Stroke survivor sharing hard lessons
"Many of our own Māori families, whānau are not accessing what is already available."
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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.
Whakatāne school misses out on free lunch scheme
The school is disappointed it is the only school in the town not in the free lunch scheme.
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."
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.
Rippa rugby the new Monday treat for Eastern Bay
For some, it will be the first time on the field.
Lawyers round off arguments in water bottling appeal
Lawyers have rounded off their arguments in the Rotorua High Court.
Revealed: The region with 'stubbornly high' greenhouse gas emissions
Overall, emissions in the Bay of Plenty grew by 11.9 per cent from 2007 to 2018.
'Incomprehensible': Suspected asbestos dumped in river
'I just didn't honestly believe such people could exist': Deputy mayor Andrew Iles.
Rona Stanley: A lifetime of service to Whakatāne Hospital
Born at Whakatāne Hospital, Rona says the hospital was her life.
Scientists glimpse transformed seafloor around White Island
Seafloor survey around White Island reveals a mass of ash discharged in deadly eruption.
One person critical after crash between motorbike and car
The crash happened at 6.35pm.
White Island survivors confirm lawsuit against Kiwi company, cruise ship
US honeymooners Matt and Lauren Urey have revealed the extent of their recovery process.
Te Teko murder accused named
Te Hiiritanga Hill, 24, pleaded not guilty to the charge.
Eruption victim's brother hopes tours can resume
There are high hopes around a warning system developed using a decade of data.
'You can do anything': White Island survivor shares tale of hope
"You can do anything as long as you don't tell yourself the opposite."
Whakaari / White Island hospital bills top $14m
Doctors' labour, skin supplies, drugs and intensive care facilities were some of costs.
Bay of Plenty unscathed after Coromandel wild weather
The weekend ahead is looking cloudy with isolated showers.
Three waters reform: Councils hesitant about $761 million funding pool
Only councils who opt into the three waters reform programme can access the funding.
Bay buses are running for free, who knew?
Fares will return in Rotorua and regionally on July 20 and in Tauranga on July 27.
Local Focus: Waiariki electorate explained
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Local Focus: Waiariki electorate explained
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Child seriously injured in Whakatāne quad bike incident
Police were called to a property on Matahi Valley Rd about 12.25pm yesterday.
Man arrested after Rotorua to Matatā chase
The man was due to appear in the Rotorua District Court today.