Latest from Bay of Plenty

Lending rules a challenge as Tauranga median house price up another $10k

REINZ: Tauranga's median house price climbed 1 per cent to $1,010,000

Farmers 'racial profiling' incident: Teen's whānau heading to mediation

A Rotorua whānau are just awaiting a mediation date over their grievance.

'Surreal': Tauranga vanilla company with Tonga ties fears for community

The company has already donated $25k to go towards recovery.

Four years jail for gang-affiliated Tauranga meth dealer

The man was sentenced for the possession of cannabis and meth.

'Good thing' or 'get rid of them'?: Future of Lime e-scooters in Tauranga to be decided

After a year-long trial, Lime's future in Tauranga will be decided by the city council.

Parents rush to get their 5 to 11-year-olds vaccinated

One child said getting the vaccine felt like a bee sting.

Tauranga records fourth hottest January temp, beaches still too dangerous to swim

The big waves are a combination of Cyclone Cody and the Tonga volcano eruption.

Cook's Beach boat ramp closed after surge damage

Bay of Plenty's east coast areas surveying the damage caused by 'wild tides'.

Waikato Expressway vs Katikati bypass - the community weighs in

Community members say NZTA's congestion solution is a sticking plaster for a headache.

'Significant': Provisional data shows roll increase for Tauranga schools

One Tauranga college was expecting a group of about 500 Year 9 students to start in 2022.

'Relief', 'pride': The Bay's suburbs nearing 100 per cent fully vaxxed

And which suburbs have the lowest vaccination rates and what is being done to lift them.

Waterfall and walking track wonders: Where to explore this summer

The Bay of Plenty has many walking tracks and waterfall wonders to immerse yourself in

Vaccinated or unvaccinated: How Bay cases and hospitalisations compare

There have been 280 confirmed Covid cases in the Bay between November 12 and January 5.

Cyclone Cody: Campers and coastal communities brace for impact

Meanwhile some campers are less worried.

Water use warning for Rotorua as streams decline

Regular periods of steady rain are needed to help curb declining water levels.

'Covid has changed the environment': Why retail theft is decreasing in the Bay of Plenty

Police say Covid-19 restrictions are giving thieves trouble.