Latest from Bay of Plenty

'Huge struggle': Schools help parents tackle back to school costs

A mum has described buying school supplies for her three children as a "huge struggle".

Bay of Plenty's cafe selection a foodie's dream

Reporter Shauni James shares some of her Bay of Plenty cafe recommendations.

243 Covid cases - the highest since start of pandemic

The record was 222 daily community cases on November 16 last year.

Couple fined after their dog attacked electrician

A Tauranga couple have being convicted for owning a dog which attacked an electrician.

Major power project hits another legal hurdle in dispute with residents

The Court of Appeal has declined Transpower's application.

Dawn Picken: Let's get together again - reconnection at last?

The hope of mass reunion is here at last.

Booster gap shortening makes 58,000 more people eligible in Bay of Plenty DHB area

Across New Zealand, 1 million adults became eligible for their booster vaccine on Friday.

How Bay of Plenty businesses are adapting to working in red

Tauranga businesses are managing the challenges of red

'Steer clear of protected areas': Out-of-towners caught fishing at Mōtītī Island

The Mōtītī Protection Area came into force in August.

Livestream lets speedway rev up

Livestreamed meeting will showcase Baypark's three fastest classes

'Out of the blue' development: Hearing for new Te Puna bottle store adjourned

The development has left the applicant "extremely upset" and "disappointed".

Premium Debate: Subscriber views on the kiwifruit labour shortage predictions

Have your say by becoming a Premium subscriber.

Luke Kirkness: Why today's make or break for the Government

OPINION: Are we in for some Covid-19 reprieve with a border announcement looming?

'Negative effect': Police weigh in on Te Puna liquor store debate

The future of plans to open a second bottle store in Te Puna will be decided today.

'Not substantiated': Inquiry into councillor's claims of 'ageism', 'abuse'

The independent investigation cost the council $14,000.

Couple trapped in Aussie must repay $16,000 in pensions

The couple have been stuck in Australia for nearly a year.