Latest from Bay of Plenty

Simon Bridges' advice for successor, and why he wouldn't change a thing

The National MP hopes his replacement will 'keep it real'.

Search under way for missing fisherman near Opotiki

Police say Coastguard New Zealand is conducting a search.

Latest Covid-19 update: New cases and more deaths

There were nearly 6000 new cases reported and over 500 hospitalisations.

'It saves lives': Kristie Purton could still be alive if Trikafta was available

The second 'Cystic Sister' died in 2019 from cystic fibrosis.

TikTok doesn't have to be a black hole your time disappears into

Opinion: Everything in moderation, including social media, says Zizi Sparks.

Business digest: Two new shareholders at Veros

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Car crash on Pāpāmoa Beach Rd leaves five injured, one seriously

A car crash on Pāpāmoa Beach Rd has resulted in serious injury.

Surfing life's obstacles: 11-year-old doesn't let hearing loss affect love of surfing

'You get that sense of happiness and a safe place to do what you love doing.'

'Appalling process': Muller presents petition to review fishing ban

The Bay of Plenty MP presented his petition to a parliamentary select committee.

Storm in a teacup: Why is the weather forecast sometimes wrong?

Ex-cyclone Fili was expected to do a lot more harm than it did.

Shocked property owners set to lose parts of sections

The regional council's plan to build a stopbank along the river has upset local residents.

National Party nominations close for Tauranga byelection

The byelection will be held on June 18.

Premium Debate: Subscriber views on injured woman's two-hour ambulance wait

To have your say, go to bayofplentytimes.co.nz and become a Premium subscriber.

Opinion: Golf, horses, houses - it's not yet time to choose the city's priorities

OPINION: Some suggestions for the future of the land are short-sighted.

Comment: Civic amenities a reflection of city's residents

OPINION: What do our public investments say about our city?

Businesses ready to say 'g'day' to Aussies this Easter

It's not just the Easter bunny hopping into the Bay this weekend, businesses say.