Latest from Bay of Plenty Regional Council

Northland iwi wins top biosecurity award for Waipoua restoration project

Te Roroa is returning 900ha of former pine forest to native bush and food gardens.

'We're sorry': The organic dairy company that caused a right stink after illegally dumping wastewater

Waiū Dairy CEO: We're sorry, our actions don't represent the values of kaitiakitanga.

'Results speak for themselves': Bay's regional council puts abuse, ageism claims to bed

Councillors have been thanked for their professionalism after claims of abuse and ageism.

From Parliament to prison: How an Aussie politico ended up in a Kiwi remand cell

Tauranga man Tio Faulkner went from rubbing shoulders with Prime Ministers to an NZ jail.

Tauranga representation review sparks huge response

The city's future election could look very interesting indeed, going by some suggestions.

'Difficult decisions': Marae fears rising sea levels will force 'retreat' from whenua

'It's ... adaptation. We know climate change is coming,' say marae leaders.

'Significant' changes for methyl bromide use underwhelm

Changes are coming for use of the gas at the Port of Tauranga but locals aren't impressed.

Watch: Duelling HBRC candidates front up

Tom Belford might appear to be an easy favourite. But the last vote didn't go his way.

'A rich man's resource': How geothermal changes affected families

Changes have had "significant" impacts on health, social and cultural wellbeing of whānau.

Litres of oily sludge spills into Tauranga Harbour

The sludge discharged from a tanker truck, with some of it entering the water.

Sewage overflow triggers temporary health warning

A sewage overflow has caused contamination of the Wairere Stream.

Local Focus: Tauranga leads the way with electric buses

Quiet, free Wi-Fi, USB charging and the environment. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

New Zealand's unopposed politicians - and their salary bill

Hundreds of local politicians are elected unopposed to positions worth millions a year.

What's a fridge door doing on the beach?

Coast Care aims to educate next generation. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Critics' hate speech ensures Jordan Peterson stays popular

COMMENT: Peterson is bringing the degradation of public discourse into sharp relief.

Local Focus: Sprinkler ban a pain for 4-year-old Rylan

The council isn't sure when the sprinkler ban will end. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

School closed because of damage to bridge

Lake Rerewhakaaitu School is closed for the day as bus routes are changed

Edgecumbe: 'They said it wouldn't happen again'

Edgecumbe locals are taking aim at the regional council. Made with funding from NZ On Air.