Latest from Bay of Plenty

Two rescued, one helped after water incident

The harbourmaster is reminding people to wear life jackets after the incident.

From Coast to Country: Brian Kelly moves radio shows

The change will take place from January 25 on the new Gold AM radio show.

Golden end to challenging year for artistic swimmers

Artistic swimming was formerly known as synchronised swimming.

Jo Raphael: The age-old conflict between landlords and tenants

OPINION: Who is the villain - the landlord or the tenant?

Your ultimate guide to summer music festivals in the Bay of Plenty

The events will be drawing thousands to the region and millions in economic boosts.

Hamilton homicide: Oz whānau of woman killed in front of children miss funeral

Ngawai Himiona is being farewelled in Tauranga this morning.

Local Focus: 'The hardship has got harder'

Demand greater than ever at Tauranga Community Foodbank. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Taxpayer bill for housing homeless in Tauranga revealed

A new housing reports reveals just how much was spent on housing homeless in Tauranga.

Fijian-born Bay residents praying loved ones safe

Cyclone Yasa wreaking havoc on Fiji, and Bay of Plenty relatives share their concerns,

'Disgusting': The Christmas work lunch that left DHB staff feeling 'devalued'

Some health board workers threw their boxed Christmas lunches in the bin.

'Gutted': City councillors react after learning they will be fired

The decision to appoint a commission was announced on Friday but opinions are divided.

Christmas spirit: Port of Tauranga take ships full of retail goods

November and December have been busy months for the Port of Tauranga.

'The nuclear option': Minister confirms commission for Tauranga City Council

The decision comes two weeks after the minister's initial announcement.

Questions as regional council mulls big rates rise

One-off 'humps' tend to repeat, warns councillor.

New Year's plans? Look no further

Tauranga City Council has a range of events on this New Year's Eve.

Motorcyclist critically injured in Coromandel crash

The incident occurred about 5pm.