Local businesses give Kiwis a glimpse of Ōhope and why it's the best beach in Aotearoa.

He was remanded in custody until February 24.

Wipatene Mason died after a violent incident on Christmas Eve, 'traumatising' his family.

Swimming near the Whakatāne boat ramp and wharf is not safe and should be avoided.

Access to the fire had been difficult for firefighters.

A councillor says he will withdraw his complaint to the Race Relations Commissioner.

A Grey Power member called the councillor's use of te reo at meeting an "insult".

'We have been well behind for some years.'

More extreme weather events, sea level rise and drought will increasingly pose challenges.

Monster fatbergs discovered in a Whakatāne sewer will take days to remove.

The disasters revealed a health system unable to deal with mass casualty events, she said.

He was one of 100 New Zealanders to receive a Kiwibank Local Hero of the Year Award.

Bay of Plenty's waterways have been "very busy" so far.

A woman has been charged with assaulting with a weapon.

15-year-old relied on strength of his legs to bring in big fish.

The man was found injured at the intersection of Newall and Whittaker Sts.

The annual Summercross event was held near Matata on Sunday.

"Nothing good happens after midnight."

Salt Air Surf owners awoke to a nasty surprise this morning.

The crash in Ngaio Place was reported about 7.15am today.

The case will be heard in March next year.

Points leaders changed in several classes after round two at Manfeild at the weekend.

It has been a long, hard year for the Bay of Plenty water bottling plant.

It's designed for people looking for employment in the health sector.

Six Lotto players won a share of second division.

Today marks the one-year anniversary of the fatal eruption.

Some businesses in the Whakatāne region are expecting a bumper summer.