Momoa the elephant seal has moved away from the limelight but remains in Whakatāne.

A truck involved in a fatal crash is being lifted out of a river near Ōpōtiki today.

Regional council has implemented recommendations from flood report.

The vehicle was found 'wrapped around' an oncoming train.

Report into the death of Waste Management driver Wayne Faga released today.

A recycling trial will begin this month in Whakatāne.

A university is looking for local pregnant women to participate in a study.

Police urge extra caution with more motorcycles on the road.

Mana wahine is inspiration behind her Waitangi artwork. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Momoa has spent most of the past month on the shores of the Whakatāne River mouth.

Rural Fire controller: "The wind was driving the fire. It would have kept going."

Two cases of measles in Bay of Plenty confirmed.

Police say Max Kerrison, a cyclist who was involved in a crash on Saturday, has died.

A Rotorua man tells of having to swim past sharks to reach the shore.

Beach umbrellas were used as a tent in the soaring heat to work on the injured cyclist.

The crash involved a car, and it happened on West End Road in the beach carpark.

Momoa has been snapped soaking in the sun at the Whakatāne Yacht Club.

One male has been taken to Whākatane Hospital in a critical condition.

A public health official says people need to be on alert for symptoms of the disease.

Prizes exceed $10,000 in value, including a special children's section.

The annual Whakatāne Summercross is an iconic event on the Kiwi motocross calendar.

Whakatāne's Pouroto Ngaropo is to be a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit.

Whakatāne's John Pullar has been honoured in the New Year 2019 list.

One lucky Lotto player is driving away with a brand new Ford Mustang.

An elephant seal has been spotted at different Eastern Bay beaches this week.

Police are appealing for further information from anyone who saw or heard the incident.

Burglary breaks hearts of homeowners after house ransacked, sentimental items destroyed.

Today is looking brighter; long fine spells are expected over much of the North Island.

Elite motocross riders head for eastern Bay of Plenty for annual Summercross event.

Heavy rain and possible thunderstorms watch for Bay of Plenty.