Latest from Bay of Plenty

‘I’m not giving every waking hour’: Meet the employees who are quiet quitting

The phrase means doing what you're paid to do, without going 'above and beyond'.

Man killed in Ōpōtiki was boss of Mongrel Mob Barbarians

Police are on high alert due to the gang presence in the area.

One hour, two ram raids, two businesses burgled

Police have confirmed stolen vehicles were used to gain entry.

Luke Kirkness: From tragedy to triumph: How we can reshape water safety in New Zealand

Surfers making a splash in water safety show giving power to the people is key.

Tauranga Lotto player scores $23K

The winning Tauranga ticket was sold at New World, Gate Pa.

'A lot' of people don't know what it does, but this company is one of NZ's best to work for

'We are a very quiet company. If you know what we do, you know who we are.'

‘Red patches everywhere’: Heavy gang presence in town after man’s death

Gang members “coming into town thick as anything … and there’s cops everywhere” - resident

Cloud nine or clouded minds? Why we need to take a harder line on vaping

Opinion: We need to follow Australia's hardline measures.

Declining or flourishing? MP wants 'clarity' on reef life two years after fishing ban

The regional council says it will take time to see if change is happening.

'Iconic' Art Deco winery building becomes $12m clubhouse for retirees

It comes as another Bay retirement village opens a $30m new residential aged care centre.

Students' CBD struggle: 'Why do we have to fight for parking every single day?'

A university student was floored by the lack of cheap carparks near the city campus.

Western Bay council could put off Annual Plan adoption

The final decision will be made on June 14, when the council’s Annual Plan Committee meets

Hands off free contraception, National

OPINION: Find somewhere else to save dollars and leave contraception alone.

Teacher accused of pushing student cleared of wrongdoing at emotional hearing

The tribunal found there was not enough evidence to prove the charge.

Parents lining up at liquor stores as kids go hungry - and other sad tales of booze harm

'Ōpōtiki has 14 liquor outlets ... Ōpōtiki has a population of 9300.'

New ECE policy poorly thought-out, say subscribers

OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.

Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: If we want better government, we have to do our bit

OPINION: I used to think young people had no interest in voting - now I'm not so sure.

Crews dampening hot spots after large building fire

Fire and Emergency crews were called at 11.18am.