Bay of Plenty TimesBerry exciting! Julians marks 50 years with global crewPaul and Monica Julian take stock at their Whakatāne berry farm.24 Sep 01:17 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesRadio host signs off after decades on airHe returned home in 1998 after working at stations across the country.19 Sep 12:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesPolice seek woman missing since TuesdaySimran, 41, was last seen in Whakatāne on Tuesday night.18 Sep 05:27 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesLonger jail time for man who put gun to injured hostage's head, yelling 'I’ll f****** kill him!'Crown lawyers argued that Jade Raymond Mellow's sentence was 'manifestly inadequate'.17 Sep 07:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWatch: Risque council dance moves become TikTok hitThe TikTok clip has racked up more than 133,000 views in just days.16 Sep 09:11 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMan runs down rival after livestream 'diss' on TikTok, critically injuring himThe retaliation saw the young victim catapulted through the air and landing on concrete.13 Sep 01:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesResident urges council to keep historic harbourmaster's cottageThe property sits beside Whakatāne's The Heads, where an eight-storey build was blocked.13 Sep 12:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesMāori ward candidate profiles left out of voting booklets after errorThree Māori ward candidates were left out of the Ōpōtiki voting booklet.11 Sep 08:31 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTertiary institute reverses plan to close two campuses, will still cut 150+ jobsThe continuation of operations at one campus relies on government funding.10 Sep 07:07 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhakaari/White Island activity settles after small eruptionIt comes as a coronial inquest into the fatal 2019 eruption will soon begin.08 Sep 04:40 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'I always learn new things': Teen's passion for conservationJack Karetai-Barrett is a volunteer on Whakatāne's kiwi conservation project.07 Sep 11:17 PM
Bay of Plenty Times$300m Kawerau plant to bring 50 plus jobs, reduce coal useThe plant aims to cut coal use by converting pine into wood pellets.05 Sep 04:11 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Positive news': Maternity services to be fully restored at Whakatāne Hospital in 2026It comes after a 'sustained, successful push' to fill obstetrics and gynaecology roles.03 Sep 01:58 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesAir Chathams welcomes Government supportMayor Victor Luca thinks the Government offer falls short of what it should be.03 Sep 01:51 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Beyond stoked': Aims Games wins top accolade at NZ Event AwardsThe Matariki Drone Show won Arts, Cultural or Heritage Event of the Year.03 Sep 12:43 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesPolice seize guns in black market investigation on East CoastPolice seized over 75 guns in Bay of Plenty and Gisborne raids.28 Aug 10:04 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesSmall eruption observed at White Island The plume rose to less than 1km, containing minor volcanic ash.28 Aug 07:01 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesToo many discounts? Review of sentence for hostage-taker who shot at policeJade Mellow was sentenced to five years, nine months in jail for multiple offences.28 Aug 12:14 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesBoP secondary teachers plan more pickets over 1% offerFurther PPTA action is planned in Tauranga, Rotorua and Whakatāne over four weeks.26 Aug 06:34 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesRotorua disputes its spot on CEO rich listRotorua mayor dismisses figure as 'absurd'. 25 Aug 10:02 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesDistrict's water services require $70m spendThe council aims for an internal unit, exploring joint services with neighbours.24 Aug 05:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesCouncillors shocked as core services list omits key responsibilitiesCouncillor Nandor Tanczos has called the Govt's core services list for councils ‘bizarre’.24 Aug 02:00 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Restrictive and costly': MP challenges city's new parking rulesMayor says the changes are 'about managing parking demand and supporting the city centre'.23 Aug 06:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTanker crash: 'Gentle giant' dad died doing what he 'absolutely loved'The enormity of his 'quiet kindness' left a gentle mark on everyone he met.22 Aug 06:03 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesBullet lodged in skull: Young man jailed after shooting at house'People who fire shots at residential housing should go to prison, bar nothing.'22 Aug 01:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWork stops as human remains found in WhakatāneBones found on Waiewe St site are confirmed as human remains.21 Aug 09:09 PM
SportNetball: Magic farewell captain Ameliaranne EkenasioThe news comes after she said in July she would step away from the Silver Ferns.19 Aug 02:58 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWatch: Fire engulfs Bay of Plenty houseThe blaze was extinguished around 3.39pm on Farnsworth Cres.18 Aug 10:18 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesBoP teachers strike over Govt pay offerThe Government's offer of a 1% pay rise is the lowest in a generation.18 Aug 07:00 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'That's not my rubbish': Residents challenge council over greenwaste stickerThe council issued 173 first warnings due to rising contamination.15 Aug 02:52 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesFamily pay tribute to victim of fatal stabbing at Awakeri Hot Springs Emergency services were called to Awakeri Hot Springs at 4.30pm on Thursday.15 Aug 01:21 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWoman charged with murder after fatal BoP assault The 25-year-old will appear in Whakatāne District Court today.14 Aug 08:53 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesOne person critically injured, another arrested after incident near WhakatāneEmergency services were called to the scene about 4.25pm.14 Aug 07:44 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'It would come right off': Rusty handrails spark bridge safety fearsNZTA plans repairs before the end of 2025, closing walkways one side at a time.14 Aug 12:05 AM
