Latest from Bay of Plenty

Ever wondered what happens to old wheelie bins? New machine has solution

The machine is believed to be a New Zealand first.

How a new father saved his family 'thousands'

He and other single-income families making it work share their stories.

'Waves of rain' for NZ, severe thunderstorms possible for North Island

Rainfall of up to 40mm an hour is forecast in Northland this evening.

Life 'going to change utterly': Lessons for people with long Covid

Chronic Fatigue patients say long Covid patients could benefit from their experiences.

Comment: Good leaders put their interests last

OPINION: Empathy is leadership in action

E-bike giveaway giving back to community

The business hopes the giveaway will alleviate some pressure from people struggling

Marvellous Mr Mac: The teacher and author-illustrator winning over reluctant readers

Primary teacher Mr Mac writes to make kids laugh and to encourage reluctant readers.

'We have families, we're just doing our job': Road worker speaks out on abuse

Bottles, golf balls, and daily verbal abuse are being hurled at road workers by motorists

'Red' Conway: Rugby star who had finger amputated to make the All Blacks dies

Rugby icon had no regrets having finger amputated to make the All Blacks.

The Premium Debate: cystic fibrosis sufferers still hoping to get drug

OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.

Letters: An idea for how to save millions of dollars in the CBD

Our readers have their say.

'I have trauma now': Retailers hope $6m programme will be enough to stop ram raids

Shop owners say they appreciate any help but for some it is too late.

Pain at the pump: Where's the cheapest gas near you?

The prices have seen a spike in EV and hybrid sales and could end one man's career.

Zizi Sparks: There are no winners in council's legal action against motels

Rotorua's council has lodged court action in the Environment Court against nine motels.

Tsunami sirens plan abandoned, considered too unreliable

Concerns were raised people relying on sirens would be let down in an emergency.

'I don't have any hope': Creditor speaks out after pool company goes into liquidation

"It has a huge impact ... I've got a list of clients that are in tears."