Latest from Bay of Plenty

On The Up: 'Sleeping in garages': How a charity is helping children in need this winter

'There’s lots of families sharing one house to try and save money.'

Downpours put Rotorua race meeting under threat

Early morning inspection will determine whether racing goes ahead today after heavy rains.

'Vulture': Accounts manager stole $88k, blames grieving boss

Kerryarna Pene stole nearly $90,000 over two years from the Rotorua Citizens Club.

Three-year flood map legal dispute ends in 'win' for landowners

Landowners can override council maps with a 'simple' stormwater assessment.

'I loved it': Veteran truckie reflects on 30 years on the road

“Seventy hours a week on the chipliner. If you enjoy it, it’s not work.”

The unlucky six: Stars who missed out on All Blacks jersey

Bob Graham was retained as Auckland captain over Wilson Whineray in 1963.

'We've had enough': Red Square protest opposes pay equity changes

Opponents say the changes will make it harder to successfully bring pay equity claims.

First stage of Tarawera sewerage scheme complete

The first homes are expected to be connected by the end of June.

On The Up: 'A powerhouse' - looking back at 40 years of Bayfair

It has grown from 27 stores to more than 140 stores and restaurants.

Tourism industry leaders push to get more Chinese visitors to NZ

That market has still only returned to around 60% of pre-Covid levels.

Veteran pilot Derek Williams retires after decades of Anzac Day flyovers

Williams survived two crashes, one in Cambridge in 2000 and another in Borneo in 2001.

Inside a council's new offices – and why it's paying $91.9m to lease, not own

Chief executive says owning and managing such a building is not 'core business'.

Four-vehicle crash on SH29 injures six, road now reopened

Six people were treated, with one in serious condition at Tauranga Hospital.

How a Tauranga festival is championing disability sports and inclusion

Festival of Disability Sport preview

'Huge flames': Carport blaze wakes neighbourhood

A carport fire in Sunnybrook was extinguished early this morning.

Mayor seeks extra $3.5m from regional council for $32.3m sewerage scheme

Residents have also described the 'unbearable stress' of the costs they face.

German tourist stabbed by drunk man who couldn't find his car keys

Kenneth Green swung a knife 35 times, stabbing the victim he had been drinking with twice.

Girl left with ‘large scar’ and ‘life-long’ trauma after dog attack at Auckland park

The dog attack occurred as a school holiday programme took place nearby.