Latest from Bay of Plenty

'It just kept getting bigger': Teens plan epic 800km Cape to Cape journey

Adventuring from the East to West Cape, three boys have turned an idea into reality.

'Sickening': Female preschool teacher charged with possessing child abuse images

The teacher has been in court and has been granted interim name suppression.

The region that's overtaken Auckland as the most expensive to rent in

Trade Me Property’s latest Rental Price Index is out.

'So beautiful': Hundreds of migrants welcomed on to marae

Families spent time learning about Māori culture.

National hīkoi to descend on Rotorua

The hīkoi's purpose is to show unity against proposed policy changes.

'Would not have made it to hospital': Tauranga after-hours clinic’s sudden closure upsets parents

Mum who rushed son to the clinic after he 'split his head open' shocked by closure.

What the foodbank does (and doesn't) need this year

'We have a very generous community that is always willing to give whatever they have.'

Bloom in the Bay: explore art, gardening, and wellness at Tauranga festival

Play with pottery or learn how to make a knife at one of the many events.

Shellfish collection ban in BoP harbour in force now

A two-year ban on taking the shellfish came into force today.

Niwa climate outlook: What the Bay can expect for summer

Predictions for temperatures, rainfall and soil moisture levels.

Who is Waipuna Hospice’s new chief executive?

The new CEO says he's 'passionate about the hospice cause'.

Road worker threatened with firearm on SH1, police investigating

A road worker was threatened with a firearm on State Highway 1, near Ātiamuri.

'Fed up' neighbours say speed bumps cause 'mini earthquakes' in homes

Neighbours in Welcome Bay want speed bumps on their street gone.

'Scandalous': Former TV host questions $29m Rotorua lake sewerage scheme claims

The council apologised for inaccurate information and explained its analysis.

Osprey Drive residents want speed bump removed

Osprey Drive residents say cars and buses speeding over a speed bump outside their house is like a 'mini-earthquake'.

Opinion: Why 10-year horizons make shares more predictable

Shares are more predictable long-term; 97% of 10yr returns are positive writes Mark Lister

Village Radio ready to relocate rare record relics

Village Radio moves, relocating 20,000 records and vintage broadcasting equipment.

Tauranga-born ice figure skater aims for Olympics

Petra Lahti sets her sights on the international stage.