Latest Bay of Plenty news
Mother shares struggle with adopted FASD son
She felt relieved when her adopted son was diagnosed at 16.
‘Strong sense of confidence’: Kiwifruit industry eyes record harvest
The kiwifruit industry picked up last year and things are looking good for 2025.
Opinion: Why investors should remain hopeful despite market dip
The S&P 500 has dropped 10% from its February highs, entering a correction.
One dead after two-vehicle Whakatāne crash
Police were called to the scene around 4.50pm.
Driver charged after 12 people injured in crash between van and SUV on SH5
Four ambulances and four helicopters were sent to the scene.
Watch: Surfers encounter orca
Two surfers encountered a pod of orcas off Arataki Beach on Sunday morning.
‘Dangerous’: Woman ‘clawed’ self-proclaimed warden during parking clash
Russell Watts was assaulted by Stevee Ormsby after she parked near his house.
Rising talent: Young skaters gear up for national spotlight
The event features park, street, and vert competitions on March 28 and 29.
Once-a-day milking a winning choice for King Country couple
OAD milking move made in the 2023-24 season as costs were getting 'out of control'.
NZ ice swimmer claims double silver at world championships
Quinn Boyle took silver in men's 500m and 1000m at the World Ice Swimming Championships.
Party line: Memories of NZ’s shared phone days revived in museum
The exhibition features nostalgic chunky phones with circular dials.
‘Loads of maggots’: Woman traumatised by alleged treatment of brother’s dead body
'I thought I could grieve my baby brother and let them take over ... I feel so dumb.'
Church minister’s family loses home, dog in devastating vicarage fire
The family of six is grateful for the support of their community after the Katikati blaze.
'Your record's smoked': Runner needs 'divine intervention' to keep his 36-year NZ record
Richard Potts ran an NZ schools 1500m record in 1989. It still stands, but for how long?
‘Tokenistic’: Councillor questions water consultation process
Mayor Denyer says consultation is tough due to government-imposed changes.
Whakatāne council sets 11.7% rate rise in draft budget compromise
Only two councillors, Andrew Iles and John Pullar, voted against the increase.
‘Release me without conditions’: Prison hunger striker tells supporters he’s prepared to die
Dean Wickliffe's parole hearing is set for April 3 but supporters fear he won't last.
Person dead in BoP hunting incident
Police were notified at 2am about the incident.
‘Means the world to us’: NZ biking tech joins global cycling programme
The programme connects cycling start-ups with mentors and funding opportunities.
‘A new frontier’: How supercritical geothermal could change NZ energy
About $12m to $15m has already been spent on investigative work.
How NZ scientists aim to protect critically endangered leatherbacks
Experts from three countries are studying leatherback turtles in Whakatāne.
‘Step backwards’: MP’s equal voting rights bill challenged
Iwi group leaders argue the bill ignores political disadvantages faced by Māori.
Historic site set for major restoration
Four trees will be removed to protect archaeological features at the site.
‘Impotent talkfest’: Debate over council’s proposed health advisory group
Councillors support investigating the group but fear it becoming a 'talkfest'.
‘On his way’: Running prodigy’s coach on playing the long game
At 15, Sam Ruthe has become the youngest person in history to run a sub-four-minute mile.
Olympians join fight against Bay of Plenty river energy project
The Māori landowners group proposing the project says people are jumping to conclusions.
Kick in the teeth: Chiefs fined for interference in win over Blues
The Chiefs were fined after their medic twice interfered with Blues' conversions.
High schooler by day, world beater by night: The balance for Kiwi running prodigy
Ruthe's father says balancing school and sport is key.
Cha-ching! Lotto win for Mount Maunganui player
Lotto players in Auckland, Mount Maunganui and Tauranga won $333,333 each.
‘Growing’ Port of Tauranga ‘critical’ to export goal - Finance Minister
Fast-tracking will see decision on port expansion proposal in 'months and not years'.
World record: 15yo Kiwi becomes youngest ever to run four-minute mile
Rising star Sam Ruthe has produced another extraordinary run.
Man strangled partner after All Blacks' game because he was hungry and wanted Uber Eats
The judge said Harrison Bryant was a demanding, belligerent and verbally abusive.
BoP is NZ’s most expensive place to rent
It's up $20 a week on Auckland and $15 on Wellington.