'Pretty scary': Flames climb above trees in Whangamata fire
The fire has closed the road meaning a late start to school for local pupils.
The fire has closed the road meaning a late start to school for local pupils.
Tangiwai Doctor did not learn te reo as a child. Now, she teaches it.
Bay of Plenty was belted by strong winds overnight, causing minor damage in the region.
The master and chief engineer of stranded log carrier MV Funing have each been fined.
'But the big issue will be, will people be hooning around and causing mayhem?'
'If we don't pronounce them correctly we lose the whakapapa, the stories behind them.'
The 5km deep jolt was recorded 125km north of Te Kaha shortly before 7.30pm.
Disability sector issues were on the agenda at a meet the candidates forum in Tauranga.
Relatives of senior New Zealand political figures have been profiled on a secret database.
Minister of Conservation Eugenie Sage announced the funding today.
Labour candidate Tamati Coffey’s electorate profile. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Readers share their views on the news making headlines in the Bay of Plenty.
COMMENT: It is up to us to meet councils halfway.
The full strike will see no service from any Apex union pharmacy worker.
'We have a massive methamphetamine issue in the Bay of Plenty'.
Māori Party candidate for Waiariki Rawiri Waititi has announced a policy for Te Reo Māori.
David Beck: It's never too late to overcome your own ignorance and learn something new.
Bryan Gould shares his views on why paying tax isn't necessarily a bad thing.
The Bay of Plenty Rugby Union can't host general admission spectators this Saturday.
Te Wiki o te reo Māori/Māori Language Week gets underway today.
One person has been taken to hospital with minor injuries after two cars collided.
New whitebait ponds and spawning habitat were built in the river berm.
Te Wiki o te reo Māori/Māori Language Week gets under way today.
Demand is outstripping supply for kiwifruit orchards.
A new People and Culture Award has been created to celebrate business efforts in the Bay.
Deb Gee is on a mission to raise awareness and funds for a cause close to her heart.
The funding was announced today by Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones.
The top five earners combined pocketed more than $700,000 in the three-month period.
COMMENT: Plus who gave the standout performance of the night.
Pedalling their wares online has been what's saved many local retailers from going bust.