Latest from Bay of Plenty

Staff shortage: Customers' wallets could bear the brunt of tourism and hospo vacancies

Businesses are working to balance absorbing costs and passing it on to customers.

Villains, laughs and long naps: Shorty St actors recount memories for anniversary

Many high profile Shorty actors over the years have originated, or grown up in, the Bay.

Dob them in: Rugby match abuse sparks calls to 'record it and report it'

'Intimidating and hurtful': One referee has revealed he is often abused on the field.

Family car used to take Nan to cancer treatment written off after vehicle ploughs into property

Their vehicle was parked outside their house on Otumoetai Rd when it was hit.

Mystery donor: $27K 'miracle drug' couriered to Rotorua teen with cystic fibrosis

The anonymous sender wrote: 'Keep fighting hard - you've got this. I hope this helps.'

'It's terrifying': Mall staff working in fear of brazen and violent youths

One store worker said violence and aggression had become worse in recent months.

Wild weather: Tornado, gales - woman dies after being crushed by tree; harbour bridge lanes closed

Wild weather has hit the country.

Podiatrist who deformed patients suspended from surgery but can continue practising

Podiatrist Stefan Edwards is allowed to continue treating patients but not with surgery.

Homicide investigation: Police charge two with aggravated burglary

Police are investigating the death of Mitchell Te Kani as a homicide.

Impounded car, arrest and fines at gang funeral procession

The procession followed a tangi for a senior member.

Happy and safe: Starving dogs left to die now on the road to recovery

The animals were found in the Kaingaroa Forest last week.

Tauranga homicide: Victim's body returned to family

He died on Saturday night after a large group of gang members allegedly came to the house.

Opinion: Supermarket profits a slap in the face to hardworking Kiwis

OPINION: A slap in the face is a good way to describe how these profits make me feel.

Bit, spat at, hit with axes: Top cop says assaults on police becoming more violent

Revealed: The number of assaults on police officers over the past five years.

Tauranga homicide: Family says gang members created 'absolute mayhem' after bursting into home

Mitchell Te Kani, 51, has been described by an uncle as a family-orientated man.

'Commonsense has prevailed': Govt drops international primary students ban

International students will be welcome back to the country from July 31.