Latest from Bay of Plenty

'Played for absolute suckers': Anger as council meets over Three Waters

"We probably won't be worse off but we sure as hell won't be much better."

Major changes coming to Bayfair roundabout this weekend

Traffic lanes are on the move.

Repairs complete after 'A3 poster-sized' sinkhole forms in SH2

The tomo has formed in the westbound lane on the Waitahanui Stream Bridge.

Tauranga pastor accused of Covid-19 health order breaches

Leon Samuels has been bailed on charges relating to two large protest gatherings.

'Huge expectation and hope': Iconic attraction's reopening buoys tourism leaders

The reopening comes on the cusp of summer, tourism providers hope for eased restrictions.

Vaccine mandate: Half of teachers at some schools don't want jab - principal

There are concerns for schools with large numbers of staff who did not want the vaccine.

Wanted: 100 employees at new multimillion-dollar facility

The recruitment has kicked off for the Winstone Wallboards plasterboard facility.

Prolific Te Puke tagger and vandal sentenced

A Bay teen has been sentenced in relation to multiple charges including tagging offences.

Bay councils grapple with Covid face masks, social distancing rules for meetings

Calls made for greater guidance from the Government over "challenging conditions".

Dawn Picken: So many reasons to be angry, so little time

OPINION: Vaccines are not on my list of reasons to be angry.

Father set fire to son: 'I still wake up screaming twice a night'

Victim with 'lifetime of healing' ahead is determined to be a better man despite attack.

Trick or treat or tracer app? How Halloween at level 2 could work

The Government is recommending that people create a QR code for their homes for Halloween.

'Unprovoked and aggressive': Rottweiler mauls top vet

Dr Liza Schneider doesn't know if she'll be able to operate again due to the injury.

Tauranga port optimistic for stronger FY2022 earnings

Good news for Tauranga port's shareholders at annual meeting.

Man facing raft of charges after gunpoint car theft and AOS callout near Taupō

Dramatic arrest in the bush near Taupō after alleged gunpoint car theft.

Jo Raphael: Can you forego barista coffee to get on the property ladder?

OPINION: Be prepared to lay your cards on the table for banks to give you a home loan.