Latest from Bay of Plenty

Code brown: Poo problem plagues swimming spot for seven years

Health warnings have been reissued for key Bay swimming spots, including Kaiate Falls.

'One for all and all for one': How school leaders are navigating vaccine pass requirements

"I have to make sure that none of these kids miss out."

Gang harm reduction: Bay police 'doing things a better way'

Our region's unique way of tackling gang harm.

'I've lost my best mate': Surfer dad dies after brain aneurysm

'In my heart of hearts, I really believed he would pull through.'

Jo Raphael: No special treatment - Djokovic should be deported

OPINION: The minister should stick to his guns and cancel the visa.

Letters: Training for over-50 e-bike riders not needed

Our readers have their say

Revealed: How many people spent time in Rotorua MIQ

One recent returnee says the experience of Rotorua MIQ was hugely valuable in her life.

'Wake-up call': How new rubbish service is doing, six months in

'Our grandchildren and great-grandchildren will be proud of us.'

'It's ridiculous': 27 days before bank picks up home loan application

More home loans likely to be declined as banks 'deeper dive into your finances'.

Spat at, shoulder-barged, chased by car: Council staff targeted as assaults soar

During past 18 months, people are "more stressed around the potential Covid situation"

Luke Kirkness: We cannot afford to get complacent with the virus

OPINION: There are fears an Omicron outbreak could soon start — we need to be ready.

Letters: New senior e-bike riders need safety training

Our readers have their say.

Supermum and the seven athletes: 'I'm really just the taxi driver'

Seven kids, seven athletes - how super-mum makes it all happen.

Sun, surf and 320 litres of ice cream a day: Bay booms over holiday season

Businesses say the Mount will need more than the holiday influx to recover.

Brothers deny alleged Minden machete robbery

Two brothers will defend aggravated robbery charges at their jury trial.

Tauranga Half triathlon heading for a record year

The triathlon community hasn't been deterred.