Latest from Bay of Plenty

‘You cannot mend a mother’s broken heart’: White Island victim's mum speaks of grief

Victims and family members address the court before the hearing moved into its next phase.

Whakaari eruption victims’ families - ‘I feel like a victim of negligence’

Richard Elzer's family speak at the Auckland District Court sentencing.

The BoP town getting 24 new Kainga Ora homes

There will be 24 new homes in four locations in western Bay of Plenty town.

'Make them help clean up the mess': Upset ram-raid victim wants tougher penalties

'We shouldn't let young offenders off scot-free just because of their age'.

Pain of son's death at Whakaari 'never goes away'

Family of 23-year-old tour guide broke down in tears as they spoke in court.

It's not Auckland: The city where it takes 11.3 years to save a house deposit

The influence of 'wealth' on the property market is one suspected reason for high prices.

Vietnam veteran from Katikati gives insight into hardship of military life

'As a veteran, I was there – sometimes I still am.'

Heavy rain watch in place for BoP and Coromandel

The regions could expect periods of rain, locally heavy at times, with possible downpours.

Pāpāmoa hills summit closed following death

The park is expected to reopen at 8pm.

Chiefs: Picking their best ever Super Rugby players

Picking the players from the Chiefs sides of the past

'Cross': Tolley says she did not have 'anything to do with' disinviting election event speaker

A council executive says she made the call to change the event speaker – and stands by it.

BoP bucks! Two players win second division in region

Have you checked your ticket?

Congestion charging could be needed to keep Tauranga moving

The current funding model for transport infrastructure is “not going to cut it”.

'Great concern': Mayor's worry for people using congested SH2 as new route delayed

'You do it one day and it takes one hour and the next day it takes two hours, it's hard.'

'Absurd': Fast-growing school hits out after Govt puts 'essential' builds on hold

Education sector should not be the target of 'cost-cutting', says principal

The schoolgirl star who’s gone straight into the Black Ferns Sevens

The utility back has journeyed along the hard road to get her big break.

Ultra-Trail apologises after some runners struggle to get water on hot day

4500 starters ran distances up to 160km in 'hot' weather for the weekend's event.

Top kapa haka performers ready to compete this weekend

Te Matatini champions to take the stage at Mātaatua senior regionals.