Latest from Bay of Plenty

One of the last empty sections at Coromandel beach spot sells for $820k

New owners camp on their new plot within hours of buying it.

Opinion: Building up not out needs embracing

Opinion: The days of the quarter-acre dream could be in the rearview.

Letters to the editor: Tauranga city looking scruffy; developing good government

OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.

'It’s killing me': Pensioner's heartbreak after house bus stolen

John Payne's beloved Coaster was one of the vehicles stolen in a spate of vehicle thefts.

Dozens of sunglasses stolen within minutes during early break-in

Police responded to a report of a burglary at a commercial premises on Cameron Rd.

Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Which politicians impressed at Rātana

There was plenty of laughter and good advice for the politicians.

Victim of fatal crashed named by police

The two-car collision injured seven other people.

Carmen Hall: Food price hikes will hurt poorest most

Vegetable soup has got me through a few winters.

Photojournalist helping bridge the gap between farm and plate

The book tells the stories of the people who are the backbone of farming in New Zealand.

Rescue chopper kept busy over December

December 2022 was a busy month for the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter.

Mark Lister: We’re beating inflation, but it’ll come at a price

OPINION: The most crucial development has been increasing evidence of slowing inflation.

'Very distressed': Surfer saves three swimmers from 'horrendous rip'

'I was just really thankful that I was able to give them another Christmas together.'

From life support to a four year 'hell' recovery: How life has changed for crash victim

Hollie Snell is not like most 21 year olds.

Sonya Bateson: Where’s the plan to combat a looming recession?

OPINION: I found myself investigating how to make reusable toilet paper this week.

The Premium Debate: Subscribers react to abandoned car wrecks on Bay roads

OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.

'Very humbled': MP Todd Muller promoted, given agriculture, climate change portfolios

Muller said his portfolios were 'critical' for the future of NZ's economic prosperity.