Latest from Bay of Plenty

Spikes deployed after pair flee police at Covid-19 checkpoint

Spikes were successfully deployed near Parton Rd.

Struggling families urged to get help as lockdown bites into finances

You can still earn good money and struggle with your finances.

Virus experts reveal what needs to happen before we can go to level 3

With a decision on whether lockdown will be extended imminent, experts have their say.

'Really nasty': Man spits on security guard, headbutts homeless man

The incident happened when security tried to step in and break up a fight.

Proposed rates freeze amid lockdown 'unlikely' to benefit businesses

Tauranga Ratepayers' Alliance says the council needs to "cut its cloth".

Man who killed toddler daughter appeals murder conviction

Slain toddler Neveah Ager was found dead on March 21, 2019 - at the hands of her father.

Cancian loses appeal against paying Carters $1m

Bella Vista Homes former developer has lost his appeal against paying Carters.

Zizi Sparks: Lockdown should be extended by a week at a time

Opinion: Having a fixed finish line will be a big help.

GPs, pharmacies join Bay's Covid-19 vaccination rollout

The region is ahead of its vaccination goals overall but has missed recent weekly targets

Barrister and wife convicted for tax evasion charges

A Tauranga barrister and his wife have been sentenced for tax evasion offences.

Jo Raphael: Mask up or stay at home - the rules are clear

OPINION: Masks are there for everyone's protection.

Essential maintenance to continue on Bay of Plenty roads

The work will help ensure the movement of essential goods during lockdown.

Delta outbreak: Bay of Plenty designer 'gutted' NZ Fashion Week postponed

A Rotorua fashion designer is one of those impacted by NZ Fashion Week's postponement.

Delta lockdown: Keeping mental health in check 'vital', doctor says

An expert says we need to pay special attention to our own and others' mental health.

Molasses spill clean-up still under way, three days later

NZTA said the clean-up is taking longer than usual "as the molasses is incredibly sticky".

How Tauranga's religious communities work during lockdown

Tauranga religious communities have turned to Zoom, phone calls and other technology.

Parts of Tauranga 'sinking' as councillor calls for greater information access

Areas built on old river beds are among the areas of Tauranga now sinking.

Romance author to uncover all at arts festival

Bronwen Evans has a literary reach that many Kiwi authors can only dream of