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One dead after crash near Whakatane
Police are still working to formally identify the man and inform next of kin.
Motorist critical after single-car crash near Whakatane
Part of Taneatua Rd is closed following the single car serious crash
Kawerau resident: 'It was really scary'
A series of earthquakes rocked the Bay of Plenty last night - one with a magnitude of 4.1.
100 lightning strikes in Bay
A thunderstorm crossed Tauranga about 6am, moving towards Whakatāne around 7am
Maketu woman identified as crash victim
The woman killed in a crash in the Eastern Bay of Plenty on Sunday has been named.
Man admits shooting at Mongrel Mob funeral procession
Shots were fired during the funeral procession for Mongrel Mob member Tahu Kingi.
Former policeman Marty Grenfell is TCC's next chief
A new boss for Tauranga City Council has today been announced
Gyrocopter crash at Whakatane Airport
Fire and Emergency NZ are currently responding to the crash.
More police for Bay of Plenty
More police are coming to the Bay of Plenty after part of this year's police graduation.
Drug raid accused refuses to enter prison video booth
A further 20 arrests from the Kawerau police raids have been remanded in Tauranga Court.
More accused deny charges stemming from police raids
A fresh round of court appearances followed Eastern Bay police raids on March 27.
Two vehicles involved in Bay of Plenty crash
Police are at the scene of a two vehicle crash on Kawerau Rd.
Tauranga rescue helicopter aids two Bay patients
Bay of Plenty people were flown to Waikato and Auckland hospitals for medical treatment.
Bay of Plenty house prices continue to soar
Bay of Plenty median house prices continue to rise, according to the latest figures REINZ.
Signs lead the way to Whakatane's tourist attraction
New road signs let people know they're in the right place to experience Whakaari.
First aid courses for BoP rugby clubs
The long-term goal is to have a qualified FAIR first-aider at every BOP club rugby game.
Local Focus: A show of unity in Edgecumbe
Edgecumbe residents enjoy food, music and togetherness. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Hundreds acknowledge one year on from the April 6 flood
Edgecumbe residents enjoy food, music and togetherness. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Two children airlifted from Whakatane Hospital
Two children have required rapid response flights in Whakatane this week.
Recovery progress made with help of $1m fund
Edgecumbe residents have been lent a helping hand from a number of organisations.
Local Focus Feature: Edgecumbe residents hit out at council
Edgecumbe locals are taking aim at the Regional Council. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Edgecumbe: 'They said it wouldn't happen again'
Edgecumbe locals are taking aim at the regional council. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Heritage Whakatane hotel changes hands
Buyer to develop it in line with the vision for that area of the CBD to be a tourism hub.
Flood pushes house off foundations: 'It broke my heart'
Disasters affect everyone in unexpected ways. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Businesses finding their feet in Edgecumbe
Edgecumbe still waiting for a supermarket. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus Feature: Financial strife continues for Edgecumbe farmers post-flood
For Edgecumbe farmers, financial troubles are not over. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Financial fallout continues for flooded Edgecumbe farmers
For Edgecumbe farmers, financial troubles are not over. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus Feature: Edgecumbe remembers the day the river breached
Edgecumbe remembers the day the river breached. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus Feature: Edgecumbe remembers the day the river breached
"It was chaotic... like a war zone". Made with funding from NZ On Air.
A year of highs and lows for Edgecumbe
Almost one year ago Edgecumbe was evacuated as floodwater engulfed the town.
100 cannabis plants found in Matahina Forest
Two more men have also been arrested in relation to Operation Notus.
Inside the raids on the Mongrel Mob
Police smashed a P supply chain in Kawerau today. But breaking addiction is harder.
Kawerau mayor welcomes police raid to 'stamp out' meth
Malcolm Campbell believes there's 250 meth users in a town of 6000.