Latest from Bay of Plenty

Under control: Matakana Island fire response scaled back

Smoke from the fire was visible from around Tauranga.

Local Focus: Building future scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians

Getting kids to solve problems "from the ground up". Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Water death: 'Our family will not be the same without her'

A Lower Kaimai teenager died in a water-related incident near her home.

Christmas holidays: Record numbers expected for North Island holiday parks

"Because there's nowhere to go, we will get our usual Kiwis and we will get some extras."

Watch: Cop praised for cool response after men jump in patrol car

"Quite possibly the greatest clip from a crate day in all of human history."

Top of the table clash: Who wins?

Greerton and Mount Maunganui go head-to-head this weekend.

Bella Vista trial: Developer 'neither credible nor reliable'

Bella Vista Homes developer and his company among those convicted of Building Act charges.

Bella Vista Homes developer and four others convicted of breaching Building Act

Bella Vista Homes trial defendants learned their fate today.

Samantha Motion: Minister's move to sack council a bold one

Opinion: Can a commission stop Tauranga going round in circles?

'No winners': Baby's death shines light on child abuse

Top cop gives a voice to the voiceless: 'No one was speaking for baby Karlos.'

'Democracy has gone': Councillors hit back at minister's intention to replace them

The minister wants to appoint a commission to run the city.

Top cop says deaths of Bay of Plenty children will not be the last

The Bay of Plenty continues to grapple with a serious child abuse problem.

'I felt for the kid': Brother of hero guide's bond with young White Island survivor

Brave White Island survivor forms bond with family of fallen hero Kiwi guide.

Petition for WorkSafe to drop Whakaari / White Island charges

Petition signatories want WorkSafe to drop charges related to two helicopter pilots.

Veteran pilot sets up fighting fund for Whakaari colleague

'A lot of people think WorkSafe have grossly overstepped the mark', fellow pilot says.

'Massive' shark spotted near the Pukehina shoreline

He had been in "complete shock" and continued filming the shark on its journey.