Latest from Bay of Plenty

Samantha Motion: US opioid crisis is lapping at our shores - is NZ ready?

Many who die from the drug do not know they have taken it.

'Young people are pushed aside': Students have a say on suburb's future

"It's actually really interesting - I was expecting it to be really boring."

Seven-day wait for GPs: Healthcare services struggle with soaring winter demand

A sick 2-year-old waited nearly 10 hours to be fully assessed at one hospital's ED.

House fire that destroyed 'everything' treated as accidental

A young family 'lost absolutely everything' in the blaze.

Watch: Migrant family escape burning house with just the clothes on their back

A Givealittle and donations page has been set up for the young family.

Comment | Let MPs share controversial views - then let the voters decide

OPINION: Voters deserve to know where individual MPs stand on controversial issues.

The Premium Debate: Lower GST on new builds needed

OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say on the slide in new builds.

Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: No substitute for independent Children's Commissioner

OPINION: The idea to replace the Children's Commissioner with a board is backwards.

Two children among those still in hospital after SH29A crash

The multi-vehicle crash happened on State Highway 29A yesterday.

Jo Raphael: Forking out for a 15 per cent surcharge?

OPINION: It may be distasteful to some, but let's turn a blind eye to a surcharge.

'Keep going forward': Students celebrate pride flag flying high

The pride flag has been raised at Tauranga Boys' College for the first time ever.

Meet the hidden workers who keep Tauranga's exports trucking along

The "dangerous business" you've never heard of that keeps Tauranga's exports running

Burling heads to UN to fight for oceans

Sailing legend on a mission to advocate why our oceans need protection.

Award-winning Kaimai beekeepers compete in global contest

Kaimai Range Honey business owners are set to take on the world in a global competition.

Jo Raphael: Political cracks widening on gun control in the US

OPINION: Cracks are widening in the US political landscape over gun violence.

'Life-changing': How music and a dog are helping those on the autism spectrum

Two Pāpāmoa mothers share what life is like for their children being 'non-verbal'.