New Zealand'This is going to kill someone': Midwife's fear after maternity service 'downgrading'Higher-risk births were sent to a hospital more than an hour away after specialists quit.28 Jan 04:00 PM
Kahu‘Hugely emotional’: Duo to make 130km hīkoi between marae'Just the process of walking is also something [our ancestors] would have done.'27 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPedestrian dies after BoP crashThe crash happened at intersection of SH30 and Thornton Rd.23 Jan 10:57 PM
New ZealandPedestrian seriously injured in SH30 crashA rescue helicopter was sent to the scene.23 Jan 04:30 AM
New ZealandPerson critically injured in BoP house fireFire and Emergency received a call to the Arawa Rd fire around 4pm. 20 Jan 06:47 PM
New ZealandPerson rescued from burning house in WhakatāneFive fire crews, a rescue helicopter and an ambulance sent to the scene.20 Jan 05:15 AM
New ZealandHow surfer Ollie Dobbin bought three Ōhope businesses before the age of 24His first business was a surf school which he bought when he was still in high school.18 Jan 07:04 PM
New ZealandEdgecumbe flood lawsuits may burden ratepayers with $7m costEdgecumbe was flooded due to the breach of a Rangitaiki River floodwall in 2017.15 Jan 02:29 AM
New ZealandNew year, new job? Farmer switched to stacking shelves - and aims to own a supermarketHe started again at the bottom, and is working his way up.14 Jan 01:00 AM
New ZealandAsh raises aviation code at Whakaari/White IslandActivity at White Island has increased and minor volcanic ash is being emitted.13 Jan 03:36 PM
New ZealandHealth NZ redundancies: More than $251k paid out in Bay of Plenty, Lakes'We’ve lost people ... all vital to making sure a hospital functions accordingly.'05 Jan 10:00 PM
New ZealandPolice identify man found dead in water after fleeing officers at Ōhope BeachThe circumstances leading to the death of Hikato Maaka, a father of five, remain murky. 31 Dec 03:23 AM
New ZealandMan who died after jumping into harbour during Christmas police callout namedPolice have said he was evading arrest, but a family member disputed that.31 Dec 03:19 AM
New ZealandNew Year Honours: Bay of Plenty, Coromandel, Taupō recipients namedPlus - we ask why one city, unusually, has no honourees on this year's list.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandRāhui updated after body found in ŌhopeLocal iwi offered condolences to the grieving whānau of the man who died.29 Dec 11:05 PM
New ZealandMissing man in Ōhope was allegedly retrieving fishing net after arrest, family saysThe family disputes the claim he 'jumped in the water' in order to evade being arrested.29 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandRāhui in place as family gather at Ōhope for man who swam from policePolice have instructed holidaymakers to stay out of the water.26 Dec 05:03 AM
New ZealandMan missing after jumping into water and swimming away while fleeing policeThe man refused to engage with police and swam away.25 Dec 07:41 PM
New ZealandWomen charged over violent death of 8yo Rickah’Shae namedThe boy died in November following an alleged assault.19 Dec 02:34 AM
New ZealandCancer survivor, 79, completes 1700km hike for charityDuncan Smith, 79, completes 1700km hike of North Island for charity19 Dec 12:00 AM
New ZealandAuthorities investigate Mount Putauaki blazeCrews monitored hotspots on Mt Edgecumbe near Kawerau overnight.18 Dec 09:47 PM
New Zealand'More rescues': Swells spark rip warning for holiday hotspotsIt comes as holidaymakers begin flocking to eastern beaches.17 Dec 06:03 PM
New ZealandPregnant women forced to travel 87km for emergency C-sections due to maternity care shortageSome in the community were 'devastated' by the change, which will begin in mid-January.17 Dec 06:22 AM
New ZealandWhakaari/White Island may be heading into 'new eruptive episode'The aviation colour code for White Island has been raised to orange.16 Dec 06:06 AM
New Zealand'Tragic weekend': Four water deaths in 24 hours across NZThe rise in deaths is a worry, Water Safety chief executive says.15 Dec 05:36 AM
New ZealandMan dies after jumping from side of boat near Moutohora Island, WhakatāneThe man was pulled unresponsive from the water after the jump.14 Dec 11:30 PM
New ZealandPolice should not have pursued biker who later crashed and died - IPCAThe officer was pursuing a motorcyclist in Whakatāne on March 16 this year.10 Dec 10:19 PM
New ZealandFamilies gather to mark fifth anniversary of Whakaari eruptionA service was attended by more than 180 people, at least 40 of whom were from overseas.10 Dec 05:29 AM
New Zealand'Forever 8': Sobs as duo accused of killing boy appear in courtPeople wore T-shirts bearing Rickah’Shae’s image and the words 'Forever 8'.10 Dec 03:46 AM
New ZealandA shark sighting, a missing kite surfer and a plane crashAll in a weekend's work for Eastern Region surf lifeguards.10 Dec 01:59 AM
New ZealandWoman charged with murder over death of 8yo in Bay of PlentyThe young boy died in Whakatāne Hospital following an alleged assault last month.09 Dec 01:28 AM
New Zealand'Fleeting creatures': Rural artist inspired by beauty of birdsJenny’s art is influenced by her rural surroundings in the eastern Bay of Plenty.06 Dec 03:59 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessShelling out: How taxpayer spent $52m buying into a loss-making mussel farmShane Jones defends Crown investments into struggling Ōpōtiki aquaculture firm.28 Nov 02:30 AM
New ZealandNeed 'never stops': Bay needs 2500+ blood and plasma donations by ChristmasMobile donation drives will be 'making it as easy as possible for people to donate'.25 Nov 10:03 PM
