Latest from Bay of Plenty

Arson trial: Couple accused of burning down house for $85,000 windfall

A man and a woman are accused of burning a house down to gain money from insurance.

Jo Raphael: why we must act now on climate change

OPINION: Climate change is real and it's happening now.

Two taken to hospital after three-vehicle crash

The crash was reported at 8.28pm.

Health Ministry cleared Covid-infected ship for berthing, says Maritime NZ

It happened despite knowing the ship was connected to an Australian Covid case.

Covid on cargo ship, unvaccinated port workers - how high is the risk?

"There are quite a few things that are on our side" - professor Michael Baker.

Port workers angry over 'shambolic approach' to ship with infected crew

Staff were brought back to work after they'd been in contact with the Rio De La Plata.

Covid-infected ship: Only 9 of 98 Tauranga port workers vaccinated

Nine of the 98 port workers were fully vaccinated and two had received their first dose.

Live: Anxious Covid wait for Tauranga port workers; no new community cases today

More details are expected about a Covid outbreak on a container ship off Tauranga.

Bryce Heard: Why are farmers frustrated? We've got short memories

OPINION: Many of today's farmers are the grandchildren of people like my father.

Four deaths, five days: How a rampage has left families broken

Three heartbroken mothers speak out about coping with their loved ones' brutal deaths.

The state of Bay hospitals: Operating theatres at capacity, $15m to build more

Growing waiting lists and missed targets for elective surgery are the cause.

Council takes action on climate change, 'albeit 30 years too late'

Fewer frosts, hotter days and a higher chance of extreme rainfall events are likely.

Police investigating unexplained death in Katikati

Emergency services were notified about the death on Wednesday.

Bay of Plenty nurses 'bordering on unsafe' work conditions

The DHB has sought legal advice, concerned about staffing levels on strike day.

'Baby Royal' killer loses appeal against sentence, minimum sentence

Surender Mehrok was jailed for the manslaughter of a 14-week-old boy.

Community grants to increase after record surplus

BayTrust's net equity has reached an all-time high.