Government announces commitment to accelerate horticulture in the Eastern Bay
The investment will accelerate a skills, training and employment programme.
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Government announces $2.2 million investment to combat unemployment in the Bay
The funding came as a result of economic growth in the region.
Protesters fight water bottling 'tsunami of plastic'
The director of one bottling plant says protest organisers' claims are exaggerated
Half a dozen people protest water bottling plant plans
Protest against Murupara's water bottling plant goes ahead.
Dramatic night moves in Kopeopeo Canal project
Night moves marked a significant milestone for the Kopeopeo Canal remediation project.
First fatal house fire prompts warning
The fatal house fire occurred in a house which did not have any smoke alarms
Bay of Plenty buildings big winners in architecture awards
The winners included buildings in Tauranga, Mount Maunganui, Whakatāne, Taupō and Rotorua
Police call on public to find woman with arrest warrant
Police are looking for 37-year-old Angela Pidduck
Police investigating sudden Whakatāne infant death
The death was not being treated as suspicious
Crash driver in serious condition after fleeing from police
Police attempted to stop the vehicle a few minutes prior to crash.
Rāhui in place at Sullivan Lake after toddler drowning
A rāhui has been placed on Sullivan Lake in Whakatāne.
Council staff hope to meet toddler's family
Whakatāne councillors and staff want to offer condolences to family of drowned toddler.
One critical in BOP crash
A critically injured person has been taken to Waikato Hospital.
Environmental impact report highlights issues needing attention
Environmental Aotearoa 2019 report welcomed by Bay of Plenty Regional Council
Game bird hunters reminded of firearm safety messages
Firearm safety messages as game bird hunting season sets to open next month,
Horror crash killed three Rotorua road workers: Man admits careless driving
A man is in Whakatāne District Court in relation to the deaths of three Higgins workers
Rubbish burnoff sets alight shelter belt
An out of control rubbish burnoff torched about 100m by 20m of a shelter belt in Galatea.
1.6 million Kiwis set for tax refunds: Are you one of them?
The Inland Revenue is shutting down its online services from Thursday for a week.
Lionel Nowell remembered by neighbour
Lionel Nowell died in hospital aged 73, after a fall on Moutohora last week.
Te Puke Sports only team to win all three games
Te Puke-based clubs are only unbeaten teams in Baywide premier competition
Swimmer snagged in fishing longline at popular beach
Emmeline Taylor was swimming with a friend when she suddenly felt "excruciating pain".
Promising Bay teens selected for environment forum
Two students from the Bay of Plenty have been chosen to attend the forum next week.
Whakatāne health recruitment programme wins award
Whakatāna-based programme wins award.
Edgecumbe flood two years on: Loneliness, trauma and hope
The town's 1600 residents have coped in different ways since the major flood.
Scavenger hunts to get restless Bay kids out and about
Four of the outdoor endeavours are on for children these April school holidays
Man charged over deaths of three Bay of Plenty road workers weeps outside court
A man has appeared in court charged with dangerous driving causing death.
More than 3000 to graduate from Whakatāne wānanga on Friday
Graduate achievements are to be honoured by the community.
Obituary: Jack Hourigan was a champion of children
Much loved principal and education stalwart Jack Hourigan has died at the age of 75.
Police seek information on Maketū girl's death
Police are still investigating the death of a 2-year-old girl.