Latest from Bay of Plenty

'Absolute crisis': Staff shortages hit aged-care sector

Consequences of low staff and funding have those in sector worried.

How a new father saved his family 'thousands'

He and other single-income families making it work share their stories.

'Waves of rain' for NZ, severe thunderstorms possible for North Island

Rainfall of up to 40mm an hour is forecast in Northland this evening.

Comment: Good leaders put their interests last

OPINION: Empathy is leadership in action

'We have families, we're just doing our job': Road worker speaks out on abuse

Bottles, golf balls, and daily verbal abuse are being hurled at road workers by motorists

Opinion: 'Fat girl!' The story of (another) verbal hit-and-run

OPINION: Why is it always a loser in a crappy car?

'Fearless': Former All Black 'Red' Conway remembered

Richard 'Red' Conway notably had a broken finger amputated to play for the All Blacks.

Who's claiming $518,000 from failed Tauranga builder?

Revenue during Covid insufficient to cover overheads, liquidator David Thomas says.

Is this city NZ's next top foodie destination?

Wellington and Hawke's Bay are good, but have you dined at this up-and-coming spot?

Data prompts fresh calls for greater investment in 'death trap' highway

The new highway came with a hefty price tag so has it been worth it?

Plastic discharged into water was 'carelessness to a high degree' - lawyer

The plastic discharged into the water was found 1.5km downstream.

Simon Bridges' multi-million-dollar house 'under offer'

The former National Party leader and Tauranga MP has shifted his family to Auckland.

Salary movers and shakers: Top 10 jobs that are paying more

Job listings at record levels, wages rising and Aussie calling.

'The first question I get asked is if I smoke': Changing how asthma is seen in NZ

Tere Piua hopes sharing her story will change public perceptions of asthma.

Blustery Sunday: Strong wind watches, road, snowfall warnings for parts of NZ

Southwest winds are bringing severe gales to parts of the North and South Islands.

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

'We are seeing is a propensity of offenders to increasingly use violence toward police'.