Latest from Bay of Plenty

'Breaking point': Firefighters ramp up strike action

The union claims years of under-resourcing but FENZ says its offer is reasonable.

'A bit hot and bothered': She thought she'd won $1200 on Lotto - the prize was $12m

What does she plan to do with all that money?

'A whole new OJ': Teen approved for free access to $330k-a-year 'miracle drug'

OJ Daniels can now walk, go outside and "start thinking about a future".

Meet the hidden workers who keep Tauranga's exports trucking along

The "dangerous business" you've never heard of that keeps Tauranga's exports running

Will scientists be able to pick NZ's future eruptions?

The Whakaari tragedy showed eruptions can happen any time. Can NZ better forecast them?

Burling heads to UN to fight for oceans

Sailing legend on a mission to advocate why our oceans need protection.

Foggy morning in Auckland forces flight diversion; rain, snow possible this week

Cloudy, showery weather is forecast to begin the week - with possible snow in the South.

Sonya Bateson: Rainbow Youth centre fire: Hate brings out the love in others

OPINION: Fire is a dark cloud over the LGBTQ+ community's continuing fight for acceptance.

Pride protest at Bethlehem College over its gender and marriage stance

The school has recently come under fire for its views on gender and marriage.

Whakatāne hit and run: Police ask for help finding driver

Police are asking for witnesses of the incident on Matirerau St to come forward.

Owners of unproductive land encouraged to grow 'black diamonds'

Ohiwa Black Diamond Truffles hopes NZ will grow a robust export industry.

'Buyer beware': How climate change could send insurance costs surging

Why your house may lose its insurance.

Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Depp and Heard show domestic violence hates sunlight

OPINION: Domestic violence takes root in the darkness and shadows.

'Very infectious' gastro bug spreading throughout Bay of Plenty

Principal says "particularly nasty" bug a factor in a rise in student and staff sickness.

Opinion | Labour looks soft on gangs, dithering on law and order

OPINION: There's a lot going on for Labour heading into an election year next year.

Education leader lauds Government strategy targeting 'disappearing students'

The strategy aims to return vanishing students to classrooms around the country.

Kiwi loses appeal against deportation after fatal crash

Kiwi who caused woman's death did not disclose NZ convictions on entering Australia.

'At some point' teen intended to meet girl for sex: Judge

Man instigated sexually explicit exchange of messages with 12-year-old Facebook friend.