Latest from Bay of Plenty

Blood and power: Green light for shared $16 million new city building

Building consent valued issues for $16m for a five-story office building.

After the Gib crisis: Govt unveils new building materials taskforce

'We know we are facing a period of global turmoil,' says Woods.

'Crying all morning': 'Tornado' hits farm, killing animals and destroying structures

But a swift community response is helping the distraught family pick up the pieces.

Motorists urged to 'drive with caution' after bad weather causes slips overnight

There are road closures in Waikato and Bay of Plenty.

City centre parking trial: Potential impact on business feared

Parking changes for Tauranga CBD were described as 'absurd' by shoppers.

Letters to the editor: Parking in Tauranga few and far between

OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.

How this cricket team is paving the way forward for local women

'There is a team for any female to play cricket in the Bay; there is a team for you.'

Comment: Happy as working from home

OPINION: Covid has made working from home more acceptable.

Jo Raphael: We need public buy-in to drive green initiatives

OPINION: The way forward is to make green initiatives attractive.

'Lift for life': The reason these master lifters shift tin

For Karen Humphreys, 59, and Barry Patchett, 77, lifting is an outlet.

'Full-service drug dealer' sentenced on raft of charges

A Tauranga father has been jailed for three years for multiple drug dealing offences.

‘Annus horribilis’ of roading resilience – Waka Kotahi

'It’s no secret we’ve got some pothole issues at the moment.'

Letters to the editor: World’s growing population needs addressing

Readers have their say.

Lights, vehicles, Santa

A deserving child is sought to share the sleigh with Santa.

A dairy farmer's view: Govt emissions pricing proposal flawed

OPINION: There are many ways to reduce emissions and become more efficient.

Women's rugby is more exciting than men's - Bay of Plenty coach

NZRU busy trying to sort rewards for Black Ferns' big win