Latest from Bay of Plenty

Biggest swells of 2021: North Island's east coast smashed

The swells are the biggest seen this year, lifeguard service says.

Who will look after your dog when you die?

"Sometimes animals were euthanased when their owners died..."

Letters to the editor: What about the pensioners?

OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.

Weather warning: Rain, wind set to strike North Island areas

A heavy rain warning is already in place for one area, and strong wind watches for others.

For the love of books: Secondhand bookstores thrive

Xanadu Book Exchange in Pāpāmoa is the largest used bookstore in the Southern Hemisphere.

'Heart of Pāpāmoa': $5.4m surf lifesaving building opened

Pāpāmoa's new surf club, plagued by delays due to Covid-19, has officially been opened.

Home-crowd advantage: Fifth time the charm for Magic?

Magic will face second-place holders, the Northern Mystics, in round 6 on Monday evening.

Katikati College principal resigns

Katikati College principal Carolyn Pentecost has resigned.

Benefit boosts 'like Lotto' for some, Budget offers less for others

Benefit rises will help people cover costs such as extra fuel, food, shoes or other goods.

'Win for Māori': Whakatāne District Council says 'yes' to Māori wards

The vote comes a day before another Bay of Plenty council makes their decision.

Pāpāmoa Ten 7: Rob Lemoto starts new Bay of Plenty role

The role is a 12-month secondment at Pāpāmoa, which is now a 24-hour station.

Jo Raphael: Why you should care about the Budget

OPINION: It's time to see what the Government has in store for our future.

About the Budget: What to know before the announcement

Opinion: Already the Government has dished out millions of dollars.

Gangsters' paradise: Police figures reveal the gang capital of NZ

There were 1058 gang members in October 2017 in the Bay. Now there are 1493.

Community in shock over potential closure of Kawerau mill

Owner Norske Skog has met with employees to begin consulting on future of operation.

'No plan, no future, no hope': Tourism bosses defeated ahead of Budget 2021

"It's hope that's kind of gone. And we are not seeing any future plan."