Latest from Bay of Plenty

Two moderate injury crashes in Tauranga, expect delays

Two injury crashes in Tauranga in the space of 15 minutes causes delays.

Health warning issued for Okawa Bay

A health warning has been issued for Okawa Bay at the western end of Lake Rotoiti.

Eastern Bay iwi put rāhui in place after island diving death

Police were called to a sudden-death incident at 8.45am near the Whakatāne Boat Ramp.

Katikati driver denies careless driving causing death charge

The driver of a car involved in a fatal crash in Katikati denies careless driving.

Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: The 'posse of moaners' vs the Government

OPINION: New Zealand's decision-makers deserve a blessed Christmas.

Why this engineering company gave a big donation to the foodbank

Tiaki Engineering Consultants' $3000 donation helps the foodbank through the holidays.

Rare measure to place rāhui on Whirinaki forest draws mixed reaction

Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Whare has placed a rāhui on Whirinaki Te Pua a Tāne Conservation Park.

'Concern' for Murupara: Four Covid cases, health provider offering 'range of services'

Just over half of Murupara's eligible population is fully vaccinated.

Call for businesses to hire 'Māori cultural advisors' to protect culture

This comes after it was revealed how a controversial DHB Covid-19 pamphlet was approved.

Boozed and banged-up: ACC pays millions for alcohol-related injuries

Fights, falling over and broken glass contributed to millions in ACC injury claims.

'It's about future generations': Multi-use arena 'positive' say those with most to lose

The arena would help cater to the already-overwhelming demand for event venues.

One seriously hurt in Bay of Plenty crash

Police close road after responding to a two-vehicle accident just after 8.30pm.

Two Covid-19 cases in Murupara as just over half of town fully vaccinated

Murupara is one of New Zealand's least vaccinated areas.

Luke Kirkness: Townies should get behind installing tanks to catch rainwater

OPINION: We should be well accustomed to droughts and water restrictions over summer now.

The Premium Debate: Subscribers have a say on 'buy now, pay later' schemes for alcohol

Have your say by going to bayofplentytimes.co.nz and becoming a Premium subscriber.

DHB staff had reservations about Covid pamphlet - but it was approved anyway

An independent investigation was made into how the brochure was released by the DHB.