Latest from Bay of Plenty

Boy, 12, injured in serious crash outside school

The crash happened just after 3pm.

More than 20 in Bay diagnosed with melanoma each week

'People will be dumbfounded by the idea there wasn't firm regulation in place.'

Completion of Thirty Eight Elizabeth development in sight

Removal of its first tower crane signalled completion of the development is in sight.

A fundraiser like no other: A cow, $2000 and hundreds of people

The Bethlehem School fundraiser sounds too outrageous to be true - but it is.

It's raining, it's pouring: A wet start to the week

The rain has settled in and will remain for a few days.

Local Focus: 'Everybody Eats' feeds bellies not bins

Behind the scenes of a slap-up meal with a difference. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

The upside of social media

OPINION: Social media is a cesspool. It's also a repository for good memories.

How Prince Philip left his mark on the Bay of Plenty

Locals react to the death of Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh.

2021 BOP Dairy Industry Awards: Who were the winners?

The annual awards dinner was held at the Awakeri Events Centre on Thursday night.

'Died doing what he loved': Ōhope man speaks about rescue bid

A man in his 40s died following a water incident at Ōhope Beach.

'It's heartbreaking': Kids go hungry as families struggle for basics

Charity waitlists are growing as the support they provide relies on donations.

Almost half of Bay lung cancer patients diagnosed in emergency rooms

Three quarters of patients in the Bay of Plenty died within three years of diagnosis.

'Safety is paramount': Bay people react as NZ suspends travel from India

Travel from India to New Zealand will be suspended from Sunday until later this month.

Man dies in water incident at Ōhope Beach

The man was pulled from the water but died in spite of medical attention.

Monica Cantwell killer Charles Coulam up for parole again

Charles John Coulam was convicted for murder and assault in December 1989.

Young girl in hospital after pool rescue

One person was taken to hospital in serious condition.