Latest from Bay of Plenty

Chase Tiatia to return to Bay after Hurricanes season

And his goals for 2020 are simple.

'So thankful': Injured White Island guide awake and talking

'He is doing as good as we could hope for with the injuries he has got.'

Sold out Bay Dreams festival kicks off

Bay Dreams festival-goers are streaming into Baypark.

Mall expansions: Bayfair's new cinema to open in New Year

How much bigger can our shopping malls get?

Rap star to play Bay festival after Immigration ban lifted

Immigration clears US star to play at festival after reviewing 5 year old ban

'Dead in water for hours': Man found in Whangamatā harbour identified

Three serious beach incidents occurred this afternoon.

White Island survivor who suffered horrific burns is 'up and alert'

Family of a White Island tragedy survivor has revealed he is "up and alert".

Police investigate death near Waihī Beach after brawl reported

Police attended reports of disorder in Bowentown shortly before 1am.

Building consents: Tauranga's top five 2019 builds

The first stage of the new Mainfreight facility was approved in January 2019.

New Year's Eve and New Year's Day set to see best temps this week

Get beach ready - more fine and sunny days expected this week.

Four saved in dramatic Maketū water rescue

"I had a quick look out the window and could see four heads floating."

'He was crying, freaking out': Passenger takes wheel after bus driver falls sick

Passenger was qualified and only "temporarily" drove the bus, InterCity says.

Major blaze in Coromandel believed to have started from fireworks

Officials warn that there is a total fire ban in the Coromandel after overnight fight.

White Island eruption: Rāhui officially lifted

The temporary ritual prohibition was lifted at 1pm today.

'So so itchy': Mount Maulers back for another year

Local noticeboards have been abuzz with chatter about the sand crawlers.

From failing School Cert to a New Zealand Order of Merit

The people, environment, forests, lakes and climate keeps him in Rotorua.