Latest from Bay of Plenty

Tauranga rental market in 'crisis', rents up, supply drops

The median weekly cost of rentals in Tauranga has risen $70 in the past year.

Multiple vehicles involved in McLaren Falls serious crash

The incident took place today about 2.40pm.

Police seek person who lit fire in vehicle

Police were alerted at 10.13am today.

Covid-19 outbreak: Monday update on latest cases

There are 91 community cases of Covid-19 nationally today

Tauranga among top 10 lucky Lotto districts, but one store takes cake

"They're happy, and seeing them happy, we feel happy," says one Lotto shop owner.

Water-related death near Whakatāne Heads, rāhui in place

Police said a man died in the incident.

Childcare teacher tests positive for Covid

BestStart in MacDonald St in Mount Maunganui is now closed

'Entrenched literacy problem': Bay of Plenty adults seeking literacy help doubles in four years

Education providers say literacy issues can affect every part of a person's life.

Bay primary schools prepare to manage mask-wearing

'We don't know what it is going to be like until we have them in our classrooms'

'We don't want a war': Members of the Ukrainian community share their fears as tensions escalate

Local Ukrainians are concerned for family who could be caught in the potential conflict.

Thousands a month: Model predicts Bay Omicron peak case numbers

But booster shots would make a difference to the number of cases, the ministry says.

From Parliament to prison: How an Aussie politico ended up in a Kiwi remand cell

Tauranga man Tio Faulkner went from rubbing shoulders with Prime Ministers to an NZ jail.

'Slow the spread': Unidentified Omicron 'almost certainly' in Bay

Health officials are asking Bay residents to mask up in public this long weekend.

Couple convicted for laundering nearly $1m of drug proceeds

Pair laundered money through their food business.

Letters: Why are Welcome Bay's footpaths slowly disappearing?

Our readers have their say.

Te Puke woman's heartfelt wish to do more for Tonga

Te Puke friends have spoken to their relatives in Tonga and applaud relief efforts.