Latest from Bay of Plenty

New community centre to be a 'beacon of hope and optimism' for Merivale

The new community centre will be built by December 2022.

No damage to train tracks after drilling rig crash

Two train services were affected by the accident.

'It has only ever been the kids': Youth worker inspired by Merivale community

Rachael Wilson has been working at the community centre for two years.

Jo Raphael: Teach children early on about the value of saving

OPINION: Buy now, pay later can be convenient, but don't let it get out of hand.

Why DHBs need to be more flexible over aged care

OPINION: why the residential care industry just keeps growing.

All you need to know: Western BOP kerbside rubbish and recycling collection

Almost 17,500 eligible households received new bins

'Accident waiting to happen': Residents share concerns on new bins

Residents believe bins are too large and there is insufficient kerb space for all bins.

Brrrr! Polar blast on the way

A cold air mass straight off the Antarctic ice shelf is hitting parts of New Zealand.

New gardens for Garden and Art Festival trail sought

BOP Garden and Art Festival trail organisers seek new entries for 2022 event.

Want it? Meat, car warrants, fry pans - you can buy it all now and pay later. But should you?

'People don't have to save anymore, if they want it, they buy it.'

Fatal crushing: Former driver confirms 'faults' with truck prior to 'terrible event'

Truck driver testifies in day five of a coronial inquest into the tragedy.

Rates to rise 15% for homeowners, 33% for commercial landlords

Big decisions include building Papamoa East Interchange earlier, new Memorial Park pool

SH2 near Bayfair to close for weekend in July

A section of the highway will be closed during the first weekend of July.

'It could be anywhere': Covid data expert's warning for Bay

Close contacts in Tauranga have tested negative but the risk remains.

'Unique opportunities': Mount elder housing villages valued at $23m to be sold for private development

The net proceeds of the sale will be held in a reserve for elderly and social housing.

Truffle hunt in full swing

There are over 300 truffle farms, known as truffières, in New Zealand.