Latest from Bay of Plenty

School uniforms out, brollies and winter woollies in: Wet, windy, cold start to school holidays

"Severe gales" expected for Northland and Auckland, snow for parts of the South.

'Groundbreaking' migrant pōwhiri in Tauranga may become permanent

Hundreds attended what is believed to be the first migrant pōwhiri.

'We pulled it off': Photographer reflects on Rainbow Warrior bombing investigation

Alan Arnold joined the police in 1956 as a trainee cadet.

'We are hurting': Outrage over skilled worker immigration lockout

'There is no indication when those wheels are going to get back in motion.'

'It could be fatal': Mother's warning over RSV danger

A Tauranga mother is afraid to "relive the trauma" of RSV.

Meet the Rotorua man who fought for 40 years for folic acid in bread

When Lyall Thurston's son was born in 1983, doctors said he had 24 hours to live.

Family speak out: Murdered boy, 5, 'loved' the 'monster' who killed him

The family has urged people to reach out if they need help, as have police.

'Really good news': Iwi scheme will build $500K homes for whānau

Ngāti Whakaue wants to establish real pathways to homeownership for their people.

Local Focus: Locals targeted for deer velvet

Claims that deer velvet helps boost immune system. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Live updates: One new Covid case in MIQ today

The new case arrived in New Zealand from the Philippines via Singapore on June 19.

Cancer-fighting sponge? Discovery off BOP coast

The next step would be getting samples to analyse the sponges and formally identify them.

GP shortage leaves patients waiting two weeks for appointment

Health professionals warn of a looming 'crisis point'.

Waikato law firm Tompkins Wake on a growth roll

Auckland a happy hunting ground for the growth energy of century-old Waikato law firm.

Simon Bridges shares fitting farewell to father, Heath

The National MP said it was his father who instilled the values of service and community.

One seriously injured after Oropi crash

The incident took place around 2.15pm.

'Dangerous' wire ropes and 'nobody can get off the road' on section of SH2

Residents wanted wire ropes removed and a place for drivers to safely pull over.

'I sing every day from dawn to dusk': Talented teen hits new high

He got into choir singing by accident. Now he sings with New Zealand's best.

Hospitals bring in more beds as cases of 'highly contagious' RSV illness rise

Children as young as 10 days old are being admitted to hospital with the virus.