Latest from Bay of Plenty

Magnitude 5.1 earthquake felt in Ōpōtiki

GeoNet says the quake may have been felt in Rotorua and Tauranga as well.

Man imprisoned after drugging, repeatedly throttling woman

A Tauranga man who drugged and strangled the woman has been sent to prison.

A billion bottles a year: Whakatāne iwi challenges water bottling consent

A Chinese water giant's consent to bottle water is being legally challenged once again.

Local Focus: An uplifting role model

How powerlifting helped a single mum become a better version of herself for her daughter

Retailers brace for 'killer' parking fees as council nets $2m loss

The loss comes as the council considers selling up the city's parking buildings.

Bucket list: 3-year-old's dying wishes as he battles 'relentless monster'

"The last bit of our boy's life will be spent enjoying things he's always wanted to do."

TikTok trend prompts warning over potential death

It might be time for parents to create a TikTok account - here's why.

Rates revolt threatened as commission seeks election delay

Commissioners call to prevent a full return to a democratically elected council until 2025

'Parents are worried': Virus spread and fear causing school absentees

Bay of Plenty schools see large numbers of children learning from home as cases rise.

Have you noticed unmaintained berms around Tauranga? If so you're not alone

Tauranga City Council explains why some berms and verges have been untouched recently.

'Just horrendous': Staff shortages leave businesses stressed and scrambling

Bar owner losing $50,000 every week closed, says he tries not to show his stress at work.

The teacher, the sexual proposition for money - and a 34-year wait for an apology

Glenn Marshall was 17 when teacher Pinky Green asked him to tie him naked to a chair.

All-boys school latest to apologise for historical incidents

Tauranga Boys' College says a review of historical harassment was not good enough.

Helen Clark's dad turns 100: A secret to a long life

The former PM Helen Clark's father George celebrates 100 years.

'Huge pressure': Hospital at 93 per cent capacity as Omicron surges

But the Health Minister says he is 'confident' hospitals were prepared for the outbreak.

Bay man's attempt to reconnect with Ukrainian fiancée

Tauranga man's desperate efforts to reunite with his fiancée in Ukraine.

'Let me come back': Man no longer allowed to work at hospital

He sold coffee beans at Tauranga Hospital for two years, one day they asked him to leave.

'Struggling to tread water': GPs battle burnout and doctor shortage

Bay of Plenty general practices face doctor burnout and vacancy-filling issues.