Latest from Bay of Plenty

Woman's blonde hair turned pink after partner allegedly smashed her head on concrete

The Crown says she was pushed from a moving car by her partner, and then beaten.

Spark faces pressure as shares hit 14-year low

A2 Milk soars, Smartpay surges amid takeover bids, NZ stocks dip.

‘I was in bed for a year’: Cancer survivor calls for $220k-a-year drug to be funded

Other patients consider moving overseas or starting a Givealittle to pay for the drug.

‘Did what he loved to do’: Tributes flow for ‘Mr Marathon’

Dennis Kenny was the race director of the Rotorua Marathon for 34 years until 2003.

Four-minute mile in 15yo Tauranga runner Sam Ruthe’s sights

Th teenager is lining up a world record attempt this week.

‘Great news’: Early ramp opening to ease Pāpāmoa traffic

The eastbound ramps at Pāpāmoa East Interchange may open in late 2025.

‘Don’t forget’: Kiwi baker’s heartfelt plea for Ukraine support

Harriet Campbell plans another Ukraine trip with the Never Alone project.

Rotorua’s suggested ‘rates swap’ labelled ‘unfair’ by deputy mayor

Deputy mayor says it makes district council look like "bad guys" with a rates rise.

‘Pretty farcical’: Empty high-performance centre under scrutiny

Intended as a central training hub, the Karāpiro site is now underused.

Lotto Powerball: Two lucky punters win $5.5 million each

Two Kiwis to wake up much richer on Sunday morning.

Doctor shortage: How long could it take to recruit for Whakatāne’s maternity ward?

Plus, how many overseas doctors are being considered for the positions.

Joanna Wane: You’re in for a treat at the best dog cafe in town

OPINION: How Petone has gone to the dogs.

Racing: Proven performers find it tough at the top

High-quality quartet out to end winning drought in the $150,000 Japan Trophy at Tauranga.

Questions raised around spa pool death of 3-year-old Travis

Travis Mallett, age 3, died after a spa pool incident in Reporoa.

Fined 30 times in 12 months: Vehicle mechanic fears losing clients after cars ticketed

‘Ridiculous’: Wardens have been ticketing unwarranted cars in for fixing.

How support helped a young cancer patient’s journey to health and happiness

He was diagnosed with leukaemia at 11 months, needing a stem cell transplant.

Top gong for Te Puke kiwifruit growers at BOP Farm Environment Awards

Kiwifruit orchards were developed while leaving much of the natural environment untouched.

‘He was dead’: Ducks harmed in suspected animal cruelty case

A Muscovy duck was found with tape on its back and a broken wing.