Latest from Bay of Plenty

New Zealand’s state highway pothole plague pitiful, subscribers say

Subscribers share their views on the state of the nation's roads.

Ram-raided vape store owner fears new rules will create 'black market'

Another says people are "panic-buying" ahead of the policy changes.

Second man charged with murdering Kawerau mum

Police say Korrey Whyman was shot inside a moving vehicle on a highway near Rotorua.

Bella Vista Homes former director loses bid for second appeal

Danny Cancian had requested to put forward fresh evidence.

'Next level': Special Olympian brings home gold, bronze medals

“You just feel that these World Summer Games are next level."

Sacked: Manager who avoided, refused onsite drug tests fails in bid for compo

She was asked to do the test but left site immediately. The next day she just refused.

The top three events Tauranga stands to make money from

"The city is ready and able to capitalise on the pent-up demand ..."

Waihī Beach: Flood issues top priority

The local Swat team is on the job, ramping up the need for flood protection measures.

Native trees illegally cut down on conservation land

A 600-year-old rimu is among the trees illegally felled.

‘Special but difficult’: Bic Runga reflects on hit album Beautiful Collision, 20 years later

Bic on her shows: "I hope people find it cathartic and maybe nostalgic.'

Mark Lister: Is the US dollar at risk of being dethroned?

The US dollar has been the world’s reserve currency for close to 80 years.

House destroyed by fire in Ōpōtiki

The house was 'well involved' when fire crews arrived.

'So many near-misses': 120 fines in 42 hours on 'chaotic' rat-run as safety fears rise

Businesses say some drivers are using the wrong side of the road or mounting footpaths.

City's potential $2.8b future: Extra 30,000 homes, 11,000 jobs, six-lane highway

But some of those living in the heart of the proposed changes say don’t go far enough.

Celebrating a 'rare' and 'highly respected' health leader

'Māori staff still remember him, and they’ve gone on to be national leaders.'

'Gang-related' brawl: Two more men face rioting and wounding charges in court

Police opposed bail for the pair.

Sports fields closed after heavy rain

Residents are also warned of more heavy rain over the weekend.

Who will win the Rugby World Cup? Young fans give their predictions

The youngsters had their say as they watched the All Blacks training in Mount Maunganui.