Latest from Bay of Plenty

Budget 2022: First-home buyer loan scheme shaken up

Big jump in some price caps for aspiring first home owners - but prices vary nationwide.

Icy blast hits NZ: 849 lightning strikes, flooding - and big swell, snow on the way

Strong winds, heavy rain across NZ, and brace for a temperature drop down south on Friday.

Free fares slashed to tackle bus violence - cages for bus drivers discussed

It's hoped the move will stop a spate of youth violence at Tauranga bus stops.

Tauranga homicide: Pair arrested during investigation appear in court

Two people have been charged with aggravated burglary.

Luke Kirkness: Police need to be respected more and the buck stops with us

Luke Kirkness says police in NZ don't deserve to be spat at, bitten or hit.

Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: I'm about to lose my job but I'm not sorry to go

OPINION: Change should happen when it's needed most

'Sickened': Mall jewellery shop latest break-in target

'I don't know how we're going to survive this'.

Broken jaw, 'all-in brawl' among 17 new complaints of rugby foul play, misconduct

There were 17 incidents over two weekends on Bay of Plenty rugby fields.

Family in 'absolute shock' after man killed in suspected homicide in Tauranga

Police called to a disorder incident; when they got there they found a body.

Evidence of unharnessed contractors at fatal heights 'disturbs' new Auckland port CEO, worker lost leg

Fresh safety concerns after fourth death in five years at Auckland port.

Prioritise yourself: How to stay on top of your mental health when you're scant on time and money

No matter how under the pump you are, prioritise yourself. Take mini-breaks and talk

Letters to the editor: Banning smacking is behind crime rate

OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.

Solo dad on benefit says he'll be no better off working for minimum wage

'I can understand why there is a reluctance to move away from the safety net benefits.'

Bye bye blue sky: Cloud rolls in after bluebird week

Few weather worries for most, but rain warning issued for one part of the country.

Tauranga byelection: Candidates upset, insulted by Te Pāti Māori claims

Winston Peters, former MP for Tauranga, has also weighed in on Te Pāti Māori's stance.

'Walking roughshod over us': CBD landlords left out of bus stop move talks

The relocated bus interchange is expected to be operational from next month.