Latest from Bay of Plenty

Multiple crews battle buildings on fire at former sawmill

At least 12 fire trucks responded.

Third man arrested after Whakatāne murder

He is due to appear in Tauranga District Court today.

What it would take for Bay rental prices to 'tumble'

Supply is up and demand is down - but the local market is still stubbornly 'tight'.

Tauranga ferry service plans progress but only if public are on board

And a respected Auckland politician has weighed in, saying it should've happened already.

Freedom campers outstay welcome in Pāpāmoa

Campers say they're actually quite nice people trying to get by in an 'expensive' world.

Local hospitals urge visitors to wear masks for patient and staff safety

Staff at Tauranga and Whakatane Hospitals ask visitor wearing masks and social distance.

Trial pump track, half-basketball court coming soon to The Lakes

The trial pump track will be open from next week.

BOP Times gets shout-out on popular Netflix show

The regional newspaper was mentioned in the popular Netflix series.

$4300 e-bike giveaway: Family sharing one car declared the winners

Electrify NZ Tauranga owner-operator Dan Wallace wanted to give back to the community.

Whakatāne pool prompts call to apologise for council 'mistake'

Built in 2017, the pool has been a source of discontent in Whakatāne ever since.

Dr Tony Farrell: Documentary on booze confronting but necessary

OPINION: What is now required is a legislative change to stop the continuing harm.

Man virtually dies in rescue flight, credits 'guardian angel' for survival

Amputee Paul Foote shares his story about his TECT Rescue helicopter lifesaving mission.

2022 Toi Ohomai Baywide Premier Women's Club Rugby final preview

The stage is set for the 2022 Toi Ohomai Baywide Premier Women's Club Final on Sunday.

Hitting rock bottom: Ex-boozers on Dry July and beyond

Taking it to the limit: Many Kiwis give up grog only after suffering serious consequences

Premium Debate: Firefighters threaten industrial action

OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say over the firefighters' strike action plan

Sonya Bateson: There's a reason abortion is referred to as healthcare

OPINION: It may sound like an oxymoron but, in my opinion, abortion saves lives.