Latest from Bay of Plenty

How you voted on New Zealand's pandemic response

We asked you several Covid-19 questions about the pandemic. Here's how you voted.

Actions in fast-paced, heated-up, drunk brawl were self defence, lawyer says

Crown and defence lawyers have given closing addresses in a Whakatāne murder trial.

New and cancelled routes: Refreshed Tauranga bus network launching next month

New and improved bus routes and timetables will be launched on November 15.

Bay regional councillors spent $134k in last financial year

The costs of individual councillors ranged from over $15k to under $1000.

Sean Wainui's whānau and friends seek Auckland travel exemptions to attend tangi

Officials are considering travel exemptions, but say there are limits to numbers.

Whakaari White Island defendants' trial not until 2023

The Whakaari/White Island defendants trial is not expected to take place until 2023.

Luke Kirkness: Stop pussyfooting around Covid-19 rule-breakers

OPINION: Hard punishments would stop any of these would-be rule-breakers

Letters: Growth doesn't pay for growth, ratepayers do

Our readers have their say.

Govt buys CBD sections for new $150m courthouse

More details have been revealed about the planned new $150m Tauranga courthouse.

Murupara kaumātua says locals waiting for 'better vaccine'

"We want the freedom to choose. We want a different vaccine," says Pem Bird.

Mauao base track to close on Wednesday

Signage and barriers will be in place at all closure points.

Keeping isolated BOP kids in school: Cash boost for programmes

Lockdowns led many students and their whānau to question why school was even necessary.

Luke Kirkness: We need Covid-19 targets from the Govt

OPINION: Is freedom just around the corner?

'It's going gangbusters': Is your property earning more than you?

If your property is in Mount Maunganui, the answer could be yes.

'A fantastic effort': How 'record numbers' were hit on Super Saturday

There were more than 6000 vaccines administered on Super Saturday in the Bay of Plenty.

Register here! Entries open for Tremains Real Estate Christmas Light Trail 2021

Can you spread a little Christmas cheer this year?