Latest from Bay of Plenty

Samantha Motion: The case for restricting dogs on beaches - to benefit dogs

OPINION: The Bay of Plenty is a great place to live or holiday with a pooch.

Feedback sought on Marine Parade boardwalk extension

Draft concept design and illustrations were are available on the council website.

Spirit of giving: Port donates $10,000 to Foodbank Christmas Appeal

This is the 12th year the Port of Tauranga has donated to the foodbank.

Eight tips to ease your Covid anxiety as we head into 2022

Kiwis have high hopes for a better 2022, but it's still easy to succumb to worry.

Baypark Speedway finally getting into gear after 'super disappointing' delays

World-class racers talk about the impact Covid-19 has had on their beloved sport.

Heavy rain in Bay of Plenty prompts water contamination warning

The warning has been issued following heavy rainfall

Large slab of pounamu found in bush in Bay of Plenty

Police are looking for the owner of a large piece of pounamu found in bush.

Jo Raphael: 'Racial profiling' should not still be happening in 2021

OPINION: Teen's experience shows New Zealand has more work to do.

Councillor's conduct to be investigated

It stems from alleged 'misinformative' comments on a local Facebook page.

Road blocked: Fallen tree narrowly misses parked car

A fallen tree is blocking 9th Ave for the next two hours.

'Success', or 'waste of money'? How many took My Tauranga Vibe survey

"My recommendation is to put it in the bin and start again."

Family violence strategy good sign, frontline workers say

Front-line groups react to the government's family violence elimination strategy.

'Best Christmas present': Families prepare for tearful reunions with Auckland loved ones

Families are reuniting with their Auckland based loved ones, just in time for Christmas.

'Racial profiling': Māori teen in tears after store employee calls her 'undesirable'

'I don't know why she said that. It has really hurt me."

'Ultimate vibe was whānau': Iwi-led vaccination clinic a 'success'

The drive-through vaccination event took place at Sulphur Point Marine Park on Saturday.

Luke Kirkness: Let's stop making life out like it's a bed of roses

OPINION: The sooner people realise life isn't easy, the better