Latest from Bay of Plenty

One man’s $30,000 mission to adopt a Mexican street dog and bring her to NZ

BIG READ: Bringing a rescue dog into NZ is a "real commitment".

Mark Lister: A lucrative quarter, despite the volatility

However, whether this continues or not is another story.

Netballer Tayla Earle 'really excited' to play in hometown after five years

"I think it will be a really special game," the Northern Mystics player said.

Council buys Grey St building to make way for laneway

The business on Grey St is set to close in June.

'Keep the music alive': Teenagers share their passion for jazz

About 520 students from across the country took part in the youth competition.

'We just love music': Jazz lovers soak up sun and sounds at Tauranga’s Historic Village

“As soon as someone gets up to dance, it is contagious.”

Zespri's unauthorised planting headache grows in China

Smuggled variety means NZ industry leaders will head to China to investigate.

Thousands of state homes sit empty, maintenance budget up $410m

State homes are being brought to Healthy Homes standards - but some are empty.

Easter in Tauranga: Thousands expected but will the weather play ball?

'It looks like it is going to be full for Easter.'

Jazz fest launches in Katikati

The National Jazz Festival launched in Katikati on Saturday.

Katikati music teacher marks major milestone

A Lexham Park Katikati resident becomes a centenarian today.

Final racecourse hearings: Anything other than green space 'a waste'

The hearings have shown little support for a potential hospital at the reserve.

Whakatāne digest: Kāinga Ora in Kopeopeo, litter and SH30 roundabouts

Latest from Whakatāne's Local Democracy Reporting.

Coromandel Easter traffic advice

State Highway 25 (SH25) around Tairua is expected to be busy northbound.

The Premium Debate: Thousands of nurses move to Australia

OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.

Opinion: Made redundant? Here's what to do instead of getting bitter

Merepeka Raukawa-Tait's advice for people losing their job.