Latest from Bay of Plenty

State Highway tragedy: Two pedestrians killed after motorcycle crash

Motorists are asked to delay travel and avoid the area if possible.

From gang life to farm life: How a ground-breaking employment programme is changing lives

Door-knocking in gang community is paying dividends by getting people jobs.

'Deeply sorry': Apology after paraplegic left alone in wet, bloody bed

Healthcare provider 'extremely concerned' about 'significant shortage' of support workers.

Dead expensive: As cemetery fees surge there's cheaper ways to rest in peace

OPINION: From DIY caskets to donating your body to science for a free cremation.

'No alternative': Long-term solution for SH35 could be weeks or months away

'People think it's like the end of the world' in community isolated by road's collapse.

Mental health and addiction support delivered by and for Māori

'Māori whānau want to access services that recognise their realities.'

'Disappointed': Cricket net vandalism latest in growing list

"We've seen a huge increase in the amount of vandalism we've had to deal with."

BOP to reap greatest reward from Govt promise of 8000 new homes

About $180million of infrastructure funding has been given to councils across the country.

'Made to feel like the other': Why MP wants 'discriminatory' law changed

Rawiri Waititi: "This is a stain on this country's democracy and it's a disgrace."

'Disrespectful' unveiling for iwi leader renews anguish for ex-wife, children

But an iwi leader says a lot of people needed the unveiling to heal.

Weather: Warning for Harbour Bridge tonight as heavy rain and gales set to hit Auckland

Streams and rivers could rise rapidly and flooding and slips are possible.

SH1 closed: One dead in two-vehicle crash near Taupō

Emergency services were called to the scene just before 10am.

Iwi threatens to blockade harbour over 'juggernaut' port's plans

The port says the Environment Court process is the correct place to debate the issues.

Diagnosed with skin cancer 4 times: Damage was 'done in my youth'

The 49-year-old has had four skin cancers cut from her body.

'More holistic view of education': Principals reflect on 2021 NCEA results

"It just has been harder for students to build consistent success."

Waka Kotahi's billion-dollar blowout on Bay roading projects

Only one of the eight projects has not increased in budget or completion date.

Waka Kotahi's billion-dollar blowout on roading projects

Only one of the eight projects has not increased in budget or completion date.

Steven Joyce: The motel generation deserves better

Opinion: The social housing shortage is a crisis of the Govt's own making.