Bay of Plenty TimesWhakatāne's Rees brothers ring warning bellThe Rees brothers made a big statement the final round of the Suzuki International Series.27 Dec 01:05 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesBay of Plenty water fight to go to High CourtThe water bottling decision will be taken to the High Court, with public help.26 Dec 11:38 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesState Highway 2 reopened after serious Bay of Plenty crashThe highway was closed for more than three hours with detours in place.26 Dec 08:34 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesSuspicious White lsland eruption fundraising sites deactivatedTwo suspicious White Island fundraising sites have been deactivated26 Dec 02:21 AM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesWhakatāne businesses struggle after eruption, welcome Govt supportThe $5m contingency fund is good news for Whakatāne tourism providers and businesses.24 Dec 04:21 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty Times'Something like this will happen again': White Island trauma response directorTrauma director Dr Grant Christey says there is a lot to be learned from "all the horror".23 Dec 01:07 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesBlocked roads: Delays after spate of Te Puke crashesState Highway 2 down to one lane after truck rolls.21 Dec 10:42 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhakatāne Hospital staff 'overwhelmed' with loveThe small hospital received up to 30 critical patients in the hours after the eruption20 Dec 07:13 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesPsychologists cut holidays to manage White Island 'influx of referrals'Dr Sally Davis said support would be needed for "some time". "This is just the beginning."20 Dec 04:01 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesUK mother, daughter identified as White Island burns victimsLiz McGill, 67, and daughter Heather, 34, will be in NZ hospitals "for some time".20 Dec 03:55 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesBurned tour guides out of coma, breathing on ownTwo tour guides severely injured in the eruption are making subtle progress in hospital.19 Dec 08:35 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesWhite Island tragedy: Will adventure tourism regulations change?A Government agency reporting to 12 ministers writes NZ's adventure activity rules.19 Dec 04:40 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhite Island tragedy: Mother and daughter die in bitter twist of fateBrisbane mother and daughter rescheduled visit after tour was cancelled two years ago.18 Dec 10:45 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesSydney teen to wake up to unimaginable horror after White Island tragedyWhat started as a cruise to celebrate his dad's birthday ended in unspeakable nightmare.18 Dec 07:59 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhite Island tour guide's family 'forever hopeful''It's in the hands of Tangaroa. We will leave it for him to decide.'18 Dec 05:10 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Absolutely heartbroken': Siblings of Karla Mathews, killed in eruption, speak of their lossThe bodies of Rick Elzer and Karla Mathews were to travel home together.18 Dec 04:57 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhite Island eruption: 'We haven't given up' on search for bodiesA 1.5m wave of water and sediment is believed to have come down the stream.18 Dec 04:10 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesMeasles: Number of cases in the Bay dropsFewer confirmed cases of measles suggested there had been a decrease in cases.17 Dec 09:18 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesShed blown apart, ambulance crushed as wild weather hampers the BayExtensive damage was reported by locals as wild weather swept the region.17 Dec 05:47 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhite Island eruption: Police concede they may never recover final two bodiesPoor weather likely to thwart further efforts to locate the two victims again today.17 Dec 05:04 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhite Island nine days on: Two still missingRecovery efforts have increasingly been halted by poor weather.17 Dec 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesAgony awaits Aussie family's lone White Island survivorJesse Langford is the only member of the family still alive after White Island erupted.17 Dec 07:30 AM
Bay of Plenty Times$5m funding package to support Whakatāne businessesThe funding will support businesses most affected by Whakaari/White Island eruption.17 Dec 06:03 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesThunderstorm watch for the Bay of Plenty as rain sets inBuckle down for some wet and wild activity throughout the Bay of Plenty tonight.17 Dec 05:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhite Island eruption: The dead, the missing and the injuredThe dead, the missing and the injured after the Whakaari/White Island eruption.17 Dec 12:20 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhite Island eruption: Kiwi guide one of two unrecovered bodiesA Kiwi tour guide is one of two people still missing on White Island.17 Dec 12:09 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhite Island eruption: Family contacts maritime lawyer about legal optionsA US Maritime lawyer says he has been contacted by a family about suing a cruise liner.16 Dec 08:32 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhite Island eruption: Defence boss' fears for recovery heroesDefence boss speaks about heroic soldiers and their battle to bring Whakaari victims home.16 Dec 07:27 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'They kept calling their names': Emotions high as ship docksReturning passengers said unnerving clues made them realise tourists wouldn't return.16 Dec 05:34 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesGovernment still mulling White Island probePrime Minister has announced a $5m fund for businesses in Whakatāne and Westland.16 Dec 05:20 AM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesWhite Island eruption: ex-mayor wants tours to continue"It has major ramifications if they're shut." Ex-Whakatāne mayor Tony Bonne16 Dec 02:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWet and wild: Thunderstorms to batter the Bay of PlentyThe dismal weather was brought on by a low over the Tasman Sea.16 Dec 12:38 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'One day at a time': American couple in good spirits despite multiple surgeries"We can't thank everyone enough for the overwhelming love and support."14 Dec 07:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times15th person dies after White Island eruptionPolice confirm the death of Australian Krystal Browitt in the White Island eruption.14 Dec 08:10 AM
