Latest from Bay of Plenty

Tauranga doctor takes on second career as Rotorua teacher

He's only 30 and is a doctor, and now a teacher and wants to do both to make a difference.

Tauranga commissioners' fees may be double standard rate

And, it's a part-time gig.

Meet Archie, the Pāpāmoa 3-year-old in hospice care at home

'There's nothing you can really do to stop what is going to happen.'

Head-on crash in Pongakawa puts four in hospital

Four people taken to Tauranga Hospital after two-vehicle crash in Pongakawa.

Charter operator warns boaties after island shooting

'No one was hurt and there was no damage to the boat, but it was a frightening experience'

Tauranga company director heads to trial on exploitation charges

A Tauranga kiwifruit labour contractor denies a raft of alleged exploitation charges.

The big one! Teen fisherman reels in great white shark

The shark was caught in the same area a woman was killed by a shark last month.

Sunshine and big crowds expected at One Love

The popular event has sold out for the fourth time.

Omanawa murder accused appears in court

Omanawa murder accused remanded in custody.

Revealed: What caused the highest callouts for St John last year

Heart problems, headaches and strokes the main triggers.

Local Lotto player wins share of Second Division

One local Lotto player will be celebrating today.

Whakaari/White Island: Vent temperatures show massive decline

Gas temperatures have declined considerably.

T20 decider: Old rivals go head-to-head

The final is a repeat of last season.

Matt Cowley: The changing environment for businesses

Opinion: An increasingly vocal majority of customers are mindful of climate change.

Leaders react after city commissioners appointed

The commissioners will begin their term on Tuesday, February 9.

Pair escape boat fire in Coromandel

The incident was reported to police about 9.50pm.