Latest from Bay of Plenty

Couple halt plan to reopen bar after clash with council

They claim an inspector took an 'intimidatory' approach, despite their good records.

Wild weather: Akl Harbour Bridge likely to close tomorrow during strong wind gusts

Expect gusty winds and showers across the country tomorrow.

Watch: Tearful reunion as NZ man and birth mum meet after 50 years apart

Man was among thousands of indigenous kids taken from their birth families in Canada.

To catch a thief: How cop tracked down repeat shoplifter with just one clue

Constable Zac McKay is part of a retail crime unit that's making a real difference.

Why we moved to NZ for world-class mountain biking

One of the world's best mountain bike photographers explains why he calls NZ home.

'I saw it all': Triple-fatal Ramarama crash survivor's miracle recovery

Samoan seasonal worker Luai Tavita remembers his late friends every day while out working.

The saucy secret of one Waikato house reno

Deanna Hinde never imagined one of her most-used tools would come from the pantry.

Westpac NZ boss Catherine McGrath on the burden of banking and why big profits aren’t necessarily a bad thing - Money Talks

Westpac's Catherine McGrath on career choices, the importance of banking and big profit.

'Extremely frustrating': Port development delays hit $90m potential savings

Port of Tauranga's profit rose 23% to $126m due to increased port volume.

Fraser Whineray: Four urgent policy fixes to insulate NZ against rising power prices

OPINION: New Zealand's renewable electricity credentials are world-leading.

'Tragic and unforeseen': Couple's fatal plunge likely caused by medical event – coroner

Their car went over an embankment into Lake Rotomā, near Rotorua, in the winter of 2020.

Small eruption observed at White Island

The plume rose to less than 1km, containing minor volcanic ash.

Hamilton Food Bank rolls out special meal support for elderly

The new programme is directed at those aged 65 and over.

'Nothing like it in NZ': Why this couple swapped Auckland for the Coromandel

The couple left their corporate finance jobs and moved to a community with 50 residents.

Stock takes: NZ economic recovery – are we there yet?

What the latest company reporting season tells us about the state of the economy.

Editorial: Can AI win the trust battle?

OPINION: The benefits of AI are numerous ... but caution is warranted.