Latest from Bay of Plenty

Commute times expected to 'improve' as Bayfair flyover opens

The new flyover is expected to open in time for commuter traffic tomorrow morning.

Family2Family Foodbank Appeal back at New World Waihī

New World’s Family2Family Foodbank Appeal is back for 2023.

The BoP town being hit hard by nationwide GP shortage

Locals are losing patience with the delays they face for treatment.

Revealed: How much Bay councils spend on consultants

Financial advice, civic projects, and recruitment feature as most costly spends.

'Constantly worried': What's keeping the new Education Minister awake at night

'There’s so many things that keep me up at night'.

Wharenui build to use quake-resistant Māori method

The technique, mīmiro, will be used to rebuild a historic Bay of Plenty wharenui.

Thames Music Group to present pianist Katherine Austin and cellist Hyein Kim

Acclaimed pianist Katherine Austin and successful cellist Hyein Kim to perform on May 7.

Anzac Day services draw big crowds in Tauranga

'Magnificent': 94-year-old WWII veteran Don Wilson's verdict on the dawn service.

Reader opinion: Scramble to find skilled workers; Cameron Rd struggles

OPINION: Readers have their say.

'My daughter could have died': Mum vents anger at Tauranga boy racers

A mother was trying to rush her daughter to Tauranga Hospital but the road was blocked.

New skate park for Pāpāmoa reserve - cost revealed

The existing skate park is no longer fit-for-purpose, council says.

Breaking down concrete barriers: Visually impaired apprentice with autism excels

Todd Maitland shows why people from all backgrounds should consider a career in trades.

Carmen Hall: Don’t be like me and fill in your Census at the last minute

'Snails in my mailbox chomped their way through the thank-you note'

Veterans talk about their service and why Anzac Day is celebrated

ANZAC Day is a national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand.

Kelly Makiha: Why yarning to a 14-year-old restored my faith in the younger generation

Teaching our kids to be hard workers and good talkers is even more important now.

Recession scenario: Some employers cut staff, others can't find workers

'We are looking for grassroots people that want to do the mahi'.

Watch: 300 cars block highway at 'dangerous' Tauranga car meet

Police arrest one person following dangerous driving incidents to come.

The Tauranga connection to forgotten Kiwi heroics in WWI

"I’m humbled to be part of this amazing story."