Latest from Bay of Plenty

Sausage sizzle, grocery vouchers: Immunisation day aims to lift low childhood jab rates

Whānau need to know it's "not too late to catch up on any missed vaccinations".

One dead after crash between car and bicycle in Mount Maunganui

Motorists have been told to expect delays in the area.

Food festival hailed as 'huge success' after selling nearly $450k worth of tickets

All ticket revenue goes back to the nearly 200 participating businesses.

Future of former central Top 10 holiday park revealed

The Rotorua Top 10 Holiday Park closed early last year.

The Premium Debate: Aussie brain drain a concern for readers

OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.

Six months in a catamaran: Couple's 'big adventure' sailing around NZ

“You felt like you were the only one on the planet," Linda Hay said of her favourite spot.

'I was never going to give up': Swimmer, 45, conquers Cook Strait dream

"And then all those dolphins turned up. I thought, 'These are here as a bit of a sign'."

Bump and bang Baypark finale

Harry Fredrickson Memorial Cup is Baypark's most sought-after stock car prize.

BoP, Waikato Lotto players dominate second division win

Fifteen players will be ending the month on a high.

Why a 'burnt-out' new teacher who quit after three terms may try again in Australia

More than 27,000 teacher practising certificates have expired and not renewed since 2018.

Truckie sacked while isolating during pandemic awarded $8k

Worker told by text he would, in effect, be dismissed if he wasn't in on Monday.

Commute times expected to 'improve' as Bayfair flyover opens

The new flyover is expected to open in time for commuter traffic tomorrow morning.

Officer justified in punching teen in face as he reached for hidden bong

'It was his favourite bong, and he did not want it to be taken by police.'

The BoP town being hit hard by nationwide GP shortage

Locals are losing patience with the delays they face for treatment.

Revealed: How much Bay councils spend on consultants

Financial advice, civic projects, and recruitment feature as most costly spends.

'Constantly worried': What's keeping the new Education Minister awake at night

'There’s so many things that keep me up at night'.