PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesTsunami scare: How did we cope?A potential tsunami forced us to find out how effective our evacuation plans are.05 Mar 09:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesTsunami emergency texts: Who makes the call on alerting and why do some miss out?American accented-voice shrieking at you about tsunamis? Blame the factory.05 Mar 03:39 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'He hits and he misses': Man tries to photobomb tsunami live reporting, failsHe had one job...04 Mar 11:50 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhakaari/White Island eruption: 3 more defendants namedThree parties who did not identify themselves can now be revealed.04 Mar 10:08 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesFour arrested in relation to death of Bay of Plenty manJamaine Wharton, 31, died at Whakatāne Hospital after an incident at a 21st party.04 Mar 06:45 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesChild's ear almost severed after dog attackThe children injured included a seven-year-old and a nine-year-old.24 Feb 10:30 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty Times'Devastating blow' as Whakatāne Mill closure loomsWhakatāne is reeling 210 workers face losing their jobs at the long-standing mill.24 Feb 05:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesProposed Whakatāne Mill closure a 'significant blow to the local economy'The Eastern Bay of Plenty Economic Development Agency has spoken out about the proposal.23 Feb 07:48 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesSitting your driver's licence? These testing spots have the best pass ratesTesting challenges - and driving instructors share their tips and tricks.23 Feb 06:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times210 jobs on the line: 80-year-old mill may shut downThe mill employs just over 210 people and is Whakatane's biggest private employer.23 Feb 06:24 AM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty Times'Lifeline': $1.4m to create up to 30 conservation jobsUp to 19 staff would be employed from one Rotorua business.22 Feb 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'It's devastating': Business owners thankful no one hurt in fireA building, measuring 40m by 20m was engulfed in flames.21 Feb 10:27 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWatch: Sickening moment motorcyclists knocked off bikesPolice had investigated possible link to shooting on Friday.20 Feb 02:46 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesMan shot in Bay of Plenty, police seeking informationThe man was alleged to have been shot on SH30 near Te Teko.20 Feb 12:10 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Critical' $3b transport plan gets green light to go to the publicMode shift, public transport and climate change are key points of a new $3b plan.19 Feb 12:30 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesConnection to Covid case in WhakatāneTe Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi confirmed a staff member is a close contact.15 Feb 06:49 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesBay of Plenty hospitals face some visitor restrictions due to Covid-19Visiting restrictions apply in the maternity ward and high-risk areas.15 Feb 04:59 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWild weather: Wind and rain on the wayA subtropical low moves southwards onto the north of the North Island.14 Feb 05:44 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesAmazing! 100% of profits donated to fire-ruined schoolA blaze destroyed eight classrooms and a staff room, now the community is giving back.11 Feb 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty Times'Huge': $1m-plus sales soar in small seaside holiday townsThe number of $1 million-plus properties sold in Waihi Beach has tripled in a year.09 Feb 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesSchool to move classes to community hall following devastating fireThe fire early on Saturday destroyed eight classrooms and a nearly completed admin block.08 Feb 03:01 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesPolice respond to multiple crashes in Bay of PlentyIt was a busy night on the roads.03 Feb 05:44 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesLocal businesses have their say as Ōhope secures win for NZ's Best Beach 2021Local businesses give Kiwis a glimpse of Ōhope and why it's the best beach in Aotearoa.30 Jan 11:01 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesChristmas killing: Family speak after alleged murder of father-of-fiveWipatene Mason died after a violent incident on Christmas Eve, 'traumatising' his family.26 Jan 03:44 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesResolution in sight for 'insulting' newsletterA councillor says he will withdraw his complaint to the Race Relations Commissioner.22 Jan 01:00 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'So p***** off': Newsletter criticises councillor for speaking te reoA Grey Power member called the councillor's use of te reo at meeting an "insult".20 Jan 06:22 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesMore extreme weather events strike Bay of Plenty this summerMore extreme weather events, sea level rise and drought will increasingly pose challenges.17 Jan 11:06 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesWhakatāne and East Coast: 10 gems to explore in the areaWhakatāne and the East Coast have an abundance of activities to enjoy.16 Jan 11:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhakatāne council has apologised to iwi as slogan labelled 'insulting'Whakatāne council has apologised to iwi after 'appropriating' a te reo slogan.14 Jan 07:29 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesMental health support not enough after eruption, shooting, says therapistThe disasters revealed a health system unable to deal with mass casualty events, she said.13 Jan 06:48 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty Times'Community at heart': Policeman Kevin Taylor diesThe Eastern Bay area commander died two days before Christmas.10 Jan 06:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesNumber of jetskiers caught by speed radar gun a mystery, for nowBay of Plenty's waterways have been "very busy" so far.08 Jan 03:03 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWoman charged over death of man in KawerauA woman has been charged with assaulting with a weapon.01 Jan 01:57 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesTeen with broken collarbone hooks 360kg black marlin15-year-old relied on strength of his legs to bring in big fish.30 Dec 05:01 AM