Latest from Bay of Plenty

Dawn Picken: The wisdom of the Stoics - give yourself a break this Christmas

Opinion: Realising what we could lose can help us appreciate what we have.

Is Tauranga housing market impossible for first-home buyers?

Property experts weigh in on whether it's harder to get on the property market today.

Stephanie Worsop: Are the gaps in our knowledge getting worse?

Opinion: Everybody has gaps in their knowledge, what's yours?

Can you light your barbecue this summer? New tool will tell you

The new Fire and Emergency New Zealand online tool was launched today.

Fijian-born Bay residents praying loved ones safe

Cyclone Yasa wreaking havoc on Fiji, and Bay of Plenty relatives share their concerns,

'Disgusting': The Christmas work lunch that left DHB staff feeling 'devalued'

Some health board workers threw their boxed Christmas lunches in the bin.

'Gutted': City councillors react after learning they will be fired

The decision to appoint a commission was announced on Friday but opinions are divided.

Christmas spirit: Port of Tauranga take ships full of retail goods

November and December have been busy months for the Port of Tauranga.

'The nuclear option': Minister confirms commission for Tauranga City Council

The decision comes two weeks after the minister's initial announcement.

Avoiding 'disaster': Many plans made, but can Smartgrowth partnership deliver?

That's the question the partnership's leaders explored in a meeting on Wednesday.

'I feel so grateful': Tetraplegic scales Mauao thanks to Trailrider

Trailrider a "game-changer for the elderly and people with disabilities".

Letters to the editor: No reason for the proposed 6.5% rates rise

LETTERS: Our readers have their say

Don't appoint a commission: All bar one councillor signs letter to minister

One councillor did not sign the letter and he won't say why - yet.

Minister Nanaia Mahuta to meet with council collective

The Minister will meet with Smartgrowth as she mulls commission for Tauranga

'Skilful' 82yo cannabis grower avoids jail

Police found 364 well-tended cannabis plants and multiple growing operations in a search.

Two-car crash in Athenree on State Highway 2

The crash happened at 7.15pm.

Bay Dreams road closures and what else to expect this holiday season

Traffic between Katikati and Tauranga is expected to be its heaviest in the new year.

Christmas Appeal: Bureta Physio stretches out helping hand for Foodbank

For the fourth year running, the team at Bureta Physiotherapy has the community in mind.