Bay of Plenty TimesWhakaari hearing: Defendants argue against making pleasThe 13 defendants charged after the Whakaari eruption are back in court today.02 Jun 08:32 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWho's responsible for safety on Whakaari/White Island?After months of review, it's still not clear who's in charge of safety on volcanic island.02 Jun 06:36 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhakaari/White Island: 13 parties to appear in courtCourt appearance for alleged health and safety breaches in the lead-up to the eruption.02 Jun 06:22 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMāori over 50 getting vaccinated despite Govt rejecting advice to do soHealth providers are taking a 'local interpretation' of guidelines.01 Jun 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhakaari WorkSafe hearing expected to draw crowdsWhakatāne District Court hearing will be livestreamed to a second location.27 May 09:05 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesDriver says he can't remember crash that killed adored nurseWhakatane nurse Sheila Bugden (nee Cheng) died in the crash near Rotorua.26 May 06:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'They were our pets': Sheep bloodbath devastates ownersEwes lay dead with their unborn lambs ripped from their stomachs.26 May 01:21 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesTeenager airlifted to Waikato Hospital after crashThe crash was reported about 1.25pm on Tuesday.25 May 10:57 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesJo Raphael: We need more help to stamp out meth scourgeOPINION: Meth users in the Bay are wasting more than $1 million a week.23 May 09:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMan pursues his stolen car then crashes into itInquiries are being made after a man saw the car stolen from him drive past.23 May 07:36 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty Times'A lot of people are in limbo': Residents upset at possible mill closureThe Norske Skog paper mill employs 160 people21 May 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty Times'He just didn't have to be killed': Grieving whānau speak out after police shootingKeeri Hooper still remembers the confusion in her brother's eyes before he was shot.21 May 07:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Win for Māori': Whakatāne District Council says 'yes' to Māori wardsThe vote comes a day before another Bay of Plenty council makes their decision.20 May 06:59 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesYoungsters help save girl trapped by her hair in public poolBoys played important role in rescuing girl, 10, trapped at bottom of a pool.19 May 02:19 AM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesSurprise star helps Bay of Plenty economy top regional rankingReport ranks the Bay of Plenty the top economic performer of NZ's regions.17 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesMurder trial: Man stabs brother-in-law in fight over noiseJames McFarlane has pleaded not guilty to murdering Savage Thunder in Edgecumbe in 2019.17 May 06:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesSpecialist White Island response crew discussed before tragedyIn tragic timing, a response simulation had also been planned for 2 months after eruption.15 May 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTECT Rescue chopper's life-saving missions in April revealedTECT Rescue Helicopter carried out 46 life-saving rescue missions last month.14 May 10:17 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesCause of house fire in Edgecumbe under investigationA fire investigator is investigating the cause of a well-involved house fire in Edgecumbe.14 May 09:53 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesKiri Allan comforted by Jacinda Ardern in hospitalArdern and Allan's hei tiki, carved from the same stone, were brought together, too.14 May 08:17 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTauranga Habour Bridge fibre cable damaged by fire - 3000 lose internetMany of the customers affected are in the Te Puke area.14 May 02:38 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesBrrrrrr! Sub zero temps as region shiversFrozen windscreens and glistening lawns were on the menu this morning.13 May 07:41 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMay warmer than usual, but will it continue?May has been warmer and drier than previous years on average.11 May 07:09 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesPolice Constable back home after burns treatmentKris Dale, formerly of Whakatāne, was badly burned by a gas bottle.11 May 05:48 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhakatāne council to reconsider Māori wards after law changeMay 21 is the deadline to consider the wards. The meeting is on May 20.10 May 03:55 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesMan missing for a week found dead in submerged carThe man was last seen at a function on the evening of April 22.05 May 12:30 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesPolice support officer convicted of drink-drivingCrashing a marked police ute while on duty 'will likely cost him his job'.04 May 11:04 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty Times'We must lead in this space': DHB launch sustainability planThe DHB acknowledged its carbon emissions were "detrimental" to people's health.04 May 11:02 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesGP recognised for more than 30 years of dedication to rural healthDr Grahame Jelley spent 12 years working as a GP in Ōhope and Whakatane.04 May 08:33 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'I just ran with it': Recipient of Paddy Gower tattoo nominated by mate'He said: 'Mate, you're getting a tattoo of Paddy Gower, when are you coming in?''04 May 03:05 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesPolice seeking owner of drone flown near airportThe drone had not interrupted flights03 May 08:17 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWinter is coming! Frosty start in RotoruaRotorua had its first "convincing" frost of the year this morning. Will the cold continue?02 May 10:48 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMultimillion-dollar Ōpōtiki harbour project under wayMore than 1225 direct jobs will be created in the Ōpōtiki district from PDU investment.30 Apr 02:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesPolice officer convicted of drink driving after on-duty crash is 'deeply regretful'The officer admitted two driving offences following an incident in Edgecumbe.28 Apr 08:33 AM
