Latest from Bay of Plenty

The Premium Debate: Employers looking to buy rentals in Tauranga to attract staff

OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say on companies buying houses for workers.

PM witness at significant Tauranga deed signing

Tauranga's new $304 million civic precinct is a step closer today.

'No control': Former cop shares what living with early-onset dementia is like

Alzheimers NZ says 30,000 New Zealanders with dementia don't have the support they need.

Foodbank campaign looks beyond the staples

Look out for The Hub's Christmas boxes in businesses and churches.

'World's best' squash players head to Tauranga for back-to-back events

'I don't think I have ever played at such a big home thing before.'

Brother taking on Mauao in just gumboots and a speedo in sister's memory

Corey Choat wants to raise awareness about mental health for Gumboot Friday.

Diesel no longer the cheaper option? 'Extreme' fuel cost adds $87k to company's bills

How to reduce your fuel consumption.

'Sudden and tragic': Cleaner desperately tries to save driver as water fills wreck

'I immediately started CPR ... I could hear the water in his chest.'

Widening of MSD scope 'absurd', opposition says

But others in the Bay have welcomed the additional support, which included youth.

Revealed: What owners want at Tauranga Home Show

The show attracted thousands of visitors over the weekend.

Migrants prefer Australia, Canada over NZ due to crime, housing costs - recruiter

A recruiter at a UK job market says no one wanted to move here.

Kaimai fatal crash: Eyewitness praises doctor, nurse and off-duty policeman

'My heart goes out to the families.'

'Thrilled': Proposal to lower voting age to 16 supported

The review proposes other changes - including four-year council terms.

Photographer showcases 'raw and real' portraits of 40 NZ women over 40

Women are notoriously hard on themselves and this is about letting go of perfection.

Letters: Govt reluctance to tighten alcohol laws

OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.

Amazeing: Rotorua icon to reopen in December

New owners Chris and Fiona Callander promise visitors fun, challenges and surprises.