Latest from Bay of Plenty

'Degraded': Youngest regional councillor speaks out over 'abuse'

'I made the decision not to re-stand after having a whole lot of abuse'.

Kawerau records first Delta case

The case was one of four announced in the Bay of Plenty today.

Matt Cowley: Our labour force drought is about to get dryer

OPINION: Government must prioritise home isolation for low-risk, skilled overseas workers.

$10k scholarship recipient 'extremely privileged'

Hosea Watson is completing his master's degree next year.

Revealed: Are the leaders you voted for vaxxed?

Not all elected members will say whether they are vaccinated.

Zizi Sparks: Are MIQ changes too risky?

OPINION: I hope the Government has through about enforcing the rules.

Backing Bridges: National supporters have their say

Tauranga MP the first candidate to confirm an intention to run in the race next Tuesday.

90% by Christmas? How the Bay's vaccination rate is tracking

The DHB predicts the region will reach the 90 per cent first-dose target next week.

After Dark Festival looking for artists to make Tauranga shine

Tauranga's new light festival on the lookout for artists and creatives.

Constable had sex with women he picked up on the beat

Officer resigned before employment investigation was finished.

Locals' reactions to Collins dumping, Bridges' demotion

A local National Party member is "stunned" by Simon Bridge's sudden demotion.

'They're everything that's good about charity': How Rotorua is supporting the foodbank

Tauranga Te Papa Rotary collecting cans or cash donations for the foodbank this weekend.

'I enjoy doing things for other people' - Lyn's reward is knowing she's made a difference

Lyn has been donating kid's food packs for 25 years, and she's not slowing down.

Jo Raphael: There's a light at the end of the tunnel for Kiwis to fly home

OPINION: It's about time a plan was in place to open our borders.

Three students test positive at two Bay of Plenty schools, one volunteer at another

Parents were advised of the positive cases via email.

'It's an early Christmas present': Travel industry reacts to end of MIQ

Travel agent says the news is like "the end of a war" but tourism operators are cautious.