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Bay of Plenty leaders are told the time is now to declare a climate change emergency.
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'Letting go of excuses': Outward Bound course challenges Bay students
Bay students celebrate their successes with Outward Bound.
Road closure near Awakeri due to crash
Police said a crash happened last night after the alleged robbery at the Z petrol station.
'Gnarly': Coastguard crews pull off 9hr tow relay to rescue stricken launch
Teamwork helped rescue a stricken vessel near White Island
Earthquakes shake Whakatāne residents in early morning
Earthquakes this morning add to the already large number on Monday.
Survivor's story: Floating log saved him after Google Maps sea shortcut
Remopita Pongi owes his life to a piece of driftwood and his waterproof iPhone.
Hot car baby death: Appeal against manslaughter sentence thrown out
'She had no reason to expect that anyone else would ensure Isaiah's safety' - top judge.
Rose the Black Hawk helicopter graces Bay of Plenty skies
The helicopter is owned by Kahu NZ in Whakatāne.
Woman injured after car rolls in Whakatāne
The car slipped off the road and rolled.
'No family should ever have to live in circumstances like this'
"People are offering donations... It's very kind, but we just really need a house".
Don't panic - Bay of Plenty Civil Defence tests alerts
Civil defence alerts are being tested today.
Queen's Birthday Honours: Bonnie's doing it for Matatā
Matata's Bonnie Dobson honoured in the Queen's Birthday 2019 list.
Tauranga church and clothing brand partner in hopes of providing 3000 clothing packs to needy kids
Fleece clothing will be given to kids in need in Tauranga, Whakatāne, Ōpōtiki and Te Puke
NZTA expect rain, strong wind to affect road conditions over weekend
Drivers are urged to take care, plan ahead and be prepared for heavy traffic
Whakatāne Airport terminal listed as historic
The controversial design has won out in the end.
Talented 4-year-old steals show with staunch haka
Dad tells of his "talented" boy.
Grateful patient gives taonga to hospital
A singer and kapa haka performer creatively expressed his gratitude to hospital staff
Swarm of almost 200 quakes rock White Island
A swarm of earthquakes has rocked White Island, with 196 recorded since Thursday.
Game of Thrones author hints at trip to Rotorua next year
The author will be returning to New Zealand year for Worldcon.
Government announces $2.2 million investment to combat unemployment in the Bay
The funding came as a result of economic growth in the region.
Protesters fight water bottling 'tsunami of plastic'
The director of one bottling plant says protest organisers' claims are exaggerated
School Sport: Mount college students make their mark in many codes
Mount Maunganui College sports news
Bay of Plenty buildings big winners in architecture awards
The winners included buildings in Tauranga, Mount Maunganui, Whakatāne, Taupō and Rotorua
Police call on public to find woman with arrest warrant
Police are looking for 37-year-old Angela Pidduck
Police investigating sudden Whakatāne infant death
The death was not being treated as suspicious
Striking junior docs volunteer for conservation project
40 per cent of the rostered junior doctors were on strike yesterday
More than a third of Bay of Plenty junior doctors on strike yesterday
More than 600 procedures and appointments deferred during 5-day strike
Crash driver in serious condition after fleeing from police
Police attempted to stop the vehicle a few minutes prior to crash.
Rāhui in place at Sullivan Lake after toddler drowning
A rāhui has been placed on Sullivan Lake in Whakatāne.
Council staff hope to meet toddler's family
Whakatāne councillors and staff want to offer condolences to family of drowned toddler.
Environmental impact report highlights issues needing attention
Environmental Aotearoa 2019 report welcomed by Bay of Plenty Regional Council
Game bird hunters reminded of firearm safety messages
Firearm safety messages as game bird hunting season sets to open next month,
Horror crash killed three Rotorua road workers: Man admits careless driving
A man is in Whakatāne District Court in relation to the deaths of three Higgins workers