Latest from Bay of Plenty

'Sickened': Mall jewellery shop latest break-in target

'I don't know how we're going to survive this'.

Budget ag-sector splash out 'grandiose money spending', farmer says

His comments come after the announcement of the first ever Emissions Reduction Plan.

Broken jaw, 'all-in brawl' among 17 new complaints of rugby foul play, misconduct

There were 17 incidents over two weekends on Bay of Plenty rugby fields.

Homicide investigation: Police charge two with aggravated burglary

Police are investigating the death of Mitchell Te Kani as a homicide.

Impounded car, arrest and fines at gang funeral procession

The procession followed a tangi for a senior member.

Locals' say wanted on renewed plans for marine research facility

Reserve land at Marine Park could be reclassified to allow the research centre.

Happy and safe: Starving dogs left to die now on the road to recovery

The animals were found in the Kaingaroa Forest last week.

Tauranga homicide: Victim's body returned to family

He died on Saturday night after a large group of gang members allegedly came to the house.

'A real burden': Winter warning of Covid, flu peaks and hospital impact

Plus: How many doctors and nurses have been absent from work for Covid-related reasons.

Family in 'absolute shock' after man killed in suspected homicide in Tauranga

Police called to a disorder incident; when they got there they found a body.

SH29 lane to close as drivers ignore lower speed limit for repair work

And some vehicles won't be allowed to use the highway at all.

Ram raids: Why locking up teens 'born in the cracks' won't help - youth workers

'Most of those we work with were born in the cracks. They never had a fair chance.'

Prioritise yourself: How to stay on top of your mental health when you're scant on time and money

No matter how under the pump you are, prioritise yourself. Take mini-breaks and talk

A green room for a green initiative

Waihī Beach and Katikati businesses and organisations have signed up for the programme.

Michele Hunter: We need to make it inconvenient to commit crime

OPINION: Where is the justice for the victims?

Letters to the editor: Banning smacking is behind crime rate

OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.