New ZealandMan dies after jumping from side of boat near Moutohora Island, WhakatāneThe man was pulled unresponsive from the water after the jump.14 Dec 11:30 PM
New ZealandPolice should not have pursued biker who later crashed and died - IPCAThe officer was pursuing a motorcyclist in Whakatāne on March 16 this year.10 Dec 10:19 PM
New ZealandFamilies gather to mark fifth anniversary of Whakaari eruptionA service was attended by more than 180 people, at least 40 of whom were from overseas.10 Dec 05:29 AM
New Zealand'Forever 8': Sobs as duo accused of killing boy appear in courtPeople wore T-shirts bearing Rickah’Shae’s image and the words 'Forever 8'.10 Dec 03:46 AM
New ZealandA shark sighting, a missing kite surfer and a plane crashAll in a weekend's work for Eastern Region surf lifeguards.10 Dec 01:59 AM
New ZealandWoman charged with murder over death of 8yo in Bay of PlentyThe young boy died in Whakatāne Hospital following an alleged assault last month.09 Dec 01:28 AM
New Zealand'Fleeting creatures': Rural artist inspired by beauty of birdsJenny’s art is influenced by her rural surroundings in the eastern Bay of Plenty.06 Dec 03:59 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessShelling out: How taxpayer spent $52m buying into a loss-making mussel farmShane Jones defends Crown investments into struggling Ōpōtiki aquaculture firm.28 Nov 02:30 AM
New ZealandNeed 'never stops': Bay needs 2500+ blood and plasma donations by ChristmasMobile donation drives will be 'making it as easy as possible for people to donate'.25 Nov 10:03 PM
New Zealand‘Excruciating fight’: Out-of-court settlement for family bereaved by White Island tragedyWith their lives shattered in the event, the family can now rebuild after the settlement.23 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe Great NZ Road Trip: Whakatāne to GisborneShayne Currie continues his Great New Zealand Road Trip, travelling from Whakatāne to Gisborne. Video / NZ HeraldWatch23 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandSolar farm, terminal extension: Airport plan sets out ambitious futureThe airport is built on land confiscated by the Crown in 1866.22 Nov 03:00 PM
New ZealandHow a 'horrific' hunting accident in 1982 led to a terminal cancer diagnosisA patient is 'disgusted' National didn't fund 13 cancer drugs it promised.17 Nov 06:40 PM
New ZealandHomicide investigation: Boy, 8, dies in hospital; woman charged with assaultA woman, 25, has been charged with assault.16 Nov 12:37 AM
New ZealandShellfish collection ban in BoP harbour in force nowA two-year ban on taking the shellfish came into force today.12 Nov 09:59 PM
New ZealandDr Monty Soutar's Kāwai series captivates New Zealand readers with historySoutar's Kāwai series blends fiction and Aotearoa's history06 Nov 06:00 PM
PoliticsŌpōtiki gang raids: Labour’s Peeni Henare says inquiry needed'This is an important matter.'05 Nov 12:41 AM
New Zealand'They are going to f***ing kill us': Woman's final words on 111 callCredence Malcolm and another man who can't be named say they didn't murder Korrey Whyman.04 Nov 09:45 PM
New ZealandStaffer assaulted at hot springs near WhakatāneOne person has been taken into custody after an assault.03 Nov 08:15 PM
New ZealandRugby star's head-knocks blamed for 'fall from grace' after he onsold guns, faked burglaryRugby and former TV star Matua Parkinson has been sentenced on firearms charges.29 Oct 11:34 PM
New ZealandWhakaari eruption: Conviction has ‘concerning implications’ for landlordsIsland's owners are challenging the criminal conviction of their company.29 Oct 08:59 PM
New ZealandMan appears in court over hunter's deathSean Kavanagh appeared in the Rotorua District Court today.23 Oct 08:58 PM
New ZealandWhakatāne man looking for owner of British war medalThere must be a family out there looking for the medal.23 Oct 05:52 PM
New ZealandMayor rejects conspiracy theory claimsRising rates and increased council spending proved a hot topic at a public meeting.22 Oct 05:25 AM
New ZealandEmily Longley's murder: A father's fight for justice revealedEmily Longley, 17, was found dead in her boyfriend's bedroom 13 years ago.20 Oct 07:03 PM
New ZealandHouse fire connected to gang-related shooting, police sayOne person was taken to hospital with critical injuries.14 Oct 06:58 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia and marketingSmall-town backdrop frames the bigger pictureJared Donkin speaks with Tom Raynel about his journey to founding Radlab.11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandHistory-making Steamers immortalised in docoBay of Plenty's greatest rugby triumph is to be commemorated in film.09 Oct 06:03 PM
New ZealandResidents say solar farm changes a 'threat' to rural lifestylePutiki Rd residents who agreed to a solar farm in 2021 are having second thoughts.09 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFreedom campers: 'Don't palm them off' on us, say localsSeveral councillors indicated their wish to remove the dump site from Edgecumbe Domain.09 Oct 01:00 AM
New ZealandCultural breakthrough in prisons: MP's tribute to Sir Norman Perry's legacyFormer MP's book recognises the prison reform leader's unacknowledged contributions.08 Oct 04:01 PM
New ZealandOne dead and two injured in Whakatāne crashA person was airlifted to hospital but sadly died later, police said.04 Oct 07:45 PM
New Zealand'History of harm': Relief as liquor store application withdrawnA hearing was scheduled to take place this month.01 Oct 10:42 PM
TravelNew things to do in the Bay of Plenty this summerLet’s gear up for the warmer months.20 Sep 07:00 PM
