New tsunami warnings for Bay of Plenty residents
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Murupara community reeling after four killed in horror crash
The crash between a truck and a van claimed four lives and critically injured another.
New-wave research: $11.5m mega-project to shed light on NZ's changing oceans
An $11.5m project will take a closer look at NZ's vast and fast-changing marine estate.
Whānau hopeful of finding missing Whakatāne man
The family of missing Whakatāne man Joseph Webb remain positive.
Family 'incredibly worried' for missing man Joseph Webb, 24
Joseph Webb, 24, was last seen going for a walk around the Whakatāne coastline.
Bay of Plenty Lotto winner takes fair share of $1 million
Powerball was not struck and has rolled over to Wednesday night
Quick-thinking youngster rescues toddler from pool
Ōpōtiki 6-year-old rescues toddler from pool at Whakatāne Aquatic Centre.
New Māori performing arts course coming to Whakatāne
The course is set to make a difference in the lives of the city's youth
Police investigate Ōpōtiki fatal crash
The circumstances of the crash were still under investigation.
Kitchen award goes to Whakatāne designer
The brief for the winning kitchen was for a relaxed, social and casual space.
Bay triathlete Wilde builds towards final
Hayden Wilde is competing in the penultimate round of the World Triathlon Series.
Little Waihi murder accused gets name suppression
Murder accused's identity has been suppressed.
Opinion: Sharing the journey with Matatā fan head residents
We have walked alongside residents in this saga from the very beginning.
Matatā property owners yet to decide whether to take buyout offer
Majority of Awatarariki fan head residents unhappy with acquisition package.
Multimillion-dollar buyout proposal for Awatarariki fan head residents
After 14-years, $15 million is planned to buy residents out of their properties.
Gun amnesty event in Ōhope this weekend
The event is part of the gun amnesty and buy-back scheme.
Matatā Volunteer Fire Brigade calls for fresh recruits
The brigade is in need of six more members.
Being pissed off, sad, upset or deflated means you care
Black Caps displayed the Kiwi fight we know and love in Cricket World Cup final.
Seven dogs rescued from rising flood waters in Whakatāne
Seven humans and seven dogs piled into an inflatable rescue boat to get to drier ground.
Whakatāne, Tauranga to host Volcanix home games
The Farah Palmer Cup draw has been released
Murupara ATM theft accused faces raft of charges
Accused also faces two charges of assault with intent to injure and threatening to kill.
Flooding and closed roads aftermath of heavy rain
Although the weather is set to improve, precautions are still in place.
Teams progress in hunt of national title
Regional winners of Bay squash tournaments are heading to the national champs.
Whakatāne mayor quits for new real estate role
Tony Bonne reflects on four terms as mayor. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Whakatāne mayor quits for real estate
Tony Bonne reflects on four terms as mayor. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Deputy mayor announces run for mayoralty and that she is 'purple'
More jobs, no help for Matatā and political leanings. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Deputy mayor announces run for mayoralty and that she is 'purple'
More jobs, no help for Matatā and political leanings. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Bay of Plenty leaders vote to declare climate change emergency
Bay of Plenty leaders are told the time is now to declare a climate change emergency.
Road closure near Awakeri due to crash
Police said a crash happened last night after the alleged robbery at the Z petrol station.
'Gnarly': Coastguard crews pull off 9hr tow relay to rescue stricken launch
Teamwork helped rescue a stricken vessel near White Island
Earthquakes shake Whakatāne residents in early morning
Earthquakes this morning add to the already large number on Monday.
Survivor's story: Floating log saved him after Google Maps sea shortcut
Remopita Pongi owes his life to a piece of driftwood and his waterproof iPhone.
Hot car baby death: Appeal against manslaughter sentence thrown out
'She had no reason to expect that anyone else would ensure Isaiah's safety' - top judge.
He used Google Maps for a shortcut home - and was washed 2.5km out to sea
The fully-clothed man spent three hours in the water clinging to a log.