'Blow after blow after blow' after teen's lake death - but help on the way
Barbara Kinley's son Ethan Fitzpatrick died during a school trip at Lake Rotomā.
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Multimillion-dollar boost to financial service providers
The funding will help Kiwis manage their money and build financial resilience.
Whakatāne Covid-19 assessment centre to reduce hours
The centre will now only operate on weekdays.
Covid 19: How Ōpōtiki got through
"People were putting in such long hours ... it was a big learning curve for everybody."
Person found dead in Whakatāne River
Police received reports of a person found unresponsive in the water.
Back to school: Mental health front of mind
A specialist mental health service says staying connected is key.
Whakaari / White Island eruption leads to internal review
It will review the department's roles and responsibilities for offshore islands.
Local Focus: May is ME awareness month, so what is it?
ME affects up to 20,000 people across New Zealand. Made with funding by NZ On Air.
Car v horse: Driver killed after freak crash in North Island
The horse also died in the crash.
Bay leaders sign off $755m bid for transport funding
Revealed: The full list of projects for which Bay leaders want 100pc Government funding.
Whakatane business owners welcome lease relief
"It's a good idea, but it should have come through sooner," says one retailer.
'Wood-first' policy could create 3000 jobs nationwide
Business chambers and forestry leaders want new publicly-funded projects to use wood.
Eastern Bay of Plenty Covid-19 assessment times change
The changes affect the Whakatāne and Ōpōtiki assessment centres but not Kawerau's.
Local Focus: Kawerau, Whakatāne and Ōpōtiki on the road to recovery
Eastern Bay towns working together to succeed. Made with funding by NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Kawerau, Whakatāne and Ōpōtiki on the road to recovery
Eastern Bay towns working together to succeed. Made with funding by NZ On Air.
Te Puke workers' final test results negative
The Bay of Plenty DHB has also relaxed its visiting policy under Covid-19 alert level 3.
Whakatāne to benefit from Growth Fund loans
More than $48 million in loans will be pumped into regional projects throughout NZ.
New Research: White Island rocks hold clues
The finding could allow more accurate monitoring and forecasting of future eruptions.
'Proven potential for harm' before Whakaari eruption
In 2018, researchers cited seven life-threatening "near misses" at Whakaari since 2006.
Bay of Plenty highway projects resume
Road workers are back in action on projects stopped under level 4
Port productivity jumps to record levels despite Covid 19
Kiwifruit and dairy strong but fears held for forestry.
Doctors urge all sore throats taken seriously
A sore throat in children could be a symptom of Covid-19 or Step A.
No new cases in the Bay, three-wave economic plan
It is the second day in a row the region has had no new cases.
Two DHB staff, one patient have Covid-19
There were no new cases in the Bay of Plenty or Lakes regions
White Island survivors held breath for two minutes underwater
New account of helicopter pilot Brian Depauw's life-saving instructions to his passengers.
BOP and Lakes DHB virus cases rise by one each
The number of cases in the Bay of Plenty and Lakes DHBs have risen by one each.
How to keep everyone entertained this 'staycation' weekend
Whether young or old, these ideas are sure to make everyone happy.
Te Arawa whānau benefit from thousands of welfare packs
More than 8000 hygiene packs are being delivered across the Waiariki region.
Number of Bay of Plenty cases remains the same
The number of cases in the Bay of Plenty has not risen again today.
Covid-19: Pop-up testing clinics at Tōrere and Ōpape marae
The pop-ups provide a kaupapa Māori service to small and rural communities.
No new coronavirus cases in the Bay of Plenty
There were 15 new cases in New Zealand.
Bay of Plenty Covid-19 cases rise as Lakes DHB number falls
Today's new cases show it is not over yet for the Bay of Plenty.
Changes to Bay Covid-19 assesment centres
Murupara, Waimana, Rūātoki, Waikaremoana and Ruatāhuna will see one day clinics soon.