Three hospitalised with meningococcal infections
A public health official says people need to be on alert for symptoms of the disease.
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Know what to do if caught in a rip
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Christmas rain, but it's getting better
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Mount's Cody Cooper a favourite for Summercross
Elite motocross riders head for eastern Bay of Plenty for annual Summercross event.
Heavy rain and thunderstorms watch for Bay of Plenty
Heavy rain and possible thunderstorms watch for Bay of Plenty.
Severe thunderstorm watch in force for Bay of Plenty
Severe thunderstorm watch in place for Western Bay of Plenty, Waikato and Coromandel
Police treating Taneatua station fire as suspicious
Police are investigating the cause of the fire that damaged the Taneatua police station.
$25m announced for Eastern Bay
More than $25m of funding has been announced for Eastern Bay of Plenty
Bay house prices jump 3.5 per cent year-on-year
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Three in hospital after Ōpotiki crash
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Former MP Tony Ryall: 'Why I left politics'
Former MP Tony Ryall has purposely kept a low profile since exiting politics in 2014.
Whakatāne mayor won't seek re-election
Whakatāne District Mayor Tony Bonne has announced his retirement.
Midwives' union cancels strikes after ERA ruling
Midwives' strikes have been cancelled in Tauranga and Whakatāne until Tuesday.
Bay pair selected as rising stars of sevens
Bay of Plenty pair selected as rising stars of sevens game.
Maketū Coastguard offers bar crossing training
The Bar Crossing Training Event will be held from 8am on December 9.
Solar panels to reveal if Ōhope Beach School is the sunniest
Pupils of Ōhope Beach School are tracking their solar energy.
Toi Ohomai course to open tertiary doors
New courses helping kura kaupapa students transition to tertiary study.
Bay of Plenty biosecurity champions win national awards
Biosecurity NZ announced the winners of the 2018 New Zealand Biosecurity Awards.
PM launches treaty settlement project in Whakatāne
She will visit the newly-opened museum and Te Manuka Tutahi Marae.
Mother of son plucked from ocean: 'I don't think my heart worked'
Fisherman who saved toddler from the ocean at Matata Beach first thought it was a doll.
Stunning snaps of whale off Ōhope coast
Southern Right Whale spends time swimming near Ohope on Tuesday.
Industrial development expected to create 150 jobs in Kawerau
Shane Jones announces $2 million boost for industrial development.
Local Focus: Māori vegan smashing stereotypes
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Ōhope named most-loved beach
Bay of Plenty features in the AA's must do list this summer.
Win for community group over water bottling appeal
A community group set up to protect Otakiri Springs has had a small court victory.
One person arrested after Ōpōtiki shooting
The incident happened in a rural area east of Ōpōtiki about 5pm yesterday.
Bay police win prestigious national award
Bay of Plenty police have won a prestigious national award
'Serious consequences': Warning over new Mongrel Mob knock-off merchandise
"If people do it, they'll no doubt find out in due course what the consequences are."
Road closed after truck and trailer crash near Ōpōtiki
A serious crash has been reported in Opotiki.