Latest from Bay of Plenty

'Take the pressure off': Support workers now paid for work travel

Support workers were previously paid the minimum wage while driving between client visits.

Crash victim's whānau still 'in denial' and angry

The family of a Ngongotaha fatal crash victim have spoken out about their deep loss.

Waikato Hospital covers bill for patient transfer to Tauranga, for now

Cancer patients have been transferred to Tauranga Hospital after the cyber attack.

Big profits: Tauranga properties make median $402,500 resale gain

CoreLogic: Resale gains were "stronger than ever" across the country.

'Disappointed but not surprised': Race commissioner reacts to racist jeers

"Racist comments do affect people's wellbeing."

Backpacker's killer denied parole, future release considered

Coulam is still an 'undue risk' but work is going into his potential release this year.

What brought two All Black legends to Rotorua?

Rugby royalty was in the Bay of Plenty on Friday.

Katikati Community Centre gets $105k BayTrust grant

"It is a big benefit for us and we're most grateful ..."

Police search for missing 14-year-old

Police have concerns for her safety and well-being.

Zizi Sparks: People deserve to be able to do their jobs without abuse

Opinion: Abusing people trying to do their jobs is unacceptable.

Steamers lock in fixture with Super Rugby opponents

The pre-season fixture will be held on July 16.

Pedestrian hit by car on Te Puke Highway

Emergency services responded to reports of a crash about 8.15pm.

Fatal crash driver was on P, boozed, driving wrong way on SH2

Driver admits manslaughter. Crash victim was heading home to his wife and kids after work.

Driver says he can't remember crash that killed adored nurse

Whakatane nurse Sheila Bugden (nee Cheng) died in the crash near Rotorua.

'They were our pets': Sheep bloodbath devastates owners

Ewes lay dead with their unborn lambs ripped from their stomachs.

Local Focus: Electron racing along Pāpāmoa's waterways

Much more affordable than entering the America's Cup. Made with funding from NZ On Air.