Rotorua rescue helicopter sold amid service shake-up
'I imagine the people of Rotorua will be very, very angry and they should be.'
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Neighbour's frantic search for family devastated by fire
The neighbour of a family who have lost everything to fire has started a donation drive.
Young family lose nearly everything in house fire
A Givealittle page has been created and neighbours and friends are seeking donations.
Police name Pukehina crash victims
The two people killed in a crash on SH2 last week have today been named.
Police seek 'dangerous' man in Bay of Plenty
Police are looking for a man considered to be dangerous after "a serious assault".
Two more dead in horror week on Bay of Plenty roads
Police confirmed the crash is a "double fatal" but could not provide more information.
One Love 2019 announced final line-up, plus camping experience
A new campground facility has been announced for One Love 2019.
NZ's highest average rates - again
This district has topped the list since it began in 2014 and easily outstrips Auckland.
Bay police netball team to the rescue
A police netball squad put on a special move for the driver of a stalled car.
Shane Jones wants criminals, unemployed to plant trees
The forestry industry and KiwiRail are winners in the Provincial Growth Fund.
Extra 275 public housing places by 2022
A total 275 more public housing places are planned for the Bay of Plenty by 2022
'A miracle no one died': Frightening near head-on collision caught on camera
"I've seen some crazy stuff on our roads but that's one of the worst I've seen."
Bryan Gould: Why are teachers striking now?
COMMENT: Teachers' strike a long time coming, but why now with a sympathetic Government?
Toi Ohomai and Te Puia leading the charge
Toi Ohomai plans to have one slow charger and one fast charger at each campus.
More education staff to strike in Rotorua
Learning support specialists are the latest NZEI members to take strike action.
Superstar coming to Tauranga for first NZ show
Okurrr, hip hop superstar Cardi B announces NZ concerts.
Gang member with Bay links wanted by police after escape
Police are calling for help to help track down a man who escaped the Auckland court.
80 brand new homes from $200K in development plan
The development is proposed for 4 Emerald Shores Dr.
Funding for EVs and chargers at Toi Ohomai
The project was one of 19 granted funding by Energy and Resources Minister Megan Woods.
Revealed: NZ First MP's family ties with Wally Haumaha
NZ First deputy leader referred to Wally Haumaha as whānau in maiden speech to Parliament.
Flooding and slips close SH2 in Bay of Plenty
The road would remain closed until further assessment was possible during daylight.
The day a river claimed 18 lives
Sixteen children and two adults came to grief in the Motu River 118 years ago today.
Urban-rural battle looming among councillors
The regional council's representation review shows an emerging urban/rural split.
Te Puke attracts fast and furious
About 80 entries are expected to compete at Fagans Valley circuit.
Cow 'in a bad way' after being hit by logging truck
Police attend crash in Paengaroa after logging truck hit a cow on the highway
Head of Wally Haumaha inquiry stands down
The chair of the inquiry into Wally Haumaha's appointment has stood down.
Polytech second-half rolls jump with free fees
Jump in second-half domestic enrolments relieves financially strapped polytechnics.
LinkedIn account of inquiry head endorses Wally Haumaha
Calls for chairwoman of inquiry into top cop to resign.
Bay of Plenty Lotto player wins big
A Bay of Plenty Lotto player has won $333,333 overnight.
NBA star Steven Adams bowls into Mount gym
'I thought the wall was going to come down'
Peter Williams' new sports reporter role
Broadcaster and sports journalist Peter Williams has a new job as a sports writer.
Car rolls on highway between Tauranga and Rotorua
A car which has crashed between Tauranga and Rotorua is partially blocking a lane.
Chair of inquiry into promotion of top cop revealed
Chair and scope of government inquiry into Wally Haumaha's promotion revealed.
One person dead after crash in Te Puke
Another person was moderately injured after the single-vehicle crash near Tauranga.