Latest from Bay of Plenty

'The little marae that could': Iwi opens doors to cruise ship tourists

'For me, it’s about bringing life back to our pā,' says the haukāinga of Ōtamarākau marae.

Four Kiwis head to quarter finals in EVES Open

Four New Zealanders are in the hunt for the inaugural EVES Open singles title.

Regional council posts $10m deficit

The operating deficit was $3.9 million higher than the budgeted deficit of $6.1 million.

Swimmers warned to avoid two lakes as potentially toxic algae spreads

The health warning is based on water test results and visual observations.

The Premium Debate: Subscribers weigh in on the construction slow-down

OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.

'Ridiculous' rent prices: Mother forced to move daughter to new school

“If you’ve got kids, there’s all these other factors that come into it."

Tauranga foodbank’s ‘Christmas fairies’ hard at work

More than 300 households have received Christmas treats thanks to the volunteers.

Revealed: How many criminals with 'no fixed abode' are serving sentences in Tauranga

'We fully acknowledge that the location of offenders can be a concern for communities.'

Opinion: Govt and Tinetti deserve praise for firefighters deal

OPINION: They are real-life superheroes, and deserve to be treated as such.

Letters: Disappointing news for general practice nurses

Readers have their say.

Christmas weather looking favourable but thunderstorm risk before then

There is a broad low risk of thunderstorms covering most of the North Island today.

SH2 fatal crash: Road reopened at 4am

The highway is expected to be blocked for some time.

Western Bay joins other councils seeking alternative Three Waters solution

Staff were asked to clarify the conditions of membership and future financial commitments.

Bay business house events having a great day at the office

Hammers and hard drives are being switched for golf clubs and darts.

'In past couple of weeks it's hit me that life really is a survival game,' says mum

OPINION: Christmas appeals bring joy to many of our families in the Bay.

Ho ho hold up: More ratepayer dosh without consultation?

OPINION: Commissioners' decision to skip consultation indicates they've stopped listening.