Latest from Bay of Plenty

Road reopened between Tauranga and Rotorua after crash

Police were alerted at 3pm.

Teens missing for three days turned up to school on a bus

Instead of going to school they were seen asking about getting to Auckland.

Letters to the editor: Showerhead type is wrong priority

OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.

Wastewater test results show gap in Bay Covid-19 case data

Experts agree self-reporting could lead to an undercount of the virus' spread.

'A tragedy waiting to happen': Safety concerns raised about Bethlehem crossing

'That should never have happened. It was a total waste of life.'

Steamers squad for this year is named

All Blacks Aidan Ross and Sam Cane feature alongside 35 other men in the squad.

Highway tragedy: Husband, wife killed - victim would do 'anything for anyone'

"He was just one of those genuine, good guys ... it always happens to the good guys."

Jo Raphael: Scumbag ram-raiders' rampage needs to be stopped

OPINION: Scumbag ram-raiders need to be deterred from their trails of destruction

Business digest: Ocean scientist awarded L'Oréal Fellowship

Got business news? Email carmen.hall@nzme.co.nz or zoe.hunter@nzme.co.nz

Why some young Kiwis are buying a business first and home second

A young couple explains why they are prioritising business over property.

Elder housing sale: Extra costs could come for ratepayers

Sales documents reveal a clause that the council may need to fund redevelopment costs.

Temporary single lane track to open at SH35 Motu River Bridge tonight

The lane will be open from 5pm on Saturday until 7am on Monday.

Two people injured in crash in Rerewhakaaitu, Bay of Plenty, road reopens

Police were alerted to the incident about 10.40am.

Stolen vehicle used to ram-raid Papamoa Plaza

"There was extensive damage done to the entranceway all for very minimal theft."

Opinion: Why are we talking ourselves into a recession?

Opinion: Overall, the Western Bay is a better place to endure a recession than most.

State Highway tragedy: Two pedestrians killed after motorcycle crash

Motorists are asked to delay travel and avoid the area if possible.