Latest from Bay of Plenty

'Utterly offensive': Seymour taken to task on apartheid comparison

Act's David Seymour compared the new Māori ward legislation to apartheid in South Africa.

Green light for new ratepayers group: 'So we can have a voice'

The Lakes residents will now have a unified voice.

Bargain hunting: Tauranga Rotary Book Sale offers 'huge variety'

The annual Rotary Tauranga book sale is on from March 5-7.

More than $640,000 given to Bay of Plenty groups

The total granted New Zealand wide was $4,575,163 to 277 organisations.

Top triathletes back in action for Ironman

This year's event will have a distinct Kiwi feel due to the Covid-19 border restrictions.

Wharekura students 'walk in both worlds'

Bay of Plenty's wharekura achieved some pleasing results in NCEA scholarship exams.

'Easy money': Unlocked cars targeted as property thefts surge

Police say there has been an upswing in property theft from cars in the past six months.

Game on: Women's club rugby draw released

The competition kicks off on April 11.

McLaren Falls Rd murder accused identity remains suppressed

A Bay of Plenty man is heading to trial after denying murdering another man in Omanawa.

Letters: An exciting time for arts in Tauranga

OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.

Proposed Whakatāne Mill closure a 'significant blow to the local economy'

The Eastern Bay of Plenty Economic Development Agency has spoken out about the proposal.

No vacancies: No World Cup semifinal for Bay Oval

Available accommodation in March 2022 has provided a sticky wicket for the World Cup.

Sitting your driver's licence? These testing spots have the best pass rates

Testing challenges - and driving instructors share their tips and tricks.

Our high motorcycle death toll and how it could be lowered

Bay of Plenty motorcyclists are being urged to attend free rider-safety talks.

210 jobs on the line: 80-year-old mill may shut down

The mill employs just over 210 people and is Whakatane's biggest private employer.

ACC invests millions in life-saving Tauranga tech

Robotics Plus was developing new technology to keep high-risk workers safe.