John is a senior reporter at the Bay of Plenty Times
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'Uncomfortable' about reward for info on paedophiles
Paedophile victim reward offer sparks warning it could complicate police investigation.
Drug raid accused refuses to enter prison video booth
A further 20 arrests from the Kawerau police raids have been remanded in Tauranga Court.
More accused deny charges stemming from police raids
A fresh round of court appearances followed Eastern Bay police raids on March 27.
New disease strain unleashed against rabbits
A new virus is to be introduced to kill rabbits, 21 years after the first illegal release.
Regional council rates rise for public input
Regional rates are set to increase by an average of $73 this year for Rotorua residents.
Family day huge success at Maketu
There was something for everyone at the Whakaue Whanau Day at Maketu.
Tauranga salt exporter wins top prize
Tauranga company edged out strong competition to become the Bay's top exporter this year.
Man dies while gathering scallops
A man is suspected to have drowned while out gathering shellfish in the surf.
Law change plea by robbery victim
A hard-working Te Puke retailer wants to fight robbers.
Te Arawa rejects accusation it was ''captured'' by Rena owner
Rotorua-based tribal federation Te Arawa has rejected assertions that it had been "captured" by agreeing to support leaving the wreck of the Rena on Astrolabe Reef.
Batten descendant able to visit Majorca burial site before deathgrave
Ronald Howard Batten 1952-2017 The great-nephew of famed record-setting pilot Jean Batten achieved a 20-year wish to visit her Spanish
Bay policeman's name added to Memorial Wall
A former Bay of Plenty policeman had his name added to the New Zealand Police Memorial Wall today to commemorate officers who died