Latest from Bay of Plenty

Could Kamala Harris be the next US president?

OPINION: Could we have just met the next United States president?

Farm fined for discharging effluent which turned water green

The farm manager was also convicted and discharged.

Local apprentice hones his craft at national competition

The 2020 Apprentice of the Year competition finals were held at the weekend.

'Game-changer': What cyclists think about proposed Totara St safety upgrade

"It's a win-win in a lot of respects."

Bay women among new faces in Black Ferns

Four Bay of Plenty women have been named in the Black Ferns.

Unique new bike course for multisport festival

Expect some fast bike times on the new course which includes a closed highway.

Avid Pāpāmoa reader's new link to JK Rowling book

The 9-year-old "did a jig of happiness" when she heard the news.

Revealed: Rockshop Bandquest winners

The winning musicians came from Ōtūmoetai Intermediate.

Cars crash into tree, street light in Tauranga

Police were kept busy by multiple single-vehicle crashes.

New men's shed touted as option for future use of old Ōmokoroa Sports Pavilion

A decision on the future of a community hall has been stalled by a proposed men's shed.

Cricket: Three centuries in Bay of Plenty Cup

The rain held off long enough for some Baywide cricket fireworks.

Aucklander steals the show at Baypark Speedway

The 20-lap feature race provided plenty of entertainment.

'Walking on a tightrope': Charities feel Covid crunch

But it's not all "doom and gloom", says one financial specialist.

Stephanie Worsop: Where's the variety in little boys' clothing?

Girls' clothing racks are full of brightly coloured shirts, bedazzled overalls and more.

Local Focus: Pāpāmoa schoolkids on pest patrol

Children take part in Te Ara ō Wairākei stormwater work. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Tauranga mayor guest speaker at BOP Property Council

Powell addressed local property professionals about Tauranga's property landscape.

Inside Wanderlust Backpackers: 'We had to save our business'

A complete modernisation and rebrand is ready for backpackers and the domestic market.

He fainted in surgery on his first day, now he's health board CEO

From the bottom of the operating floor to the top chair, but how did he get there?