Latest from Bay of Plenty

Graham Bell: Nation's crime rate - it's not so bad

Former top cop says New Zealand is a very safe country.

Jo Raphael: Drug bosses now paying for their own vile crimes

OPINION: Drug criminals make money off people's misery - and it's disgusting.

Edible weeds and other eco-thrifty tips for eating well

The main way to make meals cheap and sustainable is to eat less meat and more plant foods

Business digest: Young Innovator Awards 2022 launches

Got business news? Email carmen.hall@nzme.co.nz or zoe.hunter@nzme.co.nz

'We're all getting old buggers': Experts split on raising age of superannuation

However, a support group says elderly people are already struggling to make ends meet.

Premium Debate: Subscriber opinions on city's 13.7pc proposed rates rise

OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.

Maggots, flies a risk under reduced rubbish collection service

The collection service has been affected by Covid-related driver shortages.

Drink driver who ran over and killed friend sentenced to home detention

Victim was dragged along a Waihī street after being accidentally run over by his friend.

The Premium Debate: Subscriber opinions on cruise ship industry and maritime border closures

OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.

Zizi Sparks: Remove some mandates, keep commonsense

Opinion: Even if rules are changed, we need to take some personal responsibility.

City councillor considers run at Simon Bridges' seat

Several people are keen to become Tauranga's next MP.

Aftermath of tragedy at sea: Yacht sinking survivor's message for Enchanter crew

"... to have been through something like that, and survive, I just shake my head."

Driveway tragedy: Dad's heartbreak after daughter run over - coroner reveals findings

Five children are killed in driveway runovers in New Zealand each year.

How to prepare as potential 'extreme' rainfall threatens Bay

Downpours and significant flooding are possible for the Bay of Plenty.

$22k donated to help UK family of missing man fly to NZ for search

David Holland hasn't been seen since March 11.

Covid 19: 15 Covid-related deaths recorded today, new cases in region

Today's case numbers.