Benefit rises will help people cover costs such as extra fuel, food, shoes or other goods.

Not enough to offset housing costs but makes "life a little bit easier at the fringes".

OPINION: It's time to see what the Government has in store for our future.

Ōtūmoetai College school leaders speak about pressing issues from a youth perspective.

There were 1058 gang members in October 2017 in the Bay. Now there are 1493.

"It's hope that's kind of gone. And we are not seeing any future plan."

School leaders say listening to student feedback helps to get buy in for lunch scheme.

Double murder accused told two people he went along with his brother to keep him safe.

Readers have their say.

The Lakes, with Tauriko West, is expected to become one of Tauranga's biggest suburbs.

The Ōmanawa double murder trial jury has heard evidence about Samuel Fane admissions.

Report ranks the Bay of Plenty the top economic performer of NZ's regions.

OPINION: Collecting books is now becoming an issue at the love shack on the hill.

'It is a very sought-after area.'

Tauranga's median house price is $937,500 and Rotorua's $630,000.

The repairs to a fire-damaged cable will cost tens of thousands of dollars.

The funding decision is expected to reap the biggest community impact.

'I'm f***** happy I did it all', the accused brother said after the alleged murders.

But the move was met with stern advice from a seasoned local politician.

OPINION: Free buses for school should help free up congestion.

The email was sent to all Wellington councillors and the city's mayor.