Latest from Bay of Plenty

Local Focus: V8 Trike Tours to make up lost ground in Rotorua

'Cruise ship operation was 80 per cent of our income'. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Samantha Motion: What happened at Tauranga's council could happen anywhere

OPINION: How do we stop what happened in Tauranga from happening somewhere else?

Speedway: Tauranga speedster back on track

Barry Muir's Furniture Gallery Super Saloon Car Series ends this weekend.

Tauranga council: Govt papers reveal possible five-year intervention

And substantial property rates increases could be on the cards for the next few years.

'It's our whenua': Matakana Island community unites as fire rages

Firefighters have been battling the pine forest blaze since it broke out on December 13.

More than 120 drink-drivers stung in Tauranga and Rotorua

Drink-driving

Hit for six: Mount beachgoers surprised by Black Caps at the beach

The Black Caps were at the beach ahead of the big Boxing Day Test

'Nursing enriched my life': Former Tauranga nurse honoured

Margaret Pringle looks back on her nursing career for the International Year of the Nurse.

Bay of Plenty paw-lice pup heads into retirement

Amazing Asta queen of the streets for seven years.

Two rescued, one helped after water incident

The harbourmaster is reminding people to wear life jackets after the incident.

From Coast to Country: Brian Kelly moves radio shows

The change will take place from January 25 on the new Gold AM radio show.

Golden end to challenging year for artistic swimmers

Artistic swimming was formerly known as synchronised swimming.

Jo Raphael: The age-old conflict between landlords and tenants

OPINION: Who is the villain - the landlord or the tenant?

Your ultimate guide to summer music festivals in the Bay of Plenty

The events will be drawing thousands to the region and millions in economic boosts.

Hamilton homicide: Oz whānau of woman killed in front of children miss funeral

Ngawai Himiona is being farewelled in Tauranga this morning.

Local Focus: 'The hardship has got harder'

Demand greater than ever at Tauranga Community Foodbank. Made with funding from NZ On Air.