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More police for Bay of Plenty
More police are coming to the Bay of Plenty after part of this year's police graduation.
Drug raid accused refuses to enter prison video booth
A further 20 arrests from the Kawerau police raids have been remanded in Tauranga Court.
More accused deny charges stemming from police raids
A fresh round of court appearances followed Eastern Bay police raids on March 27.
Two vehicles involved in Bay of Plenty crash
Police are at the scene of a two vehicle crash on Kawerau Rd.
Tauranga rescue helicopter aids two Bay patients
Bay of Plenty people were flown to Waikato and Auckland hospitals for medical treatment.
Bay of Plenty house prices continue to soar
Bay of Plenty median house prices continue to rise, according to the latest figures REINZ.
Signs lead the way to Whakatane's tourist attraction
New road signs let people know they're in the right place to experience Whakaari.
First aid courses for BoP rugby clubs
The long-term goal is to have a qualified FAIR first-aider at every BOP club rugby game.
Local Focus: A show of unity in Edgecumbe
Edgecumbe residents enjoy food, music and togetherness. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Hundreds acknowledge one year on from the April 6 flood
Edgecumbe residents enjoy food, music and togetherness. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Two children airlifted from Whakatane Hospital
Two children have required rapid response flights in Whakatane this week.
Recovery progress made with help of $1m fund
Edgecumbe residents have been lent a helping hand from a number of organisations.
Local Focus Feature: Edgecumbe residents hit out at council
Edgecumbe locals are taking aim at the Regional Council. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Edgecumbe: 'They said it wouldn't happen again'
Edgecumbe locals are taking aim at the regional council. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Heritage Whakatane hotel changes hands
Buyer to develop it in line with the vision for that area of the CBD to be a tourism hub.
Flood pushes house off foundations: 'It broke my heart'
Disasters affect everyone in unexpected ways. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Businesses finding their feet in Edgecumbe
Edgecumbe still waiting for a supermarket. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus Feature: Financial strife continues for Edgecumbe farmers post-flood
For Edgecumbe farmers, financial troubles are not over. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Financial fallout continues for flooded Edgecumbe farmers
For Edgecumbe farmers, financial troubles are not over. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus Feature: Edgecumbe remembers the day the river breached
Edgecumbe remembers the day the river breached. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus Feature: Edgecumbe remembers the day the river breached
"It was chaotic... like a war zone". Made with funding from NZ On Air.
A year of highs and lows for Edgecumbe
Almost one year ago Edgecumbe was evacuated as floodwater engulfed the town.
100 cannabis plants found in Matahina Forest
Two more men have also been arrested in relation to Operation Notus.
Inside the raids on the Mongrel Mob
Police smashed a P supply chain in Kawerau today. But breaking addiction is harder.
Kawerau mayor welcomes police raid to 'stamp out' meth
Malcolm Campbell believes there's 250 meth users in a town of 6000.
Social worker team to tackle child abuse
Specialist team of social workers to work with police after baby boy's death.
Domestic dispute results in one injury
Police were called to a Whakatane property after reports of a stabbing.
Bay house prices soar by $50k in 12 months
Bay of Plenty property prices have risen by more than $50,000 in 12 months.
Name suppression lifted on murder accused
The identity of the man accused of murdering a Bay of Plenty woman can now be revealed.
Ruatahuna Hub nearing completion
Te Tii will have a store, cafe, tribal office, petrol station, motel and radio station.
Rising Kiwi rugby star dies in Fiji
Isaia Vuki, 24, died in Fiji yesterday following a sudden illness.
Whakatane to host poetry slam
At poetry slams original spoken word pieces are performed in front of a live audience.
Bay of Plenty's $319m spending spree
International tourists are behind a surge in spending in the Bay of Plenty last month.