Ōhōpe surfer selected for NZ team
Ōhōpe's Jack Lee is one of three Bay of Plenty surfers going to the World Junior Champs.
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Knives and hammers the weapons of choice for Bay robbers
'They just want money to fund their next high.'
Bay winners! Lotto players score nice chunk of change
The winning tickets were sold in Tauranga and Whakatāne.
Whaka 100 - the best places to watch the action
Four Bay riders have been identified as top contenders for Whaka 100.
Person seriously injured after Bay of Plenty crash
The single-car crash happened on Kawerau Road.
Highway cleared after crushed car falls off haulage truck
Motorists were asked to be cautious when travelling in the area.
Coulter in the thick of young player surge
22-year-old George Coulter is one of the younger players on the croquet green
Murupara-Galatea ward councillor revealed
The new Murupura-Galatea ward councillor has been chosen after special draw.
Three arrested after spate of Whakatāne robberies
A firearm was found in their vehicle.
Flip of a coin could determine election winner after tied result
"Whatever will be will be," one candidate said.
Podcast hopes to shed light, break taboos on funeral industry
A Whakatāne funeral director is ready to answer questions about death
Hospital havoc: Disruption as local radiographers walk off the job
The 24-hour strike started at 7am this morning, with another planned for Wednesday
Toi Iti's freshwater kaitiakitanga focus
Toi Iti, son of activist Tāme Iti, has won the Kōhi Māori seat.
Police appeal for information on armed robbery
Dairy robbery inquiry needs your help.
Eastern Bay results: Turner elected as Whakatāne mayor
Whakatāne's new mayor is Judy Turner, preliminary results suggest.
Toi Iti, son of Tāme Iti, wins regional council spot
Tīpene Marr previously held the seat.
Plastering master Azure Kutia takes top award
Whakatāne woman takes out national apprenticeship award.
Wild weather: Heavy rain to hit the Bay tomorrow
The eastern ranges of the Bay of Plenty are expected to be the hardest hit
Funding boost for Whakatāne to improve camping experience
The purpose was to help the council meet demand during the peak camping season
Life-saving bone marrow match for Kawerau's Victor Richmond
Hori Richmond found to be a bone marrow match for brother Victor.
Abortion bill submissions: Parents, teachers, health staff write
The Abortion Legislation Committee received more than 23,000 submissions on the bill.
Watch: Car goes over ditch trying to outrun police
"You could hear the ticking in the video of the electric fence."
Man charged with assault after fatal stabbing in Edgecumbe
A 23-year-old is due to appear in Whakatane District Court tomorrow.
Fatal stabbing in Edgecumbe
Officers were called to the scene of an assault on Hydro Rd
Person dies after a medical event and crashing in central Whakatāne
The incident happened about 11.40am.
Bay tourism operators awarded for work in sustainability
The operators were awarded at the Sustainability Innovation Awards
Whakaari grumbles: Geyser-like explosions recorded in crater
The burst came as a result of the rising crater lake drowning active vents
Armed robbers storm dairy for second time
Offenders entered the Galway Street dairy about 8.15pm last night
'That boy was our world': Young ambulance officer dies on the job
Liam Harpur was 23 years old when he suddenly died this week.
Queen Service Medal presented to dedicated Matatā woman
She has been with the Matatā Volunteer Fire Brigade for more than 20 years