Latest from Bay of Plenty

Sadness, questions over closure of Our Place

After three-and-a-half years, Tauranga's container hospo village will close.

Another ram-raid at Whakatāne Michael Hill Jewellers

Police found the vehicle of interest a short time later.

Letters: Daffodil Day loss 'devastating' but charity still grateful

Our readers have their say.

Rubbish dumpers' mess cost ratepayers thousands

Disposal costs for dumped rubbish is costing Bay ratepayers tens of thousands of dollars.

Goodbye, Willow St: Long-awaited council CBD move takes 'first step'

The central library and council customer service centre will begin moving from January.

Persistent ash emission from Whakaari/White Island volcano

Ash emission has been occurring at the volcano since early this morning, Geonet says.

Letters to the editor: Anti-vaxxers need to adopt social responsibility

Bay of Plenty Times readers have their say.

RIP Ice: 'Legendary' police dog remembered

Ice the police dog has been remembered as one of the best.

Pasifika passport incident: DHB apologies; community trust breached

A meeting between the Pasifika provider and the health board resulted in positive steps.

Jo Raphael: Level 3 is level 4 but with takeaways and online shopping

OPINION: Sadly, the Government has not classed throw cushions as essential items.

Rob Rattenbury: Thank you Mike Moore, for your inspiration

OPINION: It is amazing what you look to when you face cancer.

'Record week' for Bay of Plenty Covid-19 vaccinations

It comes after the DHB has missed its weekly target for the past seven weeks.

DHB says sorry for requesting passports from Pasifika community at vaccinations

The Bay of Plenty District Health Board has apologised for the "failure"

'The programme is needed': Millions spent on free lunches in Bay schools

More than 100 Bay of Plenty schools are taking part in the lunch programme.

How to declutter your garage in five easy steps

Kiwis are accumulating more and more possessions, which take up valuable garage space

Fire at Ōpōtiki health service

Fire investigator at blazing medical centre that provides Covid testing.