Schools line up for robotics challenge
The RoboPa Regional Scrimmage teaches pupils science, technology, engineering and maths.
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Rees trio ready for new superbike season
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Arrest follows shots fired at Whakatane gang funeral
A man is behind bars after shots were fired in broad daylight during a funeral procession.
Marae hospitality on show for Junior Rugby League Festival
The Kiwi Junior Rugby League Festival will be held in the Eastern Bay next month.
Planned 1080 drop in Rotoehu Forest angers locals
Jacqui Armstrong is one of many angered by the news of a 1080 drop in Rotoehu Forest.
Roll-out complete for Rotorua bus bike racks
Other regions that use the racks have shown a positive impact on bus passengers.
Witnesses sought to 92-year-old's crash
Elderly man injured after ute hits stationary truck.
Man, 92, seriously hurt in Bay crash
A man, 92, involved in a crash has been seriously hurt and flown to Tauranga Hospital.
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Heartbeat: Flood-hit Edgecumbe battles on
Months after the flood that swamped Edgecumbe, locals are still struggling on.
Sheila's Shed plays fairy godmother ahead of ball
Kawerau-based Sheila's Shed is already helping those in the wider community.
Regional council: Heavy rain 'no cause for alarm'
BOP Regional Council says there is no cause for alarm over today's forecast heavy rain.
Edgecumbe four months on: Over the moon to be home
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Edgecumbe four months on: A caravan on the back lawn
Martin and Barbara Finucane have set up camp on their back lawn.
Edgecumbe: Four months on from flooding
Authorities aim to have 90 per cent of people back in their homes by Christmas.
Eat Streat building sells to farm family
A high-profile building housing six tenants has been sold in Rotorua.
Waiokea Gorge slip clearance continues
More than half of the debris on State Highway 2 at the Waioeka Gorge has now been cleared.
Fisherman knocked out by low-flying plane
Plane making an emergency landing hit a fisherman standing on the Whakatane beach.
Anger at council move to abandon 35 properties
A fight is brewing over a council move requiring more than 30 property owners to move.
Big knees-up for region's musicians
A fundraising event with a Celtic theme will be held at Awakeri Arts Centre next month.
Shotgun ordeal trigger went 'click'
Police are appealing for information about a gang-related firearm threat in Whakatane.
Successful Bay Maori to be celebrated at awards
Māori Television and Te Puni Kōkiri have announced this year's Matariki Awards finalists.
Teen badly burned in Opotiki explosion
17-year-old flown to hospital with serious burns on his arms, legs and abdomen.
From small-town boy to ONZM
Jim Gray has been made an ONZM for services to Maori and governance.