Māori flag to fly at BOP regional council buildings
The last surviving designer of the flag says the move is "awesome".
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'A real concern': Nine Michael Hill burglaries since Nov, security stepped up
Michael Hill chairman Rob Fyfe says they don't feel targeted by the criminals.
Elective services disrupted for specialist doctors stop work meetings
Doctors across the region will attend the meetings this week.
Sevens gold glory: 'Baby sister is so amazing'
The Black Ferns Sevens beat France 26-12 to win gold at the Tokyo Olympics.
'It feels like half of me is gone': Crash victim's husband gives emotional statement
Pastor sentenced for causing the death of a nurse who cared for Whakaari victims.
Ecstatic! Wilde's family watches bronze win from Whakatāne fishing club
While Wilde stood on the Olympic podium his family cheered him on from Whakatāne.
Pedestrian in serious condition after being hit by car
The road is closed and motorists are asked to avoid the area.
Mayor frustrated public asked to travel for Covid-19 vaccine
People have been asked to travel more than 30km to receive their vaccine.
GO NZ: In awe of Whakatāne's secret wildlife island
Tuatara, fluorescent moss and pōhutukawa hundreds of years old
Last goodbye: Kawerau Mill has funeral for past and present staff to reflect
Familiar faces filled the Kawerau Town Hall to reflect on decades of memories.
Large steam and gas plumes spotted from Whakaari/White Island
The steam and gas plumes originate from active vents on the island, scientist says.
'The devil is in the detail': Some Bay leaders remain cautious over Three Waters cash
One person says she wants to see how the reform will work with iwi.
'Had a gutsful': Bay support for Howl of a Protest swells
More towns sign up to take part in a national protest against Govt "ute tax" plans.
Rees claims first points of Superbikes season
Whakatāne's Damon Rees is in his second year competing in Britain.
$1m upgrade for polluted Bay of Plenty estuary
Te Waihī estuary is considered one of the five most polluted estuaries in New Zealand.
'We live off the ocean': Microplastics in Bay shellfish spark food chain concerns
Matire Duncan says change is needed to reduce plastic getting into the ocean and kaimoana.
Ohope Rd reopens after serious crash
Police were called to the two-vehicle collision mid-morning.
Mussel-ing in: Battle to save 'eco-system engineers' from sea star invasion
One PhD student said sea stars are threatening mussels in Ōhiwa Harbour.
Stop, umbrella time: Rain settles in throughout BOP
MetService has issued a series of rain, wind, and snow watches
Tūhoe leadership tussle: Activist Tame Iti shoved at protest
Protests within the Tūhoe nation show no sign of letting up.
Coldest days of the year: Early morning crashes, police warn drivers to take care
It is another frosty start to the day in the Bay of Plenty.
Frosty start for Bay of Plenty as polar blast continues
Desert Rd is closed due to snow this morning.
Impact of rates collection switch remains a mystery for some councils
The move means less money for district councils.
Brrrr! Polar blast on the way
A cold air mass straight off the Antarctic ice shelf is hitting parts of New Zealand.
Heavy rain warning for parts of Bay of Plenty
Heavy rain may cause streams and rivers to rise rapidly.
Driver arrested after suspected weapon seen
The driver was initially pulled over for minor traffic offending.
Last few days at Kawerau mill
The mill closes with the loss of 160 jobs, 55% of them held by Māori, on June 30.
Trio sentenced for massive tyre dump
The father and daughter had sought discharge without conviction.
Strong wind watch in place for Bay of Plenty
Heavy rain and southeast gales are on the way for parts of the country.
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Initial success of Kawerau's mills meant the river paid the price
OPINION: Today we know the downside to the operations of a paper mill.
Pack an umbrella: Heavy rain watch in place
Bay of Plenty residents should prepare for a wet one.
'People can live well until they die': Hospices opt out of assisted dying
Hospice's philosophy and aim is to neither hasten nor postpone death.
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Opinion: Time will tell if Kawerau can survive mill closure as a single entity
OPINION: Time will tell if whether the town can remain a district in its own right.