Police release name of man who died in motorbike crash
Police have named the man who died in this week's Ruatoki crash.
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Bay of Plenty school blaze 'suspicious'
A fire which torched part of a school overnight is being treated as suspicious.
Missing person found after 'well involved' Bay house fire
A missing person has been found after a house fire in the Eastern Bay of Plenty.
Child sex offender placed in shared family lodgings
'There are women and children there, I think it is ridiculous.'
New homes for Housing New Zealand tenants
Housing New Zealand complete the first four of 36 planned homes in Whakatāne.
New land and sea rescue vessel for Bay of Plenty
A new land and sea craft has today joined Bay of Plenty's maritime fleet.
Public invited to watch part of Trustpower community awards
The award finalists will share stories and achievements in a series of presentations.
Best beach in New Zealand, the winner is ...
Mount Maunganui again named New Zealand's best beach.
Helicopter called after person rolls quad bike near Whakatāne
A helicopter was en route
Higgins staff to get counselling
The Rotorua Lakes Council has taken a moment's silence to honour the three men who died
Horror Matatā crash: Firefighters need counselling
The trauma from Tuesday's horror SH2 crash near Matatā has been far-reaching.
Drone footage captures bubbling White Island crater lake
The video shows an eagle-eye view of the slime-green crater lake bubbling aggressively.
Firefighters to receive counselling after 'tragic' SH2 crash
Emergency services who responding to yesterday's SH2's Bay crash are to have counselling.
Witnesses sought as investigations launched into SH2 Matatā crash
Investigations have now been launched into the cause of a crash which killed three people.
'Horrific scene': Workers killed after truck loses control
One of the trucks was so badly damaged it was left 'opened up like a can of sardines'.
Police investigation into shooting in Bay of Plenty ongoing
Police investigation into shooting is ongoing
Bay of Plenty fire crews busy overnight with several crashes
Bay of Plenty fire crews kept busy with several crashes overnight
Bank robbery shooting: Dead Mongrel Mob member on meth, fired at police
The man was shot by officers after reports of family harm incident, bank robbery.
National Geographic moved by Kiwis' welcoming spirit
National Geographic team moved by NZ's welcoming spirit.
House built by students moves to new home
Toi Ohomai charity house moves to new home.
Elephant seal remains in Whakatāne
Momoa the elephant seal has moved away from the limelight but remains in Whakatāne.
Crane to lift truck in fatal crash from river, closing SH2
A truck involved in a fatal crash is being lifted out of a river near Ōpōtiki today.
Rangitāiki River recommendations completed, says council
Regional council has implemented recommendations from flood report.
Occupants narrowly flee vehicle before train hits
The vehicle was found 'wrapped around' an oncoming train.
Obscured sight line issue for truckie killed at rail crossing
Report into the death of Waste Management driver Wayne Faga released today.
Colour-coded recycling bins come to Whakatāne streets
A recycling trial will begin this month in Whakatāne.
Study looking for pregnant women
A university is looking for local pregnant women to participate in a study.
Motorcycle warning from police after deaths in the Bay of Plenty
Police urge extra caution with more motorcycles on the road.
Māori artist urges women to speak up
Mana wahine is inspiration behind her Waitangi artwork. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Motorcyclists die in horror weekend on Bay roads
Police are investigating both crashes
Elephant seal still resident in Whakatāne
Momoa the elephant seal remains in Whakatāne.
Round the clock surveillance for Momoa
Momoa has spent most of the past month on the shores of the Whakatāne River mouth.
'Intense' fire at Matata
Rural Fire controller: "The wind was driving the fire. It would have kept going."
Bay of Plenty measles cases confirmed
Two cases of measles in Bay of Plenty confirmed.