Bay of Plenty's $319m spending spree
International tourists are behind a surge in spending in the Bay of Plenty last month.
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Man lay injured in drainage culvert overnight
The man was injured about 5pm Monday but was not discovered until early Tuesday morning.
RoboPa gains further funding to engage Maori youth
The robotics initiative has been awarded increased funding.
Pekatahi Bridge to close for five days
The permanent seal on the bridge deck is expected to be laid from tomorrow.
Flood to be acknowledged with community event
Edgecumbe flood anniversary to be acknowledged 12 months on.
Poll likely on Maori wards for Whakatane
Whether Whakatane will have Maori Wards looks set to be determined by public vote.
Trustpower to donate vehicle to Whakatane Community Patrol
Eyes and ears of the community to receive new vehicle.
Nine arrests follow Whakatane dairy robberies
Whakatane has been victim to a growing number of dairy robberies in the past few months.
Bay of Plenty's billion dollar tourism boom
Visitors to the Bay of Plenty are believed to have spent $1.8 billion in 2017.
Dairy owner shot with BB gun chases off offender
Superette owner shot in neck during attempted robbery - but still chased the fleeing man.
Case called for 24 people charged over Whakatane gang clash
Gang clash has high court sequel.
Submissions close on controversial water-bottling boost
A controversial resource consent application is one step closer to the end.
Demolition works under way in Edgecumbe
Removal and demolition works are well under way on College Rd in Edgecumbe.
Dredging begins in the Kopeopeo Canal
The Kopeopeo Canal Remediation Project has marked a significant milestone.
Meeting Jacinda Ardern tops sick boy's bucket list
At the top of a sick boy's bucket list is meeting Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.
Teen with spinal injuries airlifted after falling off swing
A teen has suffered spinal injuries after a swing broke and he fell on his back.
Woman dead after large tree falls on car in Rotorua
Storm claims first life after tree crushes woman in car.
Rod Farrow's lifetime of fighting fires
Rod Farrow is to receive the Queen's Service Medal.
Pilot Denis Hartley surprised by New Year Honour
Denis Hartley is to become a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit
Rees family to the forefront of superbike series
Whakatane's Tony Rees may be down, but he won't be out for long.
Edgecumbe residents welcome demolition
Edgecumbe families who used to own red-stickered homes are happy to see them go
Dead Kiwi's family need help getting him home by Xmas
Young dad's family is hoping to bury him by Christmas.
Rotorua currently high fire risk
Continued dry weather means much of the region is in high fire danger.
Director of water bottling plant has yet another attempt
The latest proposal would see 18m litres of NZ water a day sent offshore.
Whakatane council building to undergo earthquake strengthening
Work to start next year at an estimated cost of $3m.
Spark closes Whakatane store for safety reasons
Spark says the store does not reach the Spark policy standard for earthquake resiliency.
Regional Council congratulates Maori ward decision
Bay of Plenty Regional Council congratulates Whakatane councillors on Maori ward decision.
Water bottling plant seen as turning point for Murupara
The water bottling operation in Murupara could spell good news for the region.
Whakatane District Council votes in favour of Maori wards
Resolution passed that would enable the establishment of Maori wards.
Two arrested over Whakatane aggravated robbery
The 17-year-old and 19-year-old were arrested this afternoon.
Whakatane dairy robbery: Police seek help from public
Two men with their faces covered and carrying wooden weapons stole cigarettes from dairy.
Robbery at Whakatane dairy
Two men have robbed a Whakatane dairy armed with wooden weapons.
Omaio whanau trust seeks partners to progress kiwifruit opportunity
The land development strategy has the potential to create 100 new jobs for local whanau.