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Firefighters spend three hours battling blaze
The house fire was well involved when fire crews arrived.
Connection to Covid case in Whakatāne
Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi confirmed a staff member is a close contact.
Wild weather: Wind and rain on the way
A subtropical low moves southwards onto the north of the North Island.
Amazing! 100% of profits donated to fire-ruined school
A blaze destroyed eight classrooms and a staff room, now the community is giving back.
'The Govt must address water rights': Iwi appeals against bottling plant decision
The fight to prevent a water bottling plant expansion near Whakatāne is far from over.
School to move classes to community hall following devastating fire
The fire early on Saturday destroyed eight classrooms and a nearly completed admin block.
Grey Power: Positive end for 'insulting' te reo saga
A Grey Power newsletter labelled a councillor's use of te reo Māori an "insult".
Toi Ohomai donates Christmas party proceeds to charity
Christmas party raises $4500 for charity.
Police respond to multiple crashes in Bay of Plenty
It was a busy night on the roads.
Local businesses have their say as Ōhope secures win for NZ's Best Beach 2021
Local businesses give Kiwis a glimpse of Ōhope and why it's the best beach in Aotearoa.
Man charged following serious incidents in Whakatāne
He was remanded in custody until February 24.
Christmas killing: Family speak after alleged murder of father-of-five
Wipatene Mason died after a violent incident on Christmas Eve, 'traumatising' his family.
Concern after near miss between boat and swimmer
Swimming near the Whakatāne boat ramp and wharf is not safe and should be avoided.
Scrub fire at Whakatāne Heads extinguished after nearly six hours
Access to the fire had been difficult for firefighters.
Resolution in sight for 'insulting' newsletter
A councillor says he will withdraw his complaint to the Race Relations Commissioner.
'So p***** off': Newsletter criticises councillor for speaking te reo
A Grey Power member called the councillor's use of te reo at meeting an "insult".
'It's all good news': Mayor reacts to 132% house price rise
'We have been well behind for some years.'
More extreme weather events strike Bay of Plenty this summer
More extreme weather events, sea level rise and drought will increasingly pose challenges.
Whakatāne and East Coast: 10 gems to explore in the area
Whakatāne and the East Coast have an abundance of activities to enjoy.
Whakatāne council has apologised to iwi as slogan labelled 'insulting'
Whakatāne council has apologised to iwi after 'appropriating' a te reo slogan.
Fatberg dirty work for Whakatāne District Council
Monster fatbergs discovered in a Whakatāne sewer will take days to remove.
Mental health support not enough after eruption, shooting, says therapist
The disasters revealed a health system unable to deal with mass casualty events, she said.
Role model earns local hero award
He was one of 100 New Zealanders to receive a Kiwibank Local Hero of the Year Award.
'Community at heart': Policeman Kevin Taylor dies
The Eastern Bay area commander died two days before Christmas.
Meet the Minister: Kiritapu Allan - from working at KFC to Cabinet
Kiri Allan: I'm a quintessential pragmatist.
Number of jetskiers caught by speed radar gun a mystery, for now
Bay of Plenty's waterways have been "very busy" so far.
Woman charged over death of man in Kawerau
A woman has been charged with assaulting with a weapon.
Teen with broken collarbone hooks 360kg black marlin
15-year-old relied on strength of his legs to bring in big fish.
Man found dead in Kawerau
The man was found injured at the intersection of Newall and Whittaker Sts.
Lingering shark closes Ōhope Beach
The shark had been taking the advice of lifeguards and swimming in between the flags.
Man charged following Eastern Bay of Plenty homicide
Emergency services were called to a property following a disorder incident on December 24.
Natzke unbeaten at Whakatāne Summercross
The annual Summercross event was held near Matata on Sunday.