Plans afoot to build 'huge' new boat harbour on Whakatāne River
A site for a new boat harbour on Whakatāne River has been pitched.
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Waaka's injury comeback nears completion
Whakatāne's Stacey Waaka is raring to go after a four-month injury lay off.
Lane blocked after car collides with trailer in Matatā
No one was injured but one lane of Pākehā St was blocked.
Māori stroke survivor to inspire others at Waiariki conference
Awhi Mai Stroke Trust hope the hui will discuss survivors' struggles and how to help them.
Apparent ram raids target Bay of Plenty stores
A report to police said a car had driven through the window and the property was burgled.
Hayden Wilde takes big step towards Tokyo Olympic Games
Hayden Wilde is moving forward after his bronze medal at an Olympic test event
All action at secondary school finals day
The first week of Baywide Secondary School Rugby finals were held in Whakatāne.
Gangbusters: Patches on the rise as NZ gang scene 'revitalised'
Bay of Plenty is the district with the most gang members, with 1359 on the list.
Edgecumbe programme set to help 2000 New Zealanders
Young New Zealanders will be helped into work and training through Mana in Mahi.
Outgoing DHB chief executive hopes to leave organisation in 'good heart'
Helen Mason shares where she's off to next.
The new hottest place to buy - it might surprise you
Home values in the town of 6900 people have jumped 125 per cent over the past 10 years.
$700k granted to Bay of Plenty community organisations
More than Bay of Plenty community organisations received a share of over $700,000.
Search for missing Whakatāne man Joseph Webb continues
His mother just wants her "lovely, caring and kind" son back home.
Why the Bay of Plenty DHB has an $11 million deficit
The DHB provided patient and spending numbers to show just how much pressure it is under.
Police still searching for smash-and-dash driver in Whakatāne power-pole crash
The crash left 177 properties without electricity.
Car rolls, seriously injuring two people near Whakatāne
One of the cars involved have fled.
Driver missing from scene of Whakatāne power-pole crash
There are 177 properties without power as a result of the crash into a power pole.
Minister hopes new role will bring some teachers back
The learning support co-ordinator role was announced by minister Tracey Martin.
'Hard-working family men': Crash victims named
Friends and family of those who died in Monday's crash are reeling from their loss.
Kaingaroa fatal crash survivor still in hospital
The survivor of the fatal crash that killed four people remains stable in Waikato Hospital
New tsunami warnings for Bay of Plenty residents
Residents will also need to see if their phone is compatible to receive alerts.
Murupara community reeling after four killed in horror crash
The crash between a truck and a van claimed four lives and critically injured another.
Whānau hopeful of finding missing Whakatāne man
The family of missing Whakatāne man Joseph Webb remain positive.
Family 'incredibly worried' for missing man Joseph Webb, 24
Joseph Webb, 24, was last seen going for a walk around the Whakatāne coastline.
Bay of Plenty Lotto winner takes fair share of $1 million
Powerball was not struck and has rolled over to Wednesday night
Thank goodness, Wicked The Musical coming to Tauranga
Tauranga Musical Theatre's Wicked The Musical tickets are on sale.
Hayden Wilde anchors NZ to gold medal
Hayden Wilde helped New Zealand win gold in the World Triathlon Series mixed relay event
Quick-thinking youngster rescues toddler from pool
Ōpōtiki 6-year-old rescues toddler from pool at Whakatāne Aquatic Centre.
Police investigate Ōpōtiki fatal crash
The circumstances of the crash were still under investigation.
Kitchen award goes to Whakatāne designer
The brief for the winning kitchen was for a relaxed, social and casual space.
Bay triathlete Wilde builds towards final
Hayden Wilde is competing in the penultimate round of the World Triathlon Series.
Little Waihi murder accused gets name suppression
Murder accused's identity has been suppressed.