Latest from Bay of Plenty

Arnie Meyer heroism recognised with France's highest national honour

A Tauranga based World War II veteran is remembered for his heroic deeds.

Police confirm 'water-related' death

Emergency services are responding to a 'water-related incident' in the Lower Kaimai area.

Watch: One year after the eruption - Whakaari commemorations

Today marks the one-year anniversary of the fatal eruption.

'How did this happen?' Letters with meeting invites arrived after meetings held

Council responding to more than 1000 queries as residents confused by letters.

Partial road closure at Bayfair roundabout

The partial closure is in preparation for the installation of ground improvements.

Firefighters investigating smoke on Mount Maunganui

A crew of firefighters are heading up the mountain on a 4WD.

Opinion: Relationship building needed for our youth

OPINION: The recurring theme of the truancy crisis is a breakdown in relationships.

Jo Raphael: Whakaari/White Island - My heart goes out to everyone affected

OPINION: Answers are needed to help victims heal.

Letters to the editor: Teacher-only days out of touch

OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.

Updated strategy to guide planning and provision of sport facilities

The BOP Spaces and Places Strategy 2020-23 builds on the first such strategy in 2017.

Regional council brings 'a multi-level approach to iwi engagement'

CouncilMARK is an independent programme that assesses how councils are performing.

City council's $285,000 byelection to carry on

'We are in a legislative process, it continues as is, the costs are the costs.'

New factory grounds blessed in Tauriko

The factory is planned to be operational in the second half of calendar year 2023.

Young surf lifeguards gain vital skills

Nineteen candidates aged 15-plus converged at Waihi Beach.

Bryan Gould: Investment bank could be a panacea to economy woes

OPINION: Government could establish an investment bank to stimulate economy.

Letters to the editor: Speed limit reduction illogical

OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.

White Island hospital staff speak of sights etched in memory

"The sheer volume of critically ill patients ... is something I've never experienced,"

'Cut up like a wild animal': Attack leaves teen needing 300-plus stitches

A Tauranga teenager lost three litres of blood and needed more than 300 stitches.