Volunteers flex their thespian talents for early NZ life experience
Students get a bit of a show as they learn at Athenree Homestead.
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Whakaari/White Island steam plume timelapse
A timelapse of Whakaari/White Island taken from Ōhope on July 3. Video / Damian Rahmann
Katikati folk keen to communicate
This photo shows messenger Myra Tylee with her trusty bike at Katikati Post Office.
Who's best in the BoP? Finalists in hospitality awards announced
The awards celebrate the best dining establishments in the region.
Assaults on supermarket staff up 50%; fog cannons installed
Store staff are being threatened and hurt in broad daylight, says Woolworths.
Bay of Plenty Young Grower competition next week
Three of the competitors have links to Te Puke
Hitting the refresh button: New look for hotel's guest rooms
Millennium stays committed to sustainability during refurbishment
'You took away my childhood', young victim tells rapist
Her mum said Hayden Condon had destroyed 'innocent people' for his 'own sick gain'.
'Long delays' after crash on SH2 at Wairoa Bridge cleared
The two-vehicle accident was reported about 4pm.
Matariki celebrated in Waihī Beach
The Matariki ceremony in Waihī Beach was held on clear, bright, stunning dawn morning.
Driver confirmed dead in SH2 crash
Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash on Monday afternoon.
Serious injuries: Police issue black ice warning after multiple crashes
Three people were injured, two seriously, after two crashes along State Highway 38.
'Desperate': Mum confirmed for $180k surgery in Germany this month
Pam Coburn is preparing for surgery and a 'brutal' recovery.
A sea of blue runners dashed through Katikati
The group hopes to make the fun run/walk an annual event.
NZ Post services to return to Pāpāmoa
Bay of Plenty MP Tom Rutherford says the closure had 'left a huge gap in our community'.
Busy bees at work in new school garden
WBOP council staff donated their time as part of National Volunteer week.
Support service Te Tuinga Whānau closes after 30 years
Chairwoman said the decision had come after much consideration.
Serious injuries after two crashes on BoP highway
Four people injured in two crashes and the road is blocked.
Football: Te Puke snatch win at the death
Te Puke's women fall to first defeat of season.
SH2 in BoP reopens after serious crash
A witness at the scene said he could see a car and truck appeared to be involved.
Te Puke win Tai Mitchell Shield without conceding a point
The team's culture stems from a school's rugby academy.
Man crowdfunds $80,000 reparation for exploiting migrant workers
Around 19 workers were housed in a garage for four months. Some were without mattresses.
SH2 in BoP remains closed after serious crash
Police were called to the crash about 1.55pm.
'I don't feel safe': NZ's most burgled neighbourhoods - how does your suburb compare?
Use our interactive to see New Zealand's most burgled community.
Te Puke Sports secure home semifinal
Five tries, five conversions as fullback Fletcher Carpenter scored 35 points.
Whakaari owners want to grant scientists access
'If they're not monitoring that risk, that's not fair. I don't care who owns it.'
'Brutal attack': Man held partner in chokehold while children watched
A judge said there are children all over New Zealand traumatised by domestic violence.
Squash: Joelle King breaks 32-year-old record at NZ champs in Tauranga
Joelle King has broken a 32-year-old record at the New Zealand champs in Tauranga.
NZ’s most expensive secrets: Hidden mansions with $15m-plus price tags
Owners know their homes could take months to sell.