The business has been showcasing NZ's only active marine volcano for more than 25 years.

A boy with cancer can't get to school because of a severe shortage of disability taxis.

Young sevens talent on show in Rotorua this weekend.

A project to replace the Pekatahi Bridge deck has reached the half-way point.

Hawaiian students are in the region to learn from Maori.

Lake Taupo CC and Whakatane United have booked their place in Western Bay of Plenty reserve grade championship semi-finals this weekend

Eastern Bay of Plenty councils have collaborated to develop a plan to provide a clear vision of where the region wants to be in the

Information around infrastructure, environmental work, and water quality projects planned by the Bay of Plenty Regional Council is

Whakatane farmers were among the big winners at the 2017 Bay of Plenty Dairy Industry Awards.

Heavy rain is expected in the region today and tomorrow.

Project aims to breath new life into the township.

The rain has looked to ease in the region today but is expected to return in force from tomorrow.

A unique online Maori health hub has been launched in Whakatane. Toi Te Ora - Public Health Service, along with many collaborative

Rippa Rugby will kick off for the first time in Whakatane today. Three hundred year five to year eight kids will be involved in Rippa

Years ago, a Maori boy was caught stealing lollies at the local Four Square. A report labelled him a "thug". He was 10 years old, writes Dame Susan Devoy.

Whakatane Mayor Tony Bonne is confident in the success of the region, despite a Maxim Institute report projecting population decline in the next two decades. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Kawerau's Urban Food Forest (KUFF) project launched this month and will become a source of fresh produce for locals. The project

Construction on the redevelopment of the Whakatane Museum Research Centre is on track to start in the middle of this year. Whakatane

Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology has reinforced its commitment to help improve the social and economic outlook of the Kawerau community.

Emergency services were alerted to the collision about 4.50pm.

Kawerau District Council staff are working as fast as they can to unblock drains after torrential rain caused flooding of over a metre.

Two women injured when armed robber fires gun during attempted hold up.

Two people have been shot in an attempted armed robbery at a berry farm in Whakatane.

Road users who travel on the stretch of State Highway 2 between Awakeri and Taneatua in the Eastern Bay of Plenty are advised that

Twelve men have been arrested in relation to a gang clash on the streets of Whakatane, in which shots were fired and people scrambled for cover.

"Pop, pop, pop": A witness to an extraordinary gang clash on the streets of Whakatane has described how frightened motorists ran for their lives.

Police appeal for film of a funeral procession after shots were fired during a gang clash in Whakatane yesterday.

Police arrested multiple people after shots were fired at a Mongrel Mob member Tahu Kingi's funeral procession going from Kawerau to Whakatane.

Multiple arrests have been made after shots were fired at a Mongrel Mob funeral procession in Whakatane.

IN ACTION: Whakatane's Tony Rees [Honda CBR1000RR], is the new points leader in the Superbike class after intense racing at Teretonga