Bay of Plenty Times'Very unfair' – Police Minister rejects White Island/ Pike River comparisonNash rejects claims authorities' response to the eruption was comparable to Pike River09 Dec 10:35 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesAnatomy of an eruption: Why White Island blew without warningYesterday's blow would've given people on White Island as little as seconds of warning.09 Dec 09:45 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesThe alert level was raised. So why were tourists allowed on volcano?Questions being asked over why tourists were allowed at White Island amid elevated risk.09 Dec 09:30 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesNZ's angriest volcano: What lies beneath White IslandMonday's eruption came after a decade of drama at White Island - NZ's angriest volcano.09 Dec 09:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Pike River all over again': Devastated families want access to islandFormer Whakatane mayor has slammed the health and safety regulations.09 Dec 07:42 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesFears for missing Australians: Newly-weds, 7yo among names on listWorried families have posted details of their loved ones online.09 Dec 07:23 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Come home to us': Family pray for second Kiwi feared killedOne woman's awful wait for news at the Whakatāne Wharf.09 Dec 07:13 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Our duty is to return loved ones' - PMThe NZ Defence Force is due to approach White Island at first light today.09 Dec 07:03 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhite Island eruption resounds around the worldNews organisations break into local coverage to share the terrible events in NZ.09 Dec 06:18 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWatch: Rescue chopper footage reveals eruption devastationWestpac Rescue Helicopter footage shows an island coated in ash.09 Dec 06:03 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhite Island: What you need to knowWhakaari/White Island erupted at 2.11pm yesterday.09 Dec 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Energetic with the kindest heart': Tour guide among White Island deadA young tour guide is among those who lost their life in Monday's eruption.09 Dec 03:25 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhite Island erupts: Five dead and the toll expected to riseLatest from the White Island explosion.09 Dec 06:02 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWatch: PM speaks on White Island eruption"All our thoughts are with those affected at this stage," PM said.09 Dec 02:56 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesOne dead in Whakatāne crash brings weekend toll to sevenWeekend road toll rises after fatal crash near Whakatāne.07 Dec 09:59 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesNovember was hot, hot, hotNew Zealand fire service preparing for a dry season on the back of hot November.06 Dec 10:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesFree regional bus service rolled out for Bay studentsThere will be a one year trial on the service next year.04 Dec 11:07 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesCalls for speed restrictions after Waiotahe double fatal crashThe deaths have Ōpōtiki locals calling for action.27 Nov 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesOne in 36 million: Bone marrow giving Jesse a chance some don't getJesse Whare is one of the lucky ones - she has a match. Others are still waiting.25 Nov 01:36 AM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesOperation Notus: Recognition goes globalIn total, 360 police staff were deployed to Kawerau for Operation Notus.21 Nov 07:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesSchool response surprises Coroner after teen's fatal fallTe Hawiki Hona Kiri Te Amo, 16, had a non-survivable head injury.21 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesIllegal rubbish dumping becoming a bigger problemCouncils ask community to help find rubbish dumpers.19 Nov 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesRising fast: Bay of Plenty house prices hit new highsThe national median also rose to a record level in October 2019.18 Nov 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesProgramme allows students to gain rural health immersionRHIP students have the opportunity to live, study and work together in Whakatāne.17 Nov 11:15 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesRoller-coaster weather week in store for the regionShould you pack a raincoat or your sunscreen?17 Nov 07:26 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesLending a hand to build from the ashesSchool principal calls for Apanui Army to help with rebuild.13 Nov 10:18 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMan killed in Awakeri crash namedInquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.13 Nov 08:44 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty Times'Extremely hard': Witness describes impact in fatal road smashOne person has died following a two-vehicle crash on the outskirts of Whakatāne.13 Nov 05:08 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTe Kura o Te Pāroa champions of Te Mana KuratahiThe five-day event closed today with a prizegiving.08 Nov 01:12 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesPlayground up in flames at Whakatāne schoolThe fire was being treated as suspicious.05 Nov 08:10 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesInternational sevens debut for William Warbrick and Mahina PaulThe experienced players are hungry for game time, new players keen to gain experience.03 Nov 09:33 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesVolcanic unrest on White Island - should we be nervous?Level of volcanic tremor and gas output are at their highest since 2016.30 Oct 06:58 AM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesFather and son lose fight to keep names secret after fatal stabbingMore charges laid after Edgecumbe murder earlier this month.29 Oct 10:57 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesScorching Bay! Hot weather coming to the regionSummer is well and truly on its way!29 Oct 09:23 PM