Latest from Bay of Plenty

'Be very vigilant': Woman's warning after four unauthorised purchases in fortnight

'It is just lucky that I had a little bit of savings ... I would have been screwed.'

Local Focus: Tauranga byelection candidates talk traffic

It's an issue that affects everybody, but what solutions are the candidates proposing?

College may face 'formal intervention' over controversial marriage claim

The ministry has also revealed it told the college a month ago to remove the line.

Western BOP homicide: Police name man found dead

A forensic scene examination continues at the property in Whakamārama today

5600 sign petition for investigation into alleged 'abuse' at Bethlehem College

The school is also investigating after fruit was thrown at students at a silent protest.

Disabled teen's 'can-do' attitude shines on rugby field

The student, born with partly-formed arms, is competing in an annual rugby tournament.

Auckland, Bay of Plenty Lotto winners score $500,000

One winner from the Bay of Plenty was drawn with 17 other lucky Lotto players on Saturday.

Threats against PM Jacinda Ardern triple in three years

Anti-vax sentiment partly behind steep rise in threats.

Wild weather: Flooding threatens homes, 21,500 lightning strikes in 12 hours

Tornadoes are possible and winds could damage trees and power lines, forecaster warns.

Scammed: Woman left 'angry', 'violated' and broke after bank details stolen

'I want people to be aware this could happen to anyone, at any time.'

Destiny Church Pastor avoids conviction over anti-vaccine protest after 'misguided loyalty'

Destiny Church Tauranga Pastor has been discharged without conviction for Covid breach.

'Prolonged and violent assault': Police appeal after teen attacked

A boy in his mid-teens is the victim of a prolonged and violent assault, police say.

'Horrendous': Police target speeders amid fears of an 'accident waiting to happen'

Police warn enforcement action will be taken against drivers speeding through roadworks.

Five on trial after attempt to take back loaned caravan results in attack

Five people are on trial related to an attack at a Kaimai Ranges property last year.

'Shouting, screeching tyres and a thud': Gangs clash in street, man hit by car - witness

The incident happened in Tāneatua, a small Bay of Plenty town.

New flood rules impacting 30,400 homes, new developments appealed

Appeals to the decision would be heard by the Environment Court.

'Buyer beware': How climate change could send insurance costs surging

'Some communities really do have to act now' - Insurance Council.

Container ship forced to alter course to avoid hitting yacht

An investigation was launched following the incident.