Latest from Bay of Plenty

Bagpipes, bad singing: The sounds irking a city and which suburb complained most

'Urban sprawl' on shrinking sections a factor in noise complaints: planning researcher

Watch: Pro tips for rolling the perfect summer icecream scoop

Seasoned scoopers share the secrets of a delicious trade.

Road worker critically injured after being hit by car driven 'at speed'

Man charged after worker struck, nearby staff assaulted and threatened.

Mains break causes discoloured water in CBD, Avenues

Tauranga City Council has issued some advice.

Young Kiwis at Harvard University on meeting Jacinda Ardern, campus culture

'It’s awesome to have her joining our little Kiwi Harvard community.'

Climate wrap shows how Bay's 2023 weather bucked norms

Temperatures were 'above' or 'well above' average for much of NZ last year.

He bought a 32ft yacht instead of a house. Now, he's planning a two-year mission to Wales

Sailor most excited to 'see how I react when situations aren’t going that well'.

Tributes flow after highly respected iwi leader dies

The leader was a pivotal figure in Treaty settlements.

Chopper case: Dog owner's son in court over abusive Facebook pages

'Don’t do anything stupid like that again', says judge.

Best of Premium 2023: Couple reveals what it takes to buy a supermarket store

They courted playing netball, now Darren and Karen Huston own a New World.

So you want to quit your job? How to get hired after 50

Recruiters' top tips for overcoming age discrimination in the employment process.

Woman's death in Tauranga not suspicious, police say

Police were called to an Aria View property in Bethlehem on Sunday evening.

Health battles to Hairy Maclary: Our top 10 videos of 2023

Visual journalists Alex Cairns and Andrew Warner share their top five videos from 2023.

'Your new heart is in the helicopter': Transplant recipient speaks about lifesaving procedure

Without it, “I would’ve been dead”, the 70-year-old said.

'I talk to him every day': Woman speaks about losing her partner of almost 30 years

Jean's partner, Bruce, died in 2022 after almost a decade of living with heart disease.

Editorial: Uplifting survival tale also highlights water safety basics

OPINION: Our editorial on the critical issues raised by Will Fransen's survival story.

'Happy and vibing': Thousands turn up for Juicy Fest

One festivalgoer said the artists playing reminded her of her 'high school years'.

Best of Premium 2023: 'Freaks me out': Kiwi nurse 'clears $170k' in Australia, primary teacher makes $97k

Carmen Hall speaks to 8 NZ health workers and teachers chasing their dreams in Australia.