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.

Kiwi pop artist Theia set to headline the first ever Whakatāne's Seafood Festival.

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.

Severe thunderstorm watch in place for Western Bay of Plenty, Waikato and Coromandel

Police are investigating the cause of the fire that damaged the Taneatua police station.

Head along to Carols at the Marae.

Murupara kohanga reo comes out on top in oral health challenge

More than $25m of funding has been announced for Eastern Bay of Plenty

Bay of Plenty house prices jumped 3.5 per cent

Two cars crashed in Ōpotiki last night. Police are appealing for witnesses.

Whakatāne's Corrinne O'Donnell has won back-to-back Fine Signs Crazyman titles.

So much talent heading to Suzuki Series start line this weekend.

Whakatāne District Mayor Tony Bonne has announced his retirement.

Midwives' strikes have been cancelled in Tauranga and Whakatāne until Tuesday.

Bay of Plenty pair selected as rising stars of sevens game.