Latest from Bay of Plenty

Local Focus: Making the rainbow community feel safe in Rotorua

Making everyone welcome to Rotorua. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

'Sombre' mood as book closes on Kawerau paper mill

Production inside the mill has stopped and the clean up has begun for 160 workers.

Fatal crushing: Inquest spotlight on faulty safety sensors

'We were all affected by what happened.'

'Severely traumatised': Meth use at home having 'devastating' impact on kids - foster carers

Half of all reports to Oranga Tamariki are related to meth.

'Contrary to our Catholic values': Violent school fights caught on video

Principal reveals the reason behind most of the fights.

Where is New Zealand's hottest region right now?

Building boom, dairy prices driving economic confidence around country.

The last days of the Norske Skog Tasman Mill

In its 66-year history, the mill at Kawerau has provided intergenerational employment.

11 gang members arrested over violent incident outside bar

The arrests relate to an incident on May 22 outside a bar on Arawa St, Rotorua.

'No evidence' of racism or elitism at John Paul College, review finds

An independent review was ordered earlier this year following a complaint.

'We're ecstatic': Kane Williamson's dad on the sleepless nights leading up to historic win

Brett Williamson eventually got up at 4.30am after being bombarded with text messages.

Local Focus: A celebration of all things volunteer

Volfest expo to educate on volunteering in the Bay. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

'He didn't see it coming': Businessman unwittingly laundered meth money

Men responsible for importing 500kg of meth invested in Samuel Brooking's business.

'I need to prioritise my health and family': Todd Muller to retire

"Being [an MP] is a huge privilege, but it does come at a cost," former party leader says.

Catch the whitewater rafting bug and a touch of Māori culture

A baptism of whitewater fun and te ao Māori.

Death at work: 'If he wasn't standing there, we wouldn't all be here today'

Dead man's workmates 'deeply affected' by tragedy still relived by some five years later.

Sweet as: Honey from the heart of Te Urewera

"We're doing something for the future."