Bay of Plenty TimesOne dead after dramatic CPR rescue attempt fails at Whakatāne RiverPeople were seen desperately trying to resuscitate the person.07 Jan 01:38 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesYachties found safe after mayday calls sparked search and rescue missionTwo people on a yacht have been found safe and well after mayday calls last night.05 Jan 11:23 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesPolice car chases soar: 'I got a hell of a fright'A Rotorua couple got the shock of their lives nearly being wiped out by a fleeing driver.03 Jan 08:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'He's bloody amazing': White Island survivor's positive newsTeen critical still in ICU and facing a long struggle — but is talking to family.02 Jan 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'So thankful': Injured White Island guide awake and talking'He is doing as good as we could hope for with the injuries he has got.'02 Jan 01:35 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesA look at how Mother Nature will usher in the Bay's New YearHigh temperatures and low rainfall swept the region in 2019. What will 2020 bring?31 Dec 07:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWatch: Footage of shark swimming in shallows at Ōhope'Pretty quick' exit from the water after shark spotted.31 Dec 12:57 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesSwimmers unaccounted for in water in Bay of PlentyPolice were searching the waters off Waihī Beach and Whakatāne today.30 Dec 11:51 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhite Island tragedy: Heartfelt scenes at family funeral'I love you Mum Dad and Winona I will hold you close to my heart for the rest of my life.'30 Dec 05:53 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhite Island eruption: Rāhui officially liftedThe temporary ritual prohibition was lifted at 1pm today.28 Dec 02:09 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Flapping his little wings about': Firefighters rescue baby blue penguinA little blue penguin was found struggling in the surf.27 Dec 09:58 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesJo Raphael: Former water baby grateful for lifeguardsBetween the Flags campaign highlights work our surf lifesavers do.27 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesTriathletes gone Wilde: Hayden wins againWhakatāne's Hayden Wilde has capped off a stellar year with a win.27 Dec 01:54 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesDemolition begins as Matatā homes, residents retreat from areaHomes in Matata have started to be removed despite residential concerns.27 Dec 01:13 AM
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
