Bay of Plenty TimesMan charged with manslaughter, unlawful hunting after Kawerau man’s deathA man will appear in the Rotorua District Court accused of Stuart Stobie's manslaughter.24 Mar 10:48 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Tragically taken': Tributes flow for 'beautiful man' killed on hunting tripStuart Stobie was 'tragically taken in a hunting accident'.24 Mar 04:34 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesPolice seek witness to fatal motorbike crashA motorbike collided with a car, causing the car to flip.24 Mar 01:33 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesOne dead after two-vehicle Whakatāne crashPolice were called to the scene around 4.50pm.23 Mar 06:33 AM
Bay of Plenty Times‘Loads of maggots’: Woman traumatised by alleged treatment of brother’s dead body'I thought I could grieve my baby brother and let them take over ... I feel so dumb.'21 Mar 08:06 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhakatāne council sets 11.7% rate rise in draft budget compromiseOnly two councillors, Andrew Iles and John Pullar, voted against the increase.21 Mar 03:08 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesHow NZ scientists aim to protect critically endangered leatherbacksExperts from three countries are studying leatherback turtles in Whakatāne.20 Mar 06:14 PM
Bay of Plenty Times‘Impotent talkfest’: Debate over council’s proposed health advisory groupCouncillors support investigating the group but fear it becoming a 'talkfest'.20 Mar 07:27 AM
SportMitch Rees dominates NZ Superbikes, clinches third national titleHe secured his third title in the premier 1000cc superbike class.17 Mar 10:02 PM
Bay of Plenty Times‘Great news’: Early ramp opening to ease Pāpāmoa trafficThe eastbound ramps at Pāpāmoa East Interchange may open in late 2025.17 Mar 01:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesDoctor shortage: How long could it take to recruit for Whakatāne’s maternity ward?Plus, how many overseas doctors are being considered for the positions.14 Mar 11:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesRare Bay of Plenty postal note and stamps in $1.5m auctionA Whakatāne postal note from 1893 is valued at $500 for the auction.12 Mar 07:46 PM
Bay of Plenty Times‘Not an early St Patrick’s Day’: Resident on dog poo bag anticsWoman's fence frequently ends up covered in green bags.11 Mar 11:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesHeroic rescue: Man saves neighbours from burning houseOne person was sleeping, and another was gaming with his door shut and headphones on.11 Mar 09:04 PM
Bay of Plenty Times‘World’s first’: NZ mill’s tissue machine to run on geothermal steamThe mill invested $20m to upgrade its paper machine.11 Mar 03:30 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhakaari-White Island memorial project requires further hapū engagement$90,000 was raised this year, with hopes for central government funding.06 Mar 08:46 PM
SportSuperbike Championship goes into final rounds in WaikatoA Whakatāne rider has his eye on the top podium spot.06 Mar 04:00 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Like dead carcasses': Residents demand action on persistent odourThe mussel factory was issued an abatement notice for wastewater breaches.05 Mar 08:59 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhakatāne businesses ‘crippled’ by road closureOne business owner has asked for compensation. The council says 'no'.27 Feb 11:09 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesOwners of Whakaari/White Island have company’s conviction quashedThe volcano's deadly eruption killed 22 and seriously injured 25.27 Feb 09:26 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesHomicide probe: Man found dead on doorstepPolice urge anyone with information to call 105. 26 Feb 09:29 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesPolice investigate ‘unexplained’ death in Bay of PlentyPolice urge anyone with information to call 105. 25 Feb 10:54 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesBlack Hawk helicopter called in to help with loggingThe Black Hawk will be hovering over Whakatāne in coming days.25 Feb 08:02 PM
Bay of Plenty Times‘A full and very positive life’: Funding to begin for life-extending cancer drugsRhys Drayson passed his given life expectancy after taking the drugs in a clinical trial.25 Feb 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesOvernight fire in Ōpōtiki spreads through two commercial buildingsThe fire started around 11:20pm on Church St.23 Feb 05:42 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesSmall town New Zealand is really upping its food and coffee gameWorthwhile places to stop on a roadie through the Coromandel and Bay of Plenty.22 Feb 06:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times‘Pure heartlessness’: Man laundered $44k from 22 victims for Kenya-based scammersPatrick Neho claimed he did it to feed his children but in reality, he fed his addictions.22 Feb 03:00 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Same costly mistake': Driver's warning after $150 bus-lane fineMore than 6500 tickets were issued for breaching the 50m rule last year.21 Feb 09:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesCouncillors support reverting speed limit to 100km/h on highway sectionThe 80km/h limit will probably move back to 100km/h.20 Feb 09:02 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesFire crews tackle house blaze in KawerauFire crews have left the scene of a house fire in Kawerau.19 Feb 12:40 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesUp to 1000 rally against hospital downgrading health servicesObstetrics and gynaecology services at Whakatāne Hospital have been downgraded.19 Feb 12:21 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Intimidated': Residents sick of living in ‘motocross track’Whakatāne locals are 'being plagued by motorbikes day and night' in the suburb of Awatapu19 Feb 12:14 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesArtist Mr G unveils portrait of Bay mayorA painting of Kawerau Mayor Faylene Tunui was revealed on social media.18 Feb 12:22 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesCritical injuries after SH30 crash involving truckEmergency services were called to State Highway 30 at Rotoiti Forest.16 Feb 09:20 PM
