Latest from Bay of Plenty

Tauranga records fourth hottest January temp, beaches still too dangerous to swim

The big waves are a combination of Cyclone Cody and the Tonga volcano eruption.

Cook's Beach boat ramp closed after surge damage

Bay of Plenty's east coast areas surveying the damage caused by 'wild tides'.

'We are so quiet nowadays': Hopes for a move to green traffic light setting

One cafe says it is serving just four or five customers per day.

'We not just survived but we thrived': Bay retail winners of New Year period

Bay of Plenty retail spending hit $57.6 million this holiday period, Worldline reports.

Rob Rattenbury: Our waterways are beautiful but deadly

Opinion: Perhaps the state can take a big step towards reducing NZ's water-death toll.

Why we shouldn't meet sharks' existence with fear

OPINION: Great white sharks might be apex predators but they don't kill many people.

'Kiwi hero': Former cop joins Thailand's fight against human trafficking

The former detective explains why the heartbreak of his role is worth it.

'Incredibly frustrating': Almost 40 drivers flout cellphone ban each month

Mobile phone use while driving in Tauranga and Western Bay shows no signs of slowing down.

Water use warning for Rotorua as streams decline

Regular periods of steady rain are needed to help curb declining water levels.

'Covid has changed the environment': Why retail theft is decreasing in the Bay of Plenty

Police say Covid-19 restrictions are giving thieves trouble.

Letters: Tauranga deserves answers on water supply

Our readers have their say.

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.