Latest from Bay of Plenty

Too addicted to quit: Teens hooked on vaping speak out

'I’ve tried before to stop. It’s almost impossible, to be honest'

Jo Raphael: Hitting the brakes on fleeing drivers

OPINION: Trying to outrun the police is stupid, dangerous and reckless.

The Premium Debate: Mum's plight confirms Third World status

Opinion: Premium subscribers have their say.

Special guest at Pāuanui Pink Ribbon breakfast

The Pink Ribbon breakfast will be held at the Pāuanui Club on May 24.

‘Addicted to sex’: Kiwi music industry figure standing trial on rape, sexual assault and drugs charges

The man faces 25 charges involving nine complainants.

'Lawyers lining up at Work and Income': Is AI a threat to the legal sector?

ChatGPT has "already passed the bar".

'A lot of pressure': The 'essential' health service that needs $7.5m

Becky Gardiner tells of her father’s ‘fantastic’ hospice care to help raise awareness.

One Love 2024 line-up, date and when tickets go on sale revealed

Some of the world's biggest reggae and dancehall acts are set to return to Tauranga.

'You stole my life': How woman survived decades of stepdad's sexual abuse

Jodie Nicoll has had automatic name suppression lifted so she can tell her story.

'I’ve got to fight': Cancer dad's desperate bid to stay alive for his son

He hopes to raise $100,000 to pay for a "miracle" drug he believes can extend his life

'Wholeheartedly committed': Labour picks candidate for Bay of Plenty race

"I have seen the power of communities who work together to create positive change."

The Premium Debate: Subscribers react to farmers facing a 'profit squeeze'

Opinion: Premium subscribers have their say.

Police reopen Mount Maunganui streets after operation

Puriri St and Maunganui Rd were closed while police executed a search warrant.

Councillor’s comments about council-Māori relationships described as 'mischievous'

Murray-Benge raised her concerns about how the council was using the word ‘prioritise’.

'Particularly tough time': Bad weather prunes kiwifruit crop volume

One of the lowest volumes in the past 20 years is expected for Green kiwifruit.

Opinion: Why the toll road price hikes really grind my gears

OPINION: If I’m paying to drive on a road, I want the option of being able to safely pass.