Latest from Bay of Plenty

Heartland comeback thrillers by unbeaten West Coast and North Otago

Teams welcome back their NZ Heartland XV players for games going right down to the wire.

Tauranga's Renee Carey breaks cross-country record

First event of the 2019 AIMS Games underway.

Tauranga's fastest selling suburbs revealed

"Buyers are looking for affordable entry points into the market."

Early thunderstorm: Thousands of lightning flashes, bleak day ahead

A widespread burst of thunderstorms brought over 1300 lightning flashes within an hour.

'I love you, Karin. I'm sorry': Survivors tell of aftermath of suicide

Bay locals talk about what it's like to lose a loved one to suicide.

Operation Measles: Inside the public health response to an escalating outbreak

Spending time with the experts as they trace infections and attempt to prevent the spread.

Bella Vista saga: Damning internal report released

The employment investigation began in October last year.

Mother turned away eight times due to vaccination shortage

In the Western Bay of Plenty alone.

Tauranga house sales total more than $1 billion

What and where were the biggest sellers?

800 unvaccinated kids: Measles fears for AIMS Games

Mum of baby too young to be vaccinated says she'll stay home during tournament week.

New $16m school to cater for 600 pupils

Education Minister Chris Hipkins made the announcement in Tauranga on Tuesday.

Mega $5.6m profit: House bought for $355k sells for $6m

Tauranga residents cashing in on giant profits in sizzling property market.

Shot taxi driver stable after weekend of pursuits prompt warning

Rotorua police are warning fleeing drivers that "the risk is never worth it".

Anti-vaxx debate: Vaccination rates plummet for NZ babies

Just 77 per cent of six-month-old babies are now getting their vaccines on time.

Stormy start to spring: Bands of heavy rain, gales to lash NZ

Make the most of the settled weather, as bands of rain and a low will hit NZ on Tuesday.

Rugby: West Coast on top of Heartland Championship

Only West Coast and North Otago still unbeaten after two games.