Latest from Bay of Plenty

Sonya Bateson: Okay boomer, don't get mad

Don't dish it out if you can't take it.

'Teaching kids identity gives them a lifeline'

Josh Te Kani teaches kids identity with tikanga Māori, Māori martial arts and kapa haka.

300 days, 20 countries: One Kiwi couple's epic journey

From eating rat stew in Congo, to negotiating with armed rebels in the desert.

Severe weather warning for Bay of Plenty and Gisborne

Heavy rain and possible thunderstorms could be on the way for Bay of Plenty and Gisborne.

Blaze destroys sheds, caravans and single-storey home

About 20 firefighters fought a blaze in Ōpōtiki which caused extensive property damage.

Can you afford to die? Cremations chosen to cut costs

A basic funeral can set grievers back by thousands.

Local Focus: Mr G at home in Tauranga Art Gallery

A first glimpse of Mr G's first-ever solo exhibition. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

'I thought about taking my own life' - Radio host overcomes depression

The Hits radio host shares why he's thankful he experienced depression

Man jailed for brutal murder of partner loses appeal

Appeal declined for man serving life imprisonment for murder of partner.

Government Garden blaze: Person and lighter seen in vicinity

The flames were reportedly 10-feet high at one point.

Virtual reality uses various scenarios for training firefighters

New fire fighting training technology provides scenarios just like the real thing.

Talking with Tama, a sick toddler who can't access the drug he needs

And the American drug company and Pharmac respond to questions.

Pyes Pa Rd 'tragedy' raises road toll to 63 - 12 more than last year

It is understood yesterday's death brought the toll to 63 people killed on Bay roads.

Mother testifies in alleged murder case of her baby

Shane Claude Roberts pleaded not guilty to murder in Rotorua High Court trial.

No seatbelt: One person dead in State Highway 36 crash

The Serious Crash Unit has been advised.

'Hugely significant': Court of Appeal rules in Motiti Island decision

The future of a controversial move to introduce a marine reserve has been decided on.