Bay of Plenty TimesOne dead after motorbike, car crash near WhakatāneWhite Pine Bush Rd (SH2) was closed after the crash at 6.20pm yesterday.06 Jun 10:15 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesWhite Island Tours 'couldn't have been a safer company' says former mayorWhakaari six months on: "What's happened, it's just a tragedy."05 Jun 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesVolcano victims considering suing White Island ToursWhakaari eruption victims had already hired the firm to sue cruise line Royal Caribbean.05 Jun 05:26 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesChanges to regional civil defence Covid-19 call serviceThe call centre was established to help people meet essential needs during lockdown.02 Jun 05:08 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWaihau Bay murder-accused appears in courtThe 56-year-old was arrested at the scene after police were called at 1.30am yesterday.02 Jun 02:43 AM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesQueen's Birthday Honours: Tony Bonne's community spirit salutedTony Bonne has been made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit.31 May 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWatch: Dramatic police shootout caught on cameraFootage includes cops shooting out the back window of car being stolen.30 May 04:29 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhakaari/White Island remains in an elevated state of unrestThe volcanic alert level remains at level 2.29 May 03:55 AM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesPlummeting numbers prompt call for free school buses"Things like that would be a real assistance to our community."28 May 06:41 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesPolice name man who died in Ngongotahā crashThe driver was the sole occupant and died at the scene.28 May 04:20 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesPolice pursuit shootout: Elderly people nearly run over in chase - witnessMan arrested after high-speed chase through Bay of Plenty with shots fired 'randomly'.27 May 07:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhakatāne Wharf remediation 'couldn't come at a better time'The construction of the Whakatāne Town Wharf began more than 100 years ago in 1919.27 May 05:05 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Unfair' process so far: First step taken in Awatarariki legal fightAwatarariki residents feeling optimistic after taking next step in their ongoing fight.26 May 09:09 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesThe Head Hunter who made $1 million in three yearsBucket of drugs and cash buried in sand dunes of popular Bay of Plenty beach.23 May 04:38 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWarmer Kiwi Homes - thousands of warmer homesThere have been around 2,500 insulation and heating retrofits through the programme.22 May 06:37 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesCampaign launches today in bid to save rugby clubsPeople are asked to help do what they can to save club rugby.21 May 11:05 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesCovid-19 assessment centres to close next weekKawerau, Ōpōtiki, Katikati, Tauranga and Whakatāne assessment centres are winding down.21 May 10:50 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty Times'Blow after blow after blow' after teen's lake death - but help on the wayBarbara Kinley's son Ethan Fitzpatrick died during a school trip at Lake Rotomā.21 May 06:18 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMultimillion-dollar boost to financial service providersThe funding will help Kiwis manage their money and build financial resilience.21 May 07:28 AM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesCovid 19: How Ōpōtiki got through"People were putting in such long hours ... it was a big learning curve for everybody."18 May 06:14 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesPerson found dead in Whakatāne RiverPolice received reports of a person found unresponsive in the water.18 May 06:58 AM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesWhakaari / White Island eruption leads to internal reviewIt will review the department's roles and responsibilities for offshore islands.16 May 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesCovid 19 coronavirus: Hundreds of Bay of Plenty people left in elective surgery limboIt could be some time before BOPDHB is able to clear the backlog of elective surgeries.11 May 07:01 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesCar v horse: Driver killed after freak crash in North IslandThe horse also died in the crash.09 May 06:49 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesBay leaders sign off $755m bid for transport fundingRevealed: The full list of projects for which Bay leaders want 100pc Government funding.08 May 02:49 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhakatane business owners welcome lease relief"It's a good idea, but it should have come through sooner," says one retailer.05 May 11:03 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'Wood-first' policy could create 3000 jobs nationwideBusiness chambers and forestry leaders want new publicly-funded projects to use wood.05 May 10:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesEastern Bay of Plenty Covid-19 assessment times changeThe changes affect the Whakatāne and Ōpōtiki assessment centres but not Kawerau's.01 May 03:52 AM
VideoLocal Focus: Kawerau, Whakatāne and Ōpōtiki on the road to recoveryEastern Bay towns working together to succeed. Made with funding by NZ On Air.Watch30 Apr 11:31 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesLocal Focus: Kawerau, Whakatāne and Ōpōtiki on the road to recoveryEastern Bay towns working together to succeed. Made with funding by NZ On Air.30 Apr 09:40 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTe Puke workers' final test results negativeThe Bay of Plenty DHB has also relaxed its visiting policy under Covid-19 alert level 3.30 Apr 03:15 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhakatāne to benefit from Growth Fund loansMore than $48 million in loans will be pumped into regional projects throughout NZ.29 Apr 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesNew Research: White Island rocks hold cluesThe finding could allow more accurate monitoring and forecasting of future eruptions.29 Apr 04:14 AM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty Times'Proven potential for harm' before Whakaari eruptionIn 2018, researchers cited seven life-threatening "near misses" at Whakaari since 2006.28 Apr 06:37 PM
