Bay of Plenty TimesIdentity of man who denies murdering Mob boss revealedA trial date has been set for 2025.10 Apr 04:15 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Verifiable nightmare': White Island survivors battled horror 387C heatCourt documents reveal US tourists' battle for survival as Whakaari/White Island erupted.05 Apr 06:00 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'System failure': Whakaari response review reveals 'confusion'It also found little or no national recovery co-ordination and no solid plan.05 Apr 02:56 AM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesWhite Island victims' multimillion-dollar civil claim heads to mediationVictims' lawyer says no amount of money will erase the pain inflicted by the tragedy.23 Mar 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWeapons and dangerous driving charges after incident outside courtPolice appeal for video footage.20 Mar 08:14 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMongrel Mob boss Steven Taiatini's death: Name suppression for murder-accusedTensions were high in the public gallery when the man appeared in court on Tuesday.20 Mar 03:23 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesDredging to deepen challenging boat entrance in WhakatāneThe shallowing of the narrows has been causing some challenges.20 Mar 12:41 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesLoaded guns, 11,000 cannabis plants, 4kg of edibles seized in raid on gang landsPolice arrested 25 people in the five-day operation.18 Mar 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesCrash with car kills motorcyclistThere has been a fatal crash in the Bay of Plenty, killing one.16 Mar 08:05 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWater company wins award as it awaits supreme court decisionLocal iwi and community groups opposed consents granted to expand the operation.12 Mar 09:18 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesHarbourmaster stops 'calling the bar' serviceThe Harbourmaster says the skipper is best placed to decide to cross the bar.11 Mar 09:11 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhakaari: Island's owners say they have no insurance to fund victims' reparationsTwenty-two people died and 25 others were injured when the island erupted in 2019.04 Mar 07:25 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhakaari/White Island: Tour company cannot afford $517k fine, likely to closeTwenty-two people died and 25 others were injured when the island erupted in 2019.03 Mar 06:14 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhakaari eruptions victims awarded more than $10m in reparationsTwenty-two people died in the eruption and 25 others were injured in 2019.01 Mar 12:17 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhakaari tour companies maintain they were misled by WorkSafe, other govt agenciesResearch institute GNS Science will be sentenced separately today.28 Feb 06:34 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesYoung rider to be remembered with special Hampton Downs tributeHampton Downs event to include a special tribute to a fallen champion.28 Feb 02:43 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhakaari defendant seeks up to 55pc reduction in fine for guilty pleaCourt hears more from the victims, families and lawyers at the second day of sentencing.27 Feb 07:27 PM
Bay of Plenty Times‘You cannot mend a mother’s broken heart’: White Island victim's mum speaks of griefVictims and family members address the court before the hearing moved into its next phase.27 Feb 01:43 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhakaari eruption victims’ families - ‘I feel like a victim of negligence’Richard Elzer's family speak at the Auckland District Court sentencing.26 Feb 06:04 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesPain of son's death at Whakaari 'never goes away'Family of 23-year-old tour guide broke down in tears as they spoke in court.26 Feb 02:49 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhakaari survivors to tell of life-changing effects of tragedySentencing of companies guilty of safety failings starts today.25 Feb 08:45 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Tears' on the start line: Athlete finishes 243km race to celebrate transplant'As long as I finish it, that was the goal.'19 Feb 02:11 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesMuggy nights: Major retailer running low on fans as temperatures soarRecords tumble after 'very hot month' across Bay of Plenty.08 Feb 04:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesThey gave her a new liver as a baby - 30 years later she's racing 243km to celebrate'Despite everything I’ve been through with my health, look how far I’ve come.'06 Feb 08:29 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesCommunity meeting held in living room, council warned to stop 'wasteful spending'The meeting, held in a community watchdog's living room, was standing room only.06 Feb 01:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesŌhope no longer best kept secret as it scoops another title'It was great to see that a district like Whakatane is getting national recognition.'31 Jan 02:28 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Your confidence takes a hammering': Nurse speaks out about verbal abuse from patientsIt comes as assaults on staff at Bay of Plenty hospitals have been rising.28 Jan 10:34 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhakatāne take honours at Harris Cup CarnivalBut host club Pukehina is closing the gap.23 Jan 04:38 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Significant height': Two people rescued after separate fallsBusy weekend for the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter.22 Jan 12:38 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesSpectacular sight as luxury ship docks off BoP coastHopefully, it's just the beginning for boutique cruise liners to come to Whakatāne.18 Jan 12:37 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Emergency': How getting strep throat led to three open-heart surgeries'I wouldn’t want anyone to go through it'.17 Jan 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMystery boat a ‘blight’ on small town’s main streetSome residents have come to see the vessel as an eyesore and a potential danger.10 Jan 02:50 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesCherished pets reportedly killed by roaming dogs over holiday periodWhakatāne District Council impounded over 500 roaming dogs in its last financial year.09 Jan 04:36 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesCheck your tickets! Three BOP Lotto players win $19kThirteen Lotto players nationally won the Second Division prize money.06 Jan 09:44 PM
