Latest from Bay of Plenty

Expectant dad starts men-only classes for conversations about fatherhood

Simon Street hopes to create a safe space and a “flowing kaupapa” for fathers to share.

Mark Lister: Warren Buffett gives the secret sauce to earn millions

Holding onto shares for the long term could reap big benefits.

'My calling': Full-time volunteer reflects on nearly four-year stint helping homeless

Laura Wood has been leading the charitable trust since October 2019.

Sonya Bateson: Drag performance for children just cute, wholesome fun

OPINION: Dressing up can be magical.

A person dies after crash on Tamatea Arikinui Drive

Police inquiries are continuing.

'Hugely needed': Building to start on two new schools for Ōmokoroa next year

The primary school and secondary school would cater to to more than 1100 students.

200ha, 400 businesses, 5700 people and not finished: How big will this business estate get?

New details reveal just how massive it will ultimately be.

Coastguard, rescue helicopter responding to Bay of Plenty mayday call

Coastguard crews from Whakatāne and Ōpōtiki are on their way to the boat.

State Highway 2 reopens at Taneatua after car hits bridge

Motorists are asked to take alternative routes.

Council pay outs for personal grievances revealed- but no apologies

More than $186,000 has been paid out by two councils - a third wouldn't give its figure.

'Spending dropped sharply': How the Bay's spending was affected by Cyclone Gabrielle

Worldline data showed national consumer spending in February in retail was $2.8 billion.

Dog parks paws-itive step for Western Bay centres

Development of the parks will take place this year and next.

'The screams were horrendous': Surfer's warning after saving mum, kids from 'gnarly' rip

A surfer says the rip was like nothing he had seen before in 20 years of living there.

All-female Mount Maunganui surf lifesaving patrol celebrates International Women’s Day

Sixteen wahine patrolled the beach and consisted of different ages and abilities.

Construction of two new Ōmokoroa schools get Govt tick

Construction of two new schools in Ōmokoroa will begin next year.

'Largely unintelligible': Tio Faulkner's High Court appeal rejected

Tio Faulkner was jailed after dumping demolition waste into Tauranga Harbour.

One critical after e-bike incident in Tauranga

The Serious Crash Unit is investigating.

Coromandel highway closed after further collapse

The road was originally closed early Monday morning.