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Council to 'reset' stance on climate change emergency

Bay of Plenty Regional Council considers a new response to climate change.

Staff to double as Kawerau worm farm expands

Worm farm juggernaut Kawerau Ecocast is already New Zealand's biggest worm farm.

Whakatāne school misses out on free lunch scheme

The school is disappointed it is the only school in the town not in the free lunch scheme.

Otere Black signs with Bay of Plenty Steamers

The 25-year-old is has been playing for the Blues in the Super Rugby Aotearoa competition.

Bay hospital hours adjusted for alert level 2

Hospitals in the Bay of Plenty have put restrictions in place.

'You are at the front of our minds' - BOP Civil Defence

"Before this current resurgence we had lots of hui and debriefs so we could all learn."

Asbestos confirmed in Waimana River dumping

The roofing was found in the water at Wardlaw Glade, Waimana just over two weeks ago.

'Over it': Whānau who lost home to fire, living in caravans awaiting building consent

In April last year, the whānau lost their home when an electrical fault started a fire.

Rona Stanley: A lifetime of service to Whakatāne Hospital

Born at Whakatāne Hospital, Rona says the hospital was her life.

Scientists glimpse transformed seafloor around White Island

Seafloor survey around White Island reveals a mass of ash discharged in deadly eruption.

One person critical after crash between motorbike and car

The crash happened at 6.35pm.

White Island survivors confirm lawsuit against Kiwi company, cruise ship

US honeymooners Matt and Lauren Urey have revealed the extent of their recovery process.

Te Teko murder accused named

Te Hiiritanga Hill, 24, pleaded not guilty to the charge.

Eruption victim's brother hopes tours can resume

There are high hopes around a warning system developed using a decade of data.

'You can do anything': White Island survivor shares tale of hope

"You can do anything as long as you don't tell yourself the opposite."

Whakaari / White Island hospital bills top $14m

Doctors' labour, skin supplies, drugs and intensive care facilities were some of costs.