Latest from Bay of Plenty

'Like getting stabbed': Woman speaks out about 'invisible' condition

When she was formally diagnosed, she thought her 'world was ending'.

'Premature mortality': Review backs report linking suburb's poor air to deaths

Review highlights the 'scale of impact' of Mount Maunganui's polluted airshed.

Briefing to health minister reveals dire state of hospitals and cost blowouts

Dr Shane Reti received the briefing from health officials soon after becoming minister.

'She deserves a good life': Girl needs $20k machine to slow lung damage

Maddi Wilson ends up on antibiotics or in hospital for even mild viruses.

1000 patients a day: 'Essential' healthcare workers to strike for 24 hours

A 'full withdrawal' of labour will take place on April 2.

'Constant' pain, 'horrific' bleeding: Women speak out about endometriosis

Surgery is Lucy Cooper's 'only option' if the pain becomes too strong.

Low and slow - how this barbecue cooking style is overtaking gas four-burners

A Bay duo offer masterclasses aimed at the would-be 'barbecue god or goddess'.

Relief as council backs down on ‘nightmare’ fees for village

'It would’ve been extremely difficult, sort of a nightmare situation.'

Second person charged with murder of Mongrel Mob president

Police allege Taiatini was fatally struck by a vehicle last June.

'I hope you get what you deserve': Daughter confronts man who killed her father in crash

Livai Nuku survived the crash he caused, but suffered a traumatic brain injury.

Rotorua to Auckland: Four youths arrested after stolen car spiked on motorway

Police say the vehicle went almost twice the posted speed limit.

New bridge between Bethlehem and Tauriko to open

The bridge is part of the $655 million Takitimu North Link project.

Watch: Why six thieves abandoned this liquor store ram raid

There were at least five other car-related crimes in Rotorua overnight on Saturday.

'I would be dead': Wife saved husband having heart attack during sleep

Journalist says his wife's first-aid training saved him after a heart attack at home.

'Intolerable risk to life': Council agrees to buy slip-damaged homes

'Getting to this point has taken longer than any of us may have expected.'

Two charged after alleged serious assault in Tauranga CBD

Police are working to identify a group of people they believe can assist with inquiries.

'I feel guilty': Hospital bed taken by diabetic amputee with nowhere to live

She could have been discharged more than a month ago - has been in hospital for 17 weeks.

'Finally': Owners of homes hit by landslide from reserve may get buyout offer

'If [the council’s] reserve hadn’t fallen down on our house, we’d be happy as Larry.'