Latest from Bay of Plenty

Crash near Okere Falls, one passing lane blocked

Police were alerted to the incident just before 5pm.

The last post: NZ's final survivor of WWII battle of Crete - and possibly the world - dies

Brant Robinson, aged 104, may even have been world's last survivor of famous action.

'Difficulty getting money out the door' leads to Council surplus

The result will now face auditors, as per standard procedure, and then be signed off.

Uffindell scandal raises big integrity questions for National

OPINION: National's opponents will need to tread carefully in dealing with this scandal.

Opinion: The scary Covid wake-up call New Zealand needed

OPINION: Personal responsibility appears to be lacking for too many people recently.

The Prem Debate: It began as wants, and now it's about needs

OPINION: Concerns have been raised that pay later schemes could fuel addiction.

Watch: Retail like 'zombie apocalypse' says shop manager after $16k of bikes taken

"There was glass everywhere - and things tipped over and damaged" - store manager.

Claire Trevett: Sam Uffindell has just made Luxon's life more difficult

OPINION: Uffindell is now fronting up - but voters may wonder why it didn't come earlier.

'Passionate' kapa haka performer Hereana Roberts dies in Rarotonga

"I'll always remember her as being a really loving cousin."

'Flash cars' and 'blatant' finger-wavers: Fuel drive-offs force move to pre-pay

"We have to be very vigilant who we open our pumps to..."

'Huge upfront payment': Kāinga Ora's $70m farm land grab trumped private sector offers

The housing agency failed to price risk in the land purchase.

'It shouldn't take for a kid to be killed'

'Aggressive' speed bumps gone but new crossing cause for more concern at new school.

Bayfair flyover: Final set of beams to be lifted into place

People could expect overnight lane closures.

The Prem Debate: Subscriber views on ram raids in Bay of Plenty

OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say on the 'devastating' impact of ram raids.

Water restored after main break in Maungatapu

'Contractors are working hard to get the water back on as soon as they can.'

Tied up and abandoned: 'Awesome' dog rescued after being 'dumped' in the bush

'It's crazy to think that humans can be that horrible.'