Latest from Bay of Plenty

Truck and ute crash on State Highway 2

The crash was reported about 7.30am.

'Be on the alert': More wastewater results due today, hundreds get tests

More testing capacity is available at GP practices in the Greater Tauranga area.

Hot pool season fading fast? New $28m luxury spa is one to dream about

11 commercial building consents valued at $35,212,200 were issued in August

Ex-cop prosecuted over botched castration of bulls in car park

The former cop is one of two men to be charged over the castrations.

The 90% Project: How close is your age group to 90% vaccinated?

First dose vaccinations in older Kiwis are more than 90 per cent almost everywhere.

Letters: Delta is airborne, so why are drinking fountains closed?

Our readers have their say.

Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Water reform presents opportunity for National

OPINION: Water reforms are a biggie and will only get bigger.

How Covid-19 wastewater testing works

Further wastewater results are expected on Thursday.

Paint the town pink: Hot Pink Walk for breast cancer

Breast Cancer Support Service Trust Tauranga is holding its Hot Pink Walk on October 20.

Paper-based contact tracing registers can breach Privacy Act

A survey of Covid 19 contact tracing rates reveals most businesses are complying.

Mental health and wellbeing assistance is all-encompassing

One in five Kiwis experience a mental illness each year.

Revealed: The most commonly stolen vehicles - and it's not what you'd expect

Find out which types of vehicles are being targeted most often by thieves.

New fishing season starts this week: What you need to know

The new trout fishing season gets under way this week — here's what you need to know.

Kawerau homicide: Man, 20, charged with murder

A woman died from critical injuries yesterday afternoon in the Bay of Plenty town.

Lotto punter from Taupō wins $250,000

A Lotto punter from Taupo is $250,000 richer after winning a share of first division.

Homicide investigation launched in Bay of Plenty after woman's death

The woman had critical injuries and died shortly after.