Latest from Bay of Plenty

Helping the homeless: Free clothing, laundry and haircuts

Business leaders back expanded operation - but not everyone is happy.

Riddled with bullet holes: The aftermath of a 'terrifying' attack

Neighbours say it was lucky no one was killed or injured.

Become 'a city of kindness': Housing advocates say ditch the begging bylaw

More than 30 public submissions were heard at council session.

Coronavirus sparks racism: 'Send all the Chinese back to where they came from'

'Everyone's bound to be a bit frightened but that's no excuse to be racist.'

Home invasion trial: DNA profiles under the spotlight

The trial continues into its second week.

Fear grows in Lake Taupō after another suspicious fire lit

Retirees and holiday home owners left worried after a string of suspicious fires.

Huge boost for Northland: $109m for rail network

$109M for Northland rail network

Three helicopters called in to help battle large blaze

The vegetation fire is creeping towards a forestry plantation.

Police launch homicide investigation into Taita death

Man found with critical injuries early on Sunday morning died a short time after.

Kodi Harman is lightning on track or sand

The Pāpāmoa sprinter was in action at the Eastern Region Surf Lifesaving Championships.

Early childhood teacher shortage as trainee numbers drop

Region to start school year with almost 40 early childhood job vacancies.

Two men arrested after assault in Tauranga

A man is in critical condition in Tauranga Hospital following the assault.

'No problems selling it' - Buyers rush for $127,000 derelict property

"I've had probably 15 calls in the last two days with this thing," the agent gasped.

'It's about appropriate dress': Mall fires back after woman in bikini booted

Tauranga mall to investigate after woman in bikini top says she was kicked out.

'Treated like criminals': Woman booted out of mall over bikini top

A woman claims she was discriminated against by security while trying to shop for a shirt.

Caught out! Long weekend speeding ticket data released

Top cop's warning for long weekend drivers after tragic 2019 road toll.