Latest from Bay of Plenty

'Anti-vaxxers' under fire for holding public event

DHB advises people to get vaccination information from trusted medical professionals.

Jo Raphael: There's something in our water

OPINION: Bay Olympians' great medal haul to date in Tokyo is down to sweat and sacrifice.

'Mana Māori': Tauranga Moana kaumātua Kihi Ngatai laid to rest next to Maria

'He was ready to go'.

This high school has more Olympic gold than most countries

Lisa Carrington and Stacey Fluhler have more gold medals than most countries competing.

Tauranga Moana mourns as Kihi Ngatai laid to rest

Respected kaumātua Dr Kihi Ngatai, QSM, is being laid to rest today.

Māori flag to fly at BOP regional council buildings

The last surviving designer of the flag says the move is "awesome".

Vehicle crashes through worksite

The crash was reported at 10.32pm.

'Already started looking': Pensioner considering leaving Tauranga due to rates rises

This comes after an average rates rise of 15 per cent was adopted in the Long-term Plan.

Arrest after man allegedly throws items off building

Police set up a cordon to limit public access while the incident was resolved.

Opinion: Supermarket industry needs a fair shake of the sauce bottle

OPINION: Farmers' and supermarkets' margins need more balance.

Elective services disrupted for specialist doctors stop work meetings

Doctors across the region will attend the meetings this week.

'Homeless' liquor ban unsuccessful but 12th Ave residents still 'relieved'

Intimidation, defecation, urination, vomit and pre-8am drinking prompted the petition.

'Too scared to move': Rental shortage and price hikes hit Tauranga and Rotorua

Majority of landlords cared about their tenants but were regarded as 'evil' and 'greedy'.

Dairy labour shortage: 'I'm doing 16 hours a day minimum'

''If you are in a shop you can lose a customer so be it, but you can't lose a cow.''

Jo Raphael: Balance between personal responsibility and public safety

OPINION: Councils must ensure public safety when projects are designed to draw people.

Tauranga-born nurse relishing her Navy Reservist role

Tauranga-born Krystal Sims juggles her nursing studies and navy reservist roles.