Bay of Plenty man denies murder, trial to come
Man accused of fatal stabbing appeared in court.
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Neighbour smashes windows with wheelie bin in blaze rescue bid
Despite his heroic actions, the would-be rescuer wished he could have done more.
Second QC pushes for Whakaari / White Island inquiry
But MBIE staff told a minister to wait until other investigations were over.
Ōpotiki motorbike crash: Serious crash unit on route
The road is closed and motorists are asked to avoid the area.
Mongrel Mob president and his son guilty of drug-dealing
President of the Kawerau Mongrel Mob and 6 others have been found guilty of drug dealing.
Samantha Olley: Rescue helicopters followed the golden rules at Whakaari / White Island
Opinion: But they've faced heavy criticism. A new 60 Minutes piece is the latest example.
'It threw me on the ground' How a stroke has changed one man's life
The number of people suffering strokes in the Bay of Plenty is expected to soar.
More details of fatal house fire revealed
A post mortem would be carried out today.
Delays possible as some paramedics set to strike
Ambulance staff say a breakdown in talks around shift rates has left them "insulted".
White Island emergency drill discussed for six years but not done
An exercise was still on a meeting agenda four weeks before the lethal volcanic eruption.
Grieving family's plea after cancer claims 'strong, proud Māori lady'
Diagnosed at 56, Harina Warbrick was too young to be screened. Now she is dead.
Missing woman's body found by hunters
Tauranga woman Rebeka Storey has been missing since September 5.
He fainted in surgery on his first day, now he's health board CEO
From the bottom of the operating floor to the top chair, but how did he get there?
Regional council considers $12k clean energy loans to combat climate change
The proposal seeks to use the success of Rotorua's "hot swap" to help launch the loans.
Grab an umbrella, heavy rain on the way
MetService has issued a heavy rain warning for much of Bay of Plenty.
'Critical' plans for future of Bay of Plenty water get go ahead
"This is critical to our region."
'Heart-broken': Second alpaca found dead after dog attack
Roaming dogs have killed two alpacas and two rabbits at Julians Berry Farm.
Whakaari crater walk cut short just before fatal eruption, new evidence shows
In audio released to 60 Minutes, guide cuts tour short after noticing danger signs.
Bay of Plenty MP duo promoted to Cabinet for first time
Jan Tinetti and Kiri Allan are two of seven new ministers in Cabinet.
Roaming dogs attack alpacas at popular farm
The owners of Julians Berry Farm heard dogs barking on their property about 2.30am.
Jo Raphael: Long live weekend and holiday road trips around NZ
OPINION: Road trips can be an effective spreader of Covid-19.
New government model 'prototype' idea rings mayors' alarm bells
Local first or regional front? Mayoral forum debates how to approach new Govt.
Five cars crash near Whakatāne
The crash was on State Highway 30, near Shaw Rd and Huna Rd.
Saving the whales: Stranding shows trained volunteers vital
Bay of Plenty strandings have included Gray's beaked, pygmy sperm and orca whale species.
Inaugural rangatahi development gold wananga held
The wananga was held in Whakatāne over the weekend of October 9, 10 and 11.
Beards, bravado and best practice
A post-Covid-19, health and safety event was held in Mount Maunganui this month.
Climate change hui a 'coalition of the willing'
Representatives from across the Bay of Plenty gathered in Te Puke yesterday.
'I'm not going anywhere': Tania Tapsell reveals what's next after election loss
'We've given it our all. I'm really happy.'
That's a wrap: Who's in and who's out in the wider Bay of Plenty?
The final preliminary results are in, so just how close were those margins?
Bay of Plenty councillor returns to barbering roots
Bay councillor Stacey Rose is loving his dual roles as an elected member and a barber.
L.A.B: Chemistry key to band's success
Enjoying an 'organic' rise in popularity, L.A.B will perform at Mt Smart Stadium
Ferocious weather first claimed their life raft, and then their yacht. This is how three Kiwi sailors survived
Help came from above, and just in time.
Bay of Plenty's unique natural hazard risk highlighted in Shake Out event
The event will be livestreamed throughout New Zealand.
'Look at Rotorua': Fears loss of carparks means loss of business in Whakatāne
Submissions for Te Ara Hou close on Friday.