Swimmer snagged in fishing longline at popular beach
Emmeline Taylor was swimming with a friend when she suddenly felt "excruciating pain".
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Promising Bay teens selected for environment forum
Two students from the Bay of Plenty have been chosen to attend the forum next week.
Edgecumbe flood two years on: Loneliness, trauma and hope
The town's 1600 residents have coped in different ways since the major flood.
Scavenger hunts to get restless Bay kids out and about
Four of the outdoor endeavours are on for children these April school holidays
Man charged over deaths of three Bay of Plenty road workers weeps outside court
A man has appeared in court charged with dangerous driving causing death.
Police seek information on Maketū girl's death
Police are still investigating the death of a 2-year-old girl.
Oxfam charity walk coming to Edgecumbe this weekend
More than 1000 people will take part in the charity walk this weekend
Regional council asks for residents' views on Annual Plan
Regional council is asking for feedback on Annual Plan.
Baby who died after three hours in hot car: Grandmother 'lied to police'
Manslaughter accused gave a different version of events, High Court hears.
Armed police detain man after lockdown at school
Armed police are in the Bay of Plenty settlement of Thornton.
Chances to save baby from a hot car missed by five extra adults
Isaiah Neil was "warm" when an ambulance officer arrived at his house the day he died.
$500k of community grants announced
Community groups granted more than $500k of funding.
One dead, two in ICU after serious crash near Ōpōtiki
The crash is near Woodlands Rd.
Heavy rain warnings lifted for Bay of Plenty
Heavy rain warnings lifted for Bay of Plenty and Gisborne
Lifeguards in training get ready for Oceans 19 at Mount
Oceans 19 gets underway at Mount Maunganui today
Police release name of man who died in motorbike crash
Police have named the man who died in this week's Ruatoki crash.
Bay of Plenty school blaze 'suspicious'
A fire which torched part of a school overnight is being treated as suspicious.
Missing person found after 'well involved' Bay house fire
A missing person has been found after a house fire in the Eastern Bay of Plenty.
Child sex offender placed in shared family lodgings
'There are women and children there, I think it is ridiculous.'
New homes for Housing New Zealand tenants
Housing New Zealand complete the first four of 36 planned homes in Whakatāne.
New land and sea rescue vessel for Bay of Plenty
A new land and sea craft has today joined Bay of Plenty's maritime fleet.
Public invited to watch part of Trustpower community awards
The award finalists will share stories and achievements in a series of presentations.
Best beach in New Zealand, the winner is ...
Mount Maunganui again named New Zealand's best beach.
Helicopter called after person rolls quad bike near Whakatāne
A helicopter was en route
Higgins staff to get counselling
The Rotorua Lakes Council has taken a moment's silence to honour the three men who died
Horror Matatā crash: Firefighters need counselling
The trauma from Tuesday's horror SH2 crash near Matatā has been far-reaching.
Drone footage captures bubbling White Island crater lake
The video shows an eagle-eye view of the slime-green crater lake bubbling aggressively.
Firefighters to receive counselling after 'tragic' SH2 crash
Emergency services who responding to yesterday's SH2's Bay crash are to have counselling.
Witnesses sought as investigations launched into SH2 Matatā crash
Investigations have now been launched into the cause of a crash which killed three people.
'Horrific scene': Workers killed after truck loses control
One of the trucks was so badly damaged it was left 'opened up like a can of sardines'.