Bay of Plenty Times$2.5m 'turbo boost' for Whakatāne to create jobsThe funding will help "speed up" three projects that previously received $36.8m.25 Jun 11:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesBay of Plenty murder accused court case put off to next monthThe man is charged with murder and unlawful possession of a firearm.24 Jun 12:26 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesSevered hand: Two men arrested in relation to Tāneatua assaultPolice were still making inquiries into what exactly happened.22 Jun 10:52 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesCalls for police station rebuild after man's hand severed"We have been asking them [NZ Police] about it for I don't know how long."22 Jun 06:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhite Island's Aviation Colour Code now greenThis is following the Alert Level moving to 1 last Tuesday.22 Jun 02:59 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesStreet attack: Man's severed hand in bowl of ice for chopper ride to hospitalA man had one of his hands cut off after an assault in Tāneatua on Sunday.22 Jun 12:32 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesBrutal assault: Man's hand severed in attack near service stationThe victim is in hospital in a stable condition.21 Jun 06:01 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesHannah Tamaki: 'Why should I be squeezed into a little box?The controversial leader of Vision NZ says criticism is "water off a swan's back".19 Jun 04:50 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhakaari/White Island: Volcanic Alert Level loweredThe volcano has been at Alert Level Two since November.15 Jun 09:39 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesWill a new eastern Bay of Plenty funeral home avoid gang clashes at farewells?Gateway Funerals is renovating a Kawerau building to start the town's only funeral home.14 Jun 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesFormer cop says he questioned Whakaari risks but 'no action' takenThere are now 27 WorkSafe staff working on the investigation into the eruption.13 Jun 01:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhite Island tour guide's message to 28 strangers: Thank you for saving my lifeA simple act of generosity costs about an hour.12 Jun 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesSimultaneous raids: Cash, guns, vehicles seized in major organised crime operationSix people arrested following raids in Whakatāne, Tauranga, Waikato and Auckland.11 Jun 11:49 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Feed them to the pigs': Man admits sending Simon Bridges death threatHe was angered after watching a debate between Bridges and Jacinda Ardern.11 Jun 07:18 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'We've been wronged': US White Island honeymooners seek damagesThe honeymooners plan to seek damages from both the cruise line and the tour operators.10 Jun 08:28 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'I really miss him': Grandmother still grieves for White Island tour guide'They just shouldn't have been there at all.'10 Jun 02:53 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Very angry': White Island survivor lashes out at authorities over rescue delaysStephanie Browitt survived but her sister and father were among the 21 who died.09 Jun 07:32 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesNewlywed tourists recall Whakaari/White Island horror'I mean it was just the most terrifying moment in my life.'09 Jun 08:14 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesAppeal for witnesses after fatal crash near WhakatāneOne person died following the two-vehicle crash on State Highway 2.09 Jun 01:25 AM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesHow emergency services coped with island eruption"I told them there'd be no pissing around, no gawking ... just get in and do our job."08 Jun 05:00 PM
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
