Latest from Bay of Plenty

Gang boss apologises for street attack, fresh threats made at meeting

The gang boss claimed he did his best to stop the fight escalating.

$630k smash and grab: Teen jewellery thief sentenced after brazen mall raid

A hooded trio was filmed raiding a Michael Hill Jewellers store in a Bay of Plenty mall.

Supreme Court denies Bella Vista developer's bid to appeal convictions

The court ruled the appeal application did not have 'sufficient prospects of success'.

'Living and breathing in their classrooms': Te ao Māori curriculum launched

The new te ao Māori curriculum encompasses te reo Māori, local tikanga, history.

'Caused a lot of pain': Election candidates back review of retirement village law

'Frankly, this piece of legislation has not been delivering as it should be.'

Why this secretive bird population is now thriving near Rotorua

There are 289 breeding pairs in the forest - NZ's second-largest population.

'Win-win': 500+ council staff get free bus travel in $100k initiative

One residents' association backs it but another questions the benefits.

Online subscribers react to questions over pothole payouts

OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.

Serious injuries after incident involving truck and a tree on SH33

The tree is partially blocking the road.

Mark Lister: A turning point for the labour market?

OPINION: After a strong few years for the US labour market, cracks are starting to appear.

Stylists' tips: Noughties revival in spring fashion trends

A few Y2K trends are reemerging thanks to fashion’s cyclical nature.

Woman facing raft of charges after incident in Whakatāne

The woman remains in custody.

Pāpāmoa lucky Lotto player wins $19,802 in last night’s draw

Fourteen second-division tickets were won in last night's draw.

The Premium Debate: Online subscribers react to Mike Hosking's take on Luxon winning campaign for National

OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.

$200k-$300k a year: The workers doubling their money in Australia

Australia aggressively markets jobs with significant salaries and relocation packages.

One in custody after armed police block road

The road had earlier closed between 12th Ave and 13th Ave.

Kiwis ‘chip in’ to help autistic boy who claimed golf title after only playing three rounds - ever

He accomplished the staggering feat using borrowed clubs and wearing basketball shoes

Ngahi Bidois: My Pākehā wife walks in my world and I walk in hers

OPINION: The process of developing of te reo Māori speakers in our whānau took 30 years.