Latest from Bay of Plenty

‘You guys are all we’ve got’: Mount air quality report sparks plea

A report on premature deaths and pollution could be a tool in BOPRC’s kit to clean the air

Macron mishap: Transport agency reprints signs after error spotted

The signs were put up this week, and taken down less than 24 hours later.

'Consequences, not holidays': Mum's horror at penalty after son kicked in face

His mother says the school's punishment decision after the 'vicious' attack is too light.

Mongrel Mob murder trial: Crown closes case against trio

Crown: 'This murder would not have happened without these three defendants.'

'Overwhelmed with emotion': Students finish gruelling 40-hour challenge for mental health

The group did 40 hours of biking, swimming, gym sessions and other physical activities.

New role for Todd Muller announced

Muller served as the MP for Bay of Plenty from 2014 until his retirement this year.

Near-record temps in BoP but rain is on the way

Kawerau recorded the highest temperature in the region.

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

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

'Monster': Gangster's victim slept with a bat after being kidnapped and beaten

'I’m going to go and get the clean-up gear and a gun,' Filthy Few member told victim.

Hipkins in Tauranga: Labour leader addresses five hot election topics

Hipkins: 'Watch this space ... there hasn’t been enough competition in the grocery sector'

Chris Hipkins hits Tauranga on campaign trail

The Labour leader is in blue territory today.

Congestion eases on Hewletts Rd after morning incident

Iwi protest over long-running issue in Tauranga.

'Team effort': How a new one-day testing programme is speeding up the kidney transplant process

One 42-year-old mother-of-four said the programme had been "a great help".

'Excessively low': Questions raised over Waka Kotahi pothole damage payouts

Motorist who fought for a payout believes that agency makes it as “difficult as possible”.

'Absolutely devastating': Homeless man's tents, treasured items stolen

Possessions worth thousands of dollars were stolen.

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.