Latest from Bay of Plenty

'Not substantiated': Inquiry into councillor's claims of 'ageism', 'abuse'

The independent investigation cost the council $14,000.

Couple trapped in Aussie must repay $16,000 in pensions

The couple have been stuck in Australia for nearly a year.

Tauranga pig farmer remanded in custody after sentencing hearing delayed

Tio Faulkner dumped around 1500cu m of steel and concrete into Tauranga Harbour.

Local Focus: Ocean sports are just a Friday Float away

Accessible water sports for people with disabilities on offer at Mount Maunganui.

Sisters will defend charges in relation to Tauranga boy's death

Two sisters charged over the death of a five-year-old Te Puna boy are heading to trial.

Trial date set for David Kuka murder accused

Two men who deny murdering Tauranga father David Kuka are heading to trial.

Letters: Cancelled Les Mis production 'right up there with the best'

Our readers have their say.

Mamaku's O'Sullivan dozen: 'Love is hard work but it's worth it'

Sister shares what she learned from growing up with 11 siblings.

Childcare teacher tests positive for Covid

BestStart in MacDonald St in Mount Maunganui is now closed

'Entrenched literacy problem': Bay of Plenty adults seeking literacy help doubles in four years

Education providers say literacy issues can affect every part of a person's life.

Covid 19 outbreak: Sunday update on latest cases

There are more than 100 new community Covid-19 cases throughout the country today.

How to help kids beat the back-to-school blues

It's back to school for our teens, tweens and kids over the next few weeks. Are you ready?

Business digest: Bay house sale prices continue to rise

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

Gym questions officials over location of interest

A Tauranga Gym is challenging its close contact place of interest notification.

'There is a lot of angst': First-time Mount festival adapting to red setting

Many Bay of Plenty events have been cancelled, but some are still planned to go ahead.

Man dead, woman injured in 'incident' at Anzac Bay

Police have referred the death to the Coroner.