Latest from Bay of Plenty

Bus company 'sorry' after $15k of camera gear disappears en route to Tauranga

The company has since apologised for his experience and says it will help police.

$42k and counting: Legal bill for failed prosecution of dog attack

The council has spent $42,000 on legal fees, with an appeal yet to be heard.

Feedback wanted on shared pathway in Pāpāmoa

The 4km pathway is to be a two-stage build with stage one expected to start in the autumn.

Blessing marks start of Marine Parade coastal pathway extension

The pathway's design will accommodate cyclists, pedestrians and users of wheelchairs.

Sentencing date set for Ōwhata orchard worker after murder charge plea

One of the four accused of Tauranga father's David Kuka murder has admitted the charge.

New fisheries rules: Commercial fishers fear being pushed out

"It will also make fish more expensive and price it out of reach..."

Shark attack victim's final moments revealed

Coroner recommends drones be deployed by lifeguards at beaches.

Jo Raphael: Fun can turn to terror in the blink of an eye

OPINION:Our water safety senses need to be heightened.

'It's got four wheels, it's here': Hundreds of cars park up for All USA Day

There was a large variety of vehicles on display, the hosting club president says.

Man missing six months 'likely' travelled in a car on day of disappearance - brother

'We miss him dearly ... we love him so much and we just want to see him come back.'

Felix Desmarais: Why I resent Six60

OPINION: I don't like Six60 or New Zealand. Let me explain.

Where there are hungry people, there are hungry animals

This is what one Bay pet foodbank says having shared how in demand their services are.

Costly civic precinct decision looms - but it could be worth it, council told

The city's commission will decide today whether to progress plans that could be costly.

'Mistake': Business owner believes $65m Ōtūmoetai road redesign could be safer

Tauranga City Council's preferred option could cost $64.9 million.

Joelle King and Paul Coll play NZ Squash Open finals today

Kiwi top seeds Joelle King and Paul Coll both made it to the NZ Squash Open finals.

'A disgrace': Volunteers unable to work at hospital despite it being 'short-staffed'

"We just suddenly got a text message and were told we weren't working anymore."