait': Tourism businesses excited for their ships to come in

About 100 cruise ships are scheduled to dock in Tauranga between October and April.

Simple rituals to aid wellbeing

Life changes gave Savannah the opportunity to focus on her business.

Elderly mum left caring for 'high needs' adult daughter when support workers don't show

"They already do heaps for me ... they have their own health problems to deal with."

Bankruptcy case against Bella Vista developer halted as he plans defamation suit

Danny Cancian owes more than $1 million to Carters.

'We don't even keep score': MP laments NZ's 'general malaise' in maiden speech

'It was actually the first time I read the speech without crying.'

'Dearth of public art': $3 million art fund proposed for Tauranga

"It's clear that our current approach to public art is not serving us well as a city."