Latest from Bay of Plenty

'A long time coming': Māori health provider gains access to $110k grant

It will help those affected by poor mental health and addiction get Covid vaccinations.

Tamati Coffey: No easy fix to cost of living pressures, but measures will make a difference

OPINION: Tamati Coffey says things like the cost of living payment will make a difference.

300 rental applications in two months, what it is like to rent in NZ's most expensive region

Struggling renters have shared their stories on what it's like to rent in the Bay.

The home crowd goes Wilde: Olympic medallist's family watch race in New Zealand

'He's only going to get better.'

Confusion and controversy: How Kiwi triathlete could share gold after 'stitch up'

A controversial penalty denied Wilde a gold medal, but there could be a twist in the tale.

Our child abuse shame: 174 children killed since Nia Glassie's murder

It's been 15 years since Nia Glassie was murdered. But has anything changed?

'Monster': 33 years ago he raped and murdered a backpacker - now he's going to be released

But there are concerns his 'deviant sexual interests' will need to be monitored.

Hospital locked down after attack on ED worker

A 28-year-old man was charged with assault following early-morning incident.

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."