Latest from Bay of Plenty

Liv hoping to take her chance in Tokyo

Liv Chance has put reconstructive knee surgery behind her to live her Olympic dream.

Jo Raphael: Let's keep world at arm's length until we're all jabbed

Opinion: Britain shouldn't throw in the towel and neither should New Zealand.

Man arrested after allegedly fleeing police, attempting carjack

A man has been taken into custody in Tauranga yesterday evening.

'Nightmare' unravelling of kerbside collection blamed on confusion and 'disconnect'

Councillor seeks answers: "This is one of the biggest hits we've taken reputationally."

Luke Kirkness: Potholes are there to be fixed, let's do it

Opinion: No one likes a pothole, so why aren't we doing more about fixing them?

'Relentless flow of cargo': 19 ships waiting to berth at Port

Peak kiwifruit season and global congestion and reduced capacity are affecting Tauranga.

Digger driver killed at Te Puna Quarry Park named

The digger driver who died after a crash at Te Puna Quarry Park was a volunteer.

Cause of Brookfield house fire still unknown

Emergency services have been called to Regent St in Brookfield.

'Record price': Waikato buyer pays over $1m for Ōhope apartment

The three-bedroom apartment boasts bush and ocean views.

Consent withdrawn for jet fuel tank farm near marae

The application was withdrawn while facing the court of appeal.

'Mr Credibility' Philip Sherry a 'true gentleman'

Legendary former TV broadcaster, and local councillor and 'gentleman' has died.

Bay Dreams lineup announced: Drum and Bass on the festival menu

The festival will return to the Mount on January 3, next year.

'Real partnership' with Māori: New Western Bay of Plenty council CEO on working with iwi

John Holyoake was welcomed with a pōwhiri on his first day as chief executive.

Bay of Plenty Regional Council boss pays tribute to Philip Sherry

BOP Regional Council chairman Doug Leeder pays tribute to former councillor Philip Sherry.

Business digest: Tourism Bay of Plenty appoints new GM

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Child neglect: Police take action against 71 in Bay of Plenty

Figures reveal how many people police took action against in the last five years.