Brrrrrr! Sub zero temps as region shivers
Frozen windscreens and glistening lawns were on the menu this morning.
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Free school buses planned for Rotorua, Whakatāne students
"This is going to be really amazing ..."
Local Focus: More kaumātua protests against Te Uru Taumatua
Kaumatua assert their territorial sovereignty. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
May warmer than usual, but will it continue?
May has been warmer and drier than previous years on average.
Police Constable back home after burns treatment
Kris Dale, formerly of Whakatāne, was badly burned by a gas bottle.
Journey retraces the steps of Ngāti Apa tūpuna
Many new connections were made on a trip retracing the steps of tūpuna Apa-Hāpai-Taketake.
Whakatāne council to reconsider Māori wards after law change
May 21 is the deadline to consider the wards. The meeting is on May 20.
Man missing for a week found dead in submerged car
The man was last seen at a function on the evening of April 22.
Police support officer convicted of drink-driving
Crashing a marked police ute while on duty 'will likely cost him his job'.
'I just ran with it': Recipient of Paddy Gower tattoo nominated by mate
'He said: 'Mate, you're getting a tattoo of Paddy Gower, when are you coming in?''
Police seeking owner of drone flown near airport
The drone had not interrupted flights
Winter is coming! Frosty start in Rotorua
Rotorua had its first "convincing" frost of the year this morning. Will the cold continue?
Multimillion-dollar Ōpōtiki harbour project under way
More than 1225 direct jobs will be created in the Ōpōtiki district from PDU investment.
Ōpōtiki District plans tsunami education campaign
A tsunami hikoi will be planned within the next two to three months.
Police officer convicted of drink driving after on-duty crash is 'deeply regretful'
The officer admitted two driving offences following an incident in Edgecumbe.
Disgruntled Tuhoe hapū protest outside Taneatua HQ
'It's sobering our so-called leaders keep behaving the way they are.'
Tourism Bay of Plenty CEO steps down
Dunne will see out a three-month notice period in a part-time capacity.
Heavy rain: Police kept busy by weather overnight
A down pouring of rain caused issues in some parts of the region.
Bay of Plenty braces for severe rain, winds, thunderstorms
Flooding, slips, thunderstorms and rising waterways possible.
Watch: Kiri Allan in good spirits as she undergoes chemo for cervical cancer
'Encourage your sisters, your mothers, your daughters, your friends, #SmearYourMea.'
Cop suffers serious burns in gas bottle incident
'Kris is the type of person who usually runs towards danger and helps people.'
Teen's horrific beating of kitten; SPCA, police launch investigation
The video shows the defenceless kitten being kicked by a young boy.
'Our son was no saint but he didn't deserve to die': Gang member jailed over fatal crash
An Ōpotiki man has been jailed for the manslaughter killing of a motorcyclist.
'Died doing what he loved': Ōhope man speaks about rescue bid
A man in his 40s died following a water incident at Ōhope Beach.
First natural burial held in Whakatāne
The purpose is to return the body to the earth for the benefit of the environment.
Man dies in water incident at Ōhope Beach
The man was pulled from the water but died in spite of medical attention.
Young girl in hospital after pool rescue
One person was taken to hospital in serious condition.
Firefighters extinguish Ruatoki house fire
Fire and Emergency NZ received multiple calls about the blaze.
Aquatic Centre incident: Person rushed to hospital
Emergency services were called to the aquatic centre around 4pm on Wednesday.
Emergency services attend rolled truck
Police were called about the incident at 1.40pm.
Support flows after MP diagnosed with cancer
A Labour MP has revealed she has been diagnosed with stage three cervical cancer.
Magic gift arrives for children at fire-stricken Apanui School
The box was donated after the fire left only a few learning resources for students.
Big dreams for National Equestrian Centre
An Easter Jumping Festival will be at the National Equestrian Centre on April 3 and 4.