'Remarkable' forgiveness for driver who injured eight victims
Judge John Macdonald said he had "not quite experienced something quite like this before".
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New Zealand or Aotearoa? The Bay reacts to Māori Party policy
"Why is it even an issue, is the real question it raises for me."
It's not over: DHB pharmacy workers walking off the job for pay equity
The full strike will see no service from any Apex union pharmacy worker.
Māori Language Week: Riapo Panapa - filling a void with te reo
Te Wiki o te reo Māori/Māori Language Week gets underway today.
Better future for inanga (whitebait) on the Whakatāne River
New whitebait ponds and spawning habitat were built in the river berm.
Fatal Whakaari/White Island eruption still on my mind – Ardern
Ardern says first scenes she saw of first responders at work still lingered in her mind.
Judith Collins wants Royal Commission into Whaakari/White Island disaster
Jacinda Ardern wants to wait for the findings of the Worksafe and Coroner investigations.
PM campaign: 'Hijacked' Whakatāne community told to 'take time' in healing
The visit marked nine months, to the day, since the eruption.
Matariki public holiday: Some overjoyed by election promise but others not so much
A 'nice idea' with 'hopeless timing', according to one local former National Party leader
Covid 19 coronavirus: Govt resources sought to back iwi on the ground
'Give the resources to the communities to look after themselves.'
'An insult to those who died': Bridges scolds White Island ministerial advice
Inquiry independence from Government 'critically important' says National MP.
'Frustrated' pharmacists and nurses strike for pay parity
"We are standing our ground," says a Tauranga Hospital pharmacist.
Transport, health, referenda and more: Where Waiariki candidates stand
The candidates were asked about their top priorities.
New jobs, new skills in Whakatāne
The Provincial Growth Fund is helping Whakatāne locals find work.
Council: 'Bay faring better than most' in Covid economic impact
The regional council's informetrics report GDP was down by 1.6 per cent.
Untapped aquaculture resources explored at iwi meeting
Hatcheries, aquaculture technology and workforce training explored.
Top lawyer calls for inquiry into Whakaari / White Island eruption
Nigel Hampton QC: 'Bureaucracy knows time is a killer of perceived need'.
Whakaari / White Island: GNS livestream evidence in investigation
The footage is being used as evidence in WorkSafe's biggest investigation to date.
Suicide rate in Bay of Plenty region follows national decline
Nationally, 654 people died by suicide - the lowest it has been in three years.
'Emotional mess': Grieving partner tells of pain as company fined over trio's deaths
Higgins fined $270,000 and ordered to pay more than $494,000 in reparations.
Stroke survivor sharing hard lessons
"Many of our own Māori families, whānau are not accessing what is already available."
Council to 'reset' stance on climate change emergency
Bay of Plenty Regional Council considers a new response to climate change.
Staff to double as Kawerau worm farm expands
Worm farm juggernaut Kawerau Ecocast is already New Zealand's biggest worm farm.
Otere Black signs with Bay of Plenty Steamers
The 25-year-old is has been playing for the Blues in the Super Rugby Aotearoa competition.
Bay hospital hours adjusted for alert level 2
Hospitals in the Bay of Plenty have put restrictions in place.
'You are at the front of our minds' - BOP Civil Defence
"Before this current resurgence we had lots of hui and debriefs so we could all learn."
Aucklanders flock to Bay, locals flock to get tested
An itinerary of where the infected cases went while in Rotorua has also been released.
Tauranga and Whakatāne hospitals reach capacity
Some elective surgeries have been deferred this week to ease the pressure.
Asbestos confirmed in Waimana River dumping
The roofing was found in the water at Wardlaw Glade, Waimana just over two weeks ago.
'Over it': Whānau who lost home to fire, living in caravans awaiting building consent
In April last year, the whānau lost their home when an electrical fault started a fire.
Local Focus: Is the law out of order? Waiariki candidates talk about crime and Māori in prison
Waiariki election candidates talk justice. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'You moved heaven and earth': Victims thank hospital staff
The head of the National Burn Centre passed on a message of gratitude.
He threatened to feed Simon Bridges to pigs, now he's been sentenced
"Just because it's social media doesn't mean there aren't consequences," Bridges said.
Bay of Plenty dairy worker killed in motorbike crash
Police believe the handles of two motorbikes locked together, causing the crash.