Latest from Bay of Plenty

Motorcyclist critically injured in Coromandel crash

The incident occurred about 5pm.

Tenants from hell: Assault, indecent exposure and scaring neighbours

The Tenancy Tribunal has dealt with hundreds of Bay of Plenty complaints this year.

Gee whiz! Man takes wee trip down Tauranga road in portaloo

A trip to the loo for Chaz Hayward has resulted in thousands of views.

Man shot by police was using children as 'human shield': Rescuer

The Independent Police Conduct Authority has found police actions were justified.

Serious injuries and traffic delays after crash

The incident was reported to police about 9.20am.

'Skilful' 82yo cannabis grower avoids jail

Police found 364 well-tended cannabis plants and multiple growing operations in a search.

Two-car crash in Athenree on State Highway 2

The crash happened at 7.15pm.

'Just heartbreaking': Sudden death of schoolgirl shatters community

Kimalyn Smith-Filipo, 17, died in a "freak accident at home" on Friday.

'Rot in jail': Babysitter child abuser sent to prison for 15 years

Brent Ruddell was jailed for 15 years and five months for sexually abusing young children.

Police confirm 'water-related' death

Emergency services are responding to a 'water-related incident' in the Lower Kaimai area.

Watch: One year after the eruption - Whakaari commemorations

Today marks the one-year anniversary of the fatal eruption.

White Island tragedy: The lives cut short when tourism trip ended in disaster

Tourists and tour guides made up the 22 people tragically killed on White Island.

'Cut up like a wild animal': Attack leaves teen needing 300-plus stitches

A Tauranga teenager lost three litres of blood and needed more than 300 stitches.

Experts wary on future of Whakaari/White Island tourism

As the Govt weighs up future access to Whakaari, scientists say a major change is needed.

Eye fillet steak stolen, store damaged as butcher targeted again

Doug Jarvis Butchers has been targeted by thieves twice in the last three months.

Parents' legacy lives on for young children orphaned by White Island tragedy

Three children orphaned in the White Island tragedy are learning parents' legacy.