Latest from Bay of Plenty

Chinese ambassador visits 'traumatised' crash victims

Many involved in the crash have returned to China, but some are still here recovering.

AIMS Games wraps up in Tauranga

The 16th annual AIMS Games wrapped up this week.

Five revelations from the damning Bella Vista report

COMMENT & ANALYSIS: Review by retired judge contains interesting findings.

Tauranga building company goes into liquidation, owes money

The Inland Revenue Department was the applicant creditor.

Volcanix look for big win in Whakatāne

The Bay of Plenty Volcanix take on Auckland in the Farah Palmer Cup on Saturday.

Epic voyage: Celestial navigators in Tauranga after sailing from Tahiti

Double-hulled sailing canoe Fa'afaite arrives in Tauranga Harbour after an epic trip.

Man's brain tumour misdiagnosed for six years

The 68-year-old spent his life savings on needless treatment.

Chainsaw bar murder: Tokoroa man pleads not guilty

Police found a man's body after being called to a serious assault at a house on August 22.

Flooding closes Coromandel, Waikato roads - what's in store today

Sunny conditions are expected in most parts of the country today.

Kinloch killer's jail term appeal dismissed

Convicted Kinloch manslaughter offender fails to get his jail term reduced.

Comment: When cooking a barbecue makes you the neighbour from hell

How do you know if someone's a vegan? Don't worry, they'll tell you.

Extensive flooding closes Coromandel roads

The region was hammered with hard rain last night.

Fijian rugby sevens team making history at AIMS Games

The Fijian team is the first Pacific Islands team represented in the AIMS Games.

Hydraulic oil spills into Tauranga Harbour

Regional council staff are currently responding to the spill.

Exclusive: Next stage revealed for Papamoa Plaza expansion

Construction on the office space at the Plaza will start early September.

No break from heavy rain and thunderstorms in the North

There is a heavy rain watch is in force for Coromandel and Bay of Plenty.