Māori Television and Te Puni Kōkiri have announced this year's Matariki Awards finalists.

A hui raising awareness on P was held in Ngongotaha.

Police fired a record 46 rounds in the siege, but could have used tear gas or dogs instead

Geonet recorded four moderate quakes throughout the past 24 hours.

Two quakes have been felt throughout the Bay of Plenty today.

Reggae pop star Shaggy has been confirmed as headliner for summer festival One Love.

The man behind the Kawerau Siege says the justice system has no jurisdiction over him.

Edgecumbe's tradie army has established up to 50 homeowners might need its help.

A Tauranga emergency housing project could be replicated in Rotorua.

Emergency services are reporting to a serious crash between Tauranga and Rotorua.

Flood victim Glen Rangiaho lost nearly everything and now thieves have stolen the rest.

The search for a body in Whakatane River will resume tomorrow morning.

A new study says international students are an "untapped opportunity" for NZ regions.

Road still closed because of hazardous materials in tricky location for recovery.

Person killed in crash which has shut down a main highway between Tauranga and Rotorua.

Buddhists are handing over thousands of dollars in vouchers to Edgecumbe flood victims.

A $30 million investment in kiwifruit has been announced for Bay of Plenty Maori.

Former Finance Minister visits Bay to sort out terms of reference and makeup of panel.

Find out what's happening in your region as Cyclone Cook sweeps in.

Authorities warn Bay of Plenty residents to be prepared.

Many schools have closed their doors today as wild weather looms.

The heart-ache for the Bay isn't over yet as another cyclone system heads south.

Drama captain Elsie Spiers wins UN competition in Bay while Olivia Temm places third.

A severe weather warning has been issued from most of the Bay of Plenty.

Residents evacuated from dry homes in the Eastern Bay have voiced their anger.

Voters have a week left to vote in the Mauao by-election.

A boy with cancer can't get to school because of a severe shortage of disability taxis.

Bay of Plenty's Mossops Honey celebrates 70 years in business this Autumn.

The author of a book on the 28th Maori Battalion is looking for photographs.

MOVING UP: Tauranga lawyer Greg Hollister-Jones will hand over the reins as Crown Prosecutor to become a district court judge next