Latest from Bay of Plenty

The Premium Debate: why bowel cancer screening is so important

OPINION: Bay of Plenty Premium subscribers have their say.

Odd One Out wins art award

Ulemj Glamuzina's piece was the people's choice winner at a local awards.

'A lifesaver': Bowel screening programme rolling out in the Bay this month

Plus: The symptoms of bowel cancer and what to look out for.

Woman escapes burning car in Mount Maunganui

A car fire in Arataki last night has left one person injured.

Kiri Allan a loud beating drum for Te Puke

Local knowledge key for minister as she visits town to canvas wide range of issues.

Watch: Out-of-control car smashes into house, narrowly misses man

'I moved back and threw myself sideways - it was the only to get out of the way.'

Outlaw gangs to make NZ a safer place, says former drug kingpin

Billy Macfarlane says a tougher stance on gangs is needed.

'Worst case of emaciated dogs I have ever seen'

Two emaciated dogs and four puppies were rescued from Kaingaroa Forest overnight.

Lakes and Bay of Plenty allied health staff strike begins

The strike aims to achieve better pay for its allied health workers.

Rob Rattenbury: Pākehā need to be trusted with referendum on He Puapua

OPINION: We need a referendum on He Puapua, because progress depends on public support.

Civic precinct, infrastructure funding and rates: People to say what they think

The council received nearly 1200 written submissions, some are being spoken to today.

National launches Tauranga byelection campaign: Sam Uffindell 'humbled' to be candidate

"I think with Sam, we're on to a real winner," leader Christopher Luxon tells crowd.

Anne Tolley to business leaders: We're changing the council's culture

Commission chair Anne Tolley outlines the needs for Tauranga at City Leaders Lunch.

'Lucky': Breast cancer survivor walking and rowing 100km in May for charity

The charity aims to raise up to $50,000 to support breast cancer patients in the Bay.

Family, routine and social connection: The pandemic losses still affecting older Kiwis

'We can't expect people to go back to the way they were. We're all changed from this.'

'Targeting Māori': The police firearm figures worrying leaders

Actions predicated on race or the situation? Police firearm use data revealed.