Latest from Bay of Plenty

Cars torched: House linked to Mongols gang

Residents woke to the sound of bangs and saw three cars burning on the street.

Highway cleared after crushed car falls off haulage truck

Motorists were asked to be cautious when travelling in the area.

Where to find the cheapest rentals in Tauranga

Find out where the cheapest and most expensive areas to rent are.

Rally big disappointment for Tauranga crews

One crew even had to retire just two kilometres into final stage.

Drug survey: Meth the same price, cannabis more expensive in Northland

10,966 people completed online facebook survey, including 348 people in Northland.

'Come out in force and see two bloody good teams put on a show'

The Bay of Plenty Steamers are favourites to lift the Mitre 10 Cup championship title.

Making it work: Young councillors put jobs on hold

As one door opens another closes, because being on council is not a "retirement gig".

Only one team unbeaten in Baywide Cup cricket

Greerton lead the competition after beating Te Puke in a top-of-the-table match.

Former employees of Maketu Pies react to new owners

Maketu Pies changes hands on November 11.

Police release name of man who died in submerged car

The car went into the river on Tuesday night.

Maketu Pies sold: Owner breaks silence

The settlement date is November 11.

Tragic last trip: Yachtie dies as wife plucked from heavy swells

Stuart Pedersen had planned to sell his yacht after one last trip.

Car removed from Wairoa River with body inside

The crash happened in the Lower Kaimai last night off State Highway 29

Yachting tragedy: Couple were tangled in life-raft ropes

And the one thing that made all the difference for them.

More than 1000 school kids exposed to measles at Rotorua camp

Public Health Services is alerting campers that they may be at risk of measles

Man wearing fishnet stockings exposes himself to teen girl

The man then went on to follow the student as she ran away, a Facebook post said.