'Once the sawdust gets in your veins, it stays in your veins,' the wood chopper said.

However, the family man has been given suppression due to concerns he might self-harm.

'We’ve got to assess people. It’s not just a case of, well, stop.'

Pillans Point School is welcoming road safety upgrades.

The road has now reopened.

Plus, top things to do in the Bay this school holidays.

Red meat is often missing from foodbank parcels, so we saw an opportunity to fill that gap

'There are two kids lying in the middle of the road,' a witness told police.

Woodchopping Free Event at the Mount Maunganui RSA on September 28.

'It’s about being accountable for the offence they’ve committed.'

Tauranga’s mayor is disappointed the council has been denied an extension to fluoridate.

From Tauranga to Rotorua, discover upcoming events in the Bay of Plenty region.

Aquinas students' pieces showcasing toi Māori and Pasifika art hit national stage.

After taking a year off, the Tauranga Business Awards are back with a new naming sponsor.

Crown says two teen drivers were racing when one crashed, killing a passenger.

Nine Bay of Plenty artists will showcase their work.

A Givealittle page has been set up to support them.

Oropi School is celebrating its 125th anniversary in October.

The relationship between Harry, and his assistance dog Kowhai, provides a needed bond.

Neither NZ nor Australian police are investigating the fraud due to a miscommunication.

Scientists are developing a smart new model to forecast damage from ashfall in real time.

'Toi onepū [sand art] is the perfect medium to symbolise te reo Māori.'

Let’s gear up for the warmer months.

The new hardware store will be 500m down the road from a competitor.

Playcentre marks a significant milestone in continuing to support generations of families.

More than $5 million in fines have been issued since the controversial closure.

Thomas Te Kani said he immediately dropped to the ground to cover his brother.