Latest from Bay of Plenty
Police warn gangs after major drug operation
Police arrested 20 Greazy Dogs members over alleged meth crimes in Bay of Plenty.
'Life-changing': International flights return to Hamilton Airport
Jetstar's first planes to Sydney and Gold Coast have taken off from Hamilton this week.
Wapiti burger takes Rotorua eatery to Wild Food Challenge final
Black Label Barbecue is a finalist in the Monteith's Wild Food Challenge today.
'Feeding kittens': Debate on supporting Rotorua's rough sleepers heats up
About 50 people attended a public meeting to discuss homelessness in Rotorua.
'I wept': White Island tragedy doctor’s anguish at child’s death
The young doctor started a rotation training in intensive care on the day of the disaster.
Rural vs urban economy: Who's doing 'the hard work' and which regions are booming?
ASB has released its Q1 Regional Economic Scoreboard: Food exports make an impact.
'Hot-box' murder: Accused says rival gang bigger issue than patched member's theft
Defence counsel says Mark Hohua died after falling on to concrete steps while fleeing.
CCTV of rider released after blind, deaf cancer survivor struck in hit-and-run
A motorcyclist overtook a car and struck Paige Johnson on a pedestrian crossing.
On The Up: Pie-fecta - Pie King's trainees claim top prizes in apprentice showdown
Both are training under Patrick Lam at Patrick’s Pies Goldstar Bakery in Tauranga.
Why Te Arawa's marae relay is becoming a community staple
The event returned after halting in the 1990s due to high traffic costs.
The case for Year 14s to play First XV rugby
The debate over Year 14s playing school sports has reignited with Marlborough Boys'.
Rotorua hit-and-run victim was deaf, blind and a cancer survivor
A motorcyclist hit Paige Johnson on a pedestrian crossing in a hit-and-run.
Paving the way to NZ's future, using robots and kiwifruit leather
Fieldays showcases NZ ingenuity with pollution-mapping robots and vegan leather.
'Priority location': Govt announces 189 new homes for Rotorua
'We’re backing community-led solutions to address the need here,' Minister says.
'We won't be funding it': Roads for 8000-home development debated
The development in Te Tumu is set to house 15,500 people when completed.
900km mission: 15-year-old's long ride to Parliament to support Māori wards
Jack, 15, will ride from Whakatāne to Wellington, starting on June 28.
'Lots of frost': NZ braces for sub-zero chill, possible 'heavy rain' before Matariki
Much of the South Island is set to plunge below 0C tonight and tomorrow.
Tribesmen's alleged 'hotbox' murder after gang member's unauthorised online shopping
Mark Hohua, known as Shark, was allegedly beaten to death by fellow gang members in 2022.
Waihī house fire: Probe into cause of man's death
What started a fatal house blaze in Waihī is still being investigated.
Why Rotorua's First XV victory over Hamilton is one for the ages
King's College celebrated a 23-17 victory over Auckland Grammar, securing the Cooper-Greenbank Cup.
'Do what's right': Shaken witness' call after hit-and-run
A motorbike overtook a car and hit a pedestrian on Edmund Rd.
BoP dairy targeted by armed robbers
Police recovered a stolen silver Mazda used in the robbery.
Police find gun, drugs in stolen van
The van was stolen in April and found on White St in Whitianga last week, police say.
'You can’t come in smoking your meth pipe': Lifewise CEO calls for crisis centre
Lifewise wants Rotorua triage facility for homeless with addictions, mental health issues.
What's in store from $1.4m+ changes at popular Mount Maunganui reserve
Tauranga council plans $400,000 pathway, cave barrier works then $1m+ playground upgrade.
Opinion: Why Govt spending on tourism is great news for Kiwis wanting to leave
OPINION: Louise Upston champions a $35m tourism package to boost growth.
Editorial: Rotorua's homeless dilemma highlights deeper social issues
OPINION: A business owner nearby lost revenue as customers avoided the encampment.