Latest from Bay of Plenty

Music legends, food, beer and wine among line-up for Tauranga's new festival

First We Eat will showcase music, food, craft beer and New Zealand wines.

'We need to keep telling this story': 156-year Battle of Gate Pā commemorations held

The battle was one that devastated generations yet made Tauranga the city it is today.

Tauranga squash centre granted $200k for expansion project

The expansion project would aid the increasing popularity of the centre.

International crews arriving at Auckland and Tauranga ports now face mandatory isolation

But Health Minister Chris Hipkins says the move would halt many ships coming to NZ.

Slain toddler could have survived out of water, court told

A jury has heard the degree of force during a fatal assault of a child was "substantial".

Tauranga: Home of the award-winning golden sausage

'The sky is the limit with sausages', says winning Tauranga butcher.

Kieran Madden: Half-right no substitute for the whole truth

OPINION: Politicians need to become comfortable with the whole, complicated truth.

Two major events on one day in Paeroa

The classic car show is followed by a huge fireworks display in Paeroa on Saturday.

Letters to the editor: Labour's record pre-Covid was not good

OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.

Kristin Macfarlane: I found my lack of common sense while surfing in Bali

Opinion: Having a false sense of security while on holiday can have lasting consequences.

Blind and deaf woman, 79, still plays multiple instruments

The 79-year-old Tauranga woman says there's a way around everything.

Tauranga marine scientist awarded $25,000 for estuary research

The ultimate goal is to restore estuaries, to restore the environment for the people.

Voters in the Bay of Plenty most decisive in the country

Four out of five of the votes were cast before election day.

Tinman Triathlon attracts elite field

The annual Tinman Triathlon is on November 8.

Great start to spring on Tauranga's waters

Despite a good start to spring there are still safety messages for boaties to remember.

Jo Raphael: Long live weekend and holiday road trips around NZ

OPINION: Road trips can be an effective spreader of Covid-19.

Cricket: Mount Maunganui lay down gauntlet

The Bay of Plenty Cup got under way at the weekend.

Jamie McDonald fires at Baypark Speedway

Saturday was the first event on the Baypark Speedway calendar.