About 50 drivers a month caught flouting phone ban
Drivers spotted eating pies, checking makeup, holding up phone in intersection sting.
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The Premium Debate: Subscriber views on US lawsuits over Whakaari/White Island
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Bay of Plenty moves to restricted fire season overnight
Everyone needs a permit to light an open-air fire.
US lawsuits claim White Island tourists unaware of danger; graphic new details
The 2019 eruption claimed 22 lives.
Fallen tree blocks lane in Eastern Bay
A fallen tree has blocked traffic on State Highway 2.
New Year Honours: A war vet, an Olympian and a potter
Nine people from Rotorua and its surrounds have been honoured
Why a Bay tradie reckons EVs are an obvious choice
Kieran Oats has used an EV van for his business for more than a year.
Revealed: New Zealand's most popular Google searches in 2021
What were Kiwis searching for this year?
Local iwi calls for visitors to stay away to protect community
Whirinaki forest DoC huts and campsite will be closed until February.
Eastern Bay iwi put rāhui in place after island diving death
Police were called to a sudden-death incident at 8.45am near the Whakatāne Boat Ramp.
Whakatāne Hospital adult wards 'absolutely full' before Auckland border opened
Nurses at the hospital were also already doing extra shifts and working over-time.
'Always lived life to 110%': Family, school mourn loss of former head girl
The 21-year-old died after a farm accident on Tuesday.
The words a grieving partner will never forget: 'He's gone sis. He's dead'
A man found guilty of another man's manslaughter following a party has been sentenced.
'Relief' mixed with 'frustration': What going orange for New Year's means for Rotorua
'It is good news that we have got it but I am disappointed it has not come sooner'
'It's not rocket science': Tiny island fully vaccinated, community leader says
How the Bay's island residents are tackling a global pandemic.
Covid arrives in Ōpōtiki red zone, community urged to get tested
Extra testing and vaccination clinics are being set up.
Young Kawerau leaders head 'significant shift' in vaccinations
"They know them, they know their families. There's that trust there."
'My rage is just, I want to kill everybody': Jury finds stabbing accused guilty
Wilson Wirihana was found guilty of manslaughter.
Four new Covid cases in Bay; Kmart, Farmers among locations of interest
More cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed.
'Degraded': Youngest regional councillor speaks out over 'abuse'
'I made the decision not to re-stand after having a whole lot of abuse'.
Revealed: Are the leaders you voted for vaxxed?
Not all elected members will say whether they are vaccinated.
Four new Covid cases in Bay of Plenty
Updated case numbers and locations of interest for the Bay of Plenty and Lakes
Coastguard seeks clarity on river bar crossing rules
The Coastguard says changes intended to simplify things are confusing and dangerous.
Three new Covid cases in Bay of Plenty
Tauranga Hospital's emergency department and an icecream truck visited by Covid cases.
Class action over flood resurfaces
An estimated 300 people suffered property damage in the event
DNA breakthrough gives police new hope of solving 1980 murder of 6yo
Police find crucial evidence in Alicia O'Reilly homicide thought to have been destroyed.
'Fight of our lives': East Coast iwi asks summer holidaymakers to stay away
The restrictions aim to 'ensure the safety of our people at home'.
Eastern BOP raids: Drugs and firearms seized, multiple arrests
Five search warrants were executed in multiple Eastern BOP towns.
Not an 'anti-vax issue': Trust set to lose 180 health workers
Health workers must have their first Covid-19 vaccine by November 15 to keep their job.
The organisation helping to vaccinate our gang members
The group says it has the potential to reach up to 4500 vulnerable community members.
What makes Taupō beautiful?
Sustainable tourism and reduced emissions put Taupō in finals for Beautiful award.
Covid 19: Inside a Bay anti-mandate protest
There were divided opinions among the protesters - but they had a common goal.
Whakaari White Island in state of 'moderate to heightened unrest'
Next month will mark two years since White Island erupted, killing 22 people.