Latest from Bay of Plenty

125 Covid cases; PM responds to protests across NZ

The new cases come as Aucklanders prepare to hit the shops tomorrow?

Comment: Jabs milestone deserves pinch of salt rather than bubbly

Opinion: Should the vaccine progress in Auckland be celebrated or met with caution?

How the council plans to capture 'silent' voices in campaign to shape city future

The campaign is aimed at those people who often dont get heard by the council.

Jo Raphael: One night of fireworks is not worth the hassle

OPINION: Let's bin fireworks sales and concentrate on big public displays.

Rob Rattenbury: The arts give us welcome distractions to make us smile

OPINION: Let's hope young artists can access funds to help establish themselves.

Regional House to get new $2.5m Civil Defence emergency coordination centre

The new emergency coordination centre was due to be completed by April 2022

Number of local dog attacks revealed, owners warned

Dog owners can be held to account if their pet attacks someone or causes injury.

Three Waters mandate upset: Mayors draft joint letter to PM

The mayor is still considering whether to sign a letter calling for a meeting with the PM.

'Life-changing and horrific': Mum raises mental health awareness after losing son

The couple believe school counselling support is needed to assist student mental health.

Bay of Plenty rugby's best of the best honoured at awards night

It was a night of honour, respect and a whole lot of mahi.

'Powerless': Rural school principal, four staff set to lose jobs over jab mandate

Several staff members have accepted the possibility they may lose their jobs.

Free kai and $20 Pak'nSave vouchers with the vaccine in Merivale

The clinics will run at the Merivale Community Centre on the next three Saturdays.

Local Focus: Council hopes to create 'Olympic-quality' skatepark

Tauranga City Council wants to hear from locals who love skateparks.

Iwi buys apartments for homeless: 'I dropped to my knees and cried'

'I grew up in a flea-ridden shed in South Auckland.'

State of Emergency declared in Gisborne, Sponge Bay residents left without power

A month's worth of rain has fallen in just 24 hours, with homes under threat.

'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."