Pedestrian struck by car taken to hospital in Whakatāne
Police say the pedestrian had "three or four" minor injuries.
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Missing man Joseph Webb's family 'desperate' to hear from him
Police are still looking for missing man Joseph Webb.
Plans afoot to build 'huge' new boat harbour on Whakatāne River
A site for a new boat harbour on Whakatāne River has been pitched.
Waaka's injury comeback nears completion
Whakatāne's Stacey Waaka is raring to go after a four-month injury lay off.
Residents win three-year battle to get bridge spruce up
More than 1700 people signed a petition asking the New Zealand Transport Agency to act.
Māori stroke survivor to inspire others at Waiariki conference
Awhi Mai Stroke Trust hope the hui will discuss survivors' struggles and how to help them.
Apparent ram raids target Bay of Plenty stores
A report to police said a car had driven through the window and the property was burgled.
Hayden Wilde takes big step towards Tokyo Olympic Games
Hayden Wilde is moving forward after his bronze medal at an Olympic test event
From NZ's Next Top Model to charity worker
Danielle Hayes announces retirement from New Zealand Fashion Week.
All action at secondary school finals day
The first week of Baywide Secondary School Rugby finals were held in Whakatāne.
Kawerau man takes fourth tree climber title
He previously held the top title in 2011, 2012 and 2013
Gangbusters: Patches on the rise as NZ gang scene 'revitalised'
Bay of Plenty is the district with the most gang members, with 1359 on the list.
Edgecumbe programme set to help 2000 New Zealanders
Young New Zealanders will be helped into work and training through Mana in Mahi.
Answers sought after ambulance skips hospital, goes straight to funeral home
Family of Gavin Sadlier looking for answers after death in ambulance en route to hospital.
The new hottest place to buy - it might surprise you
Home values in the town of 6900 people have jumped 125 per cent over the past 10 years.
$700k granted to Bay of Plenty community organisations
More than Bay of Plenty community organisations received a share of over $700,000.
Search for missing Whakatāne man Joseph Webb continues
His mother just wants her "lovely, caring and kind" son back home.
Police still searching for smash-and-dash driver in Whakatāne power-pole crash
The crash left 177 properties without electricity.
Car rolls, seriously injuring two people near Whakatāne
One of the cars involved have fled.
Driver missing from scene of Whakatāne power-pole crash
There are 177 properties without power as a result of the crash into a power pole.
Man who died in Ōpōtiki crash named
Police release name of man who died in Ōpōtiki crash
Waimana Gorge to open during daylight hours
It will be the first time since it shut earlier this month because of a slip.
'Hard-working family men': Crash victims named
Friends and family of those who died in Monday's crash are reeling from their loss.
Kaingaroa fatal crash survivor still in hospital
The survivor of the fatal crash that killed four people remains stable in Waikato Hospital
New tsunami warnings for Bay of Plenty residents
Residents will also need to see if their phone is compatible to receive alerts.
Murupara community reeling after four killed in horror crash
The crash between a truck and a van claimed four lives and critically injured another.
New-wave research: $11.5m mega-project to shed light on NZ's changing oceans
An $11.5m project will take a closer look at NZ's vast and fast-changing marine estate.
Whānau hopeful of finding missing Whakatāne man
The family of missing Whakatāne man Joseph Webb remain positive.
Family 'incredibly worried' for missing man Joseph Webb, 24
Joseph Webb, 24, was last seen going for a walk around the Whakatāne coastline.
Bay of Plenty Lotto winner takes fair share of $1 million
Powerball was not struck and has rolled over to Wednesday night
Quick-thinking youngster rescues toddler from pool
Ōpōtiki 6-year-old rescues toddler from pool at Whakatāne Aquatic Centre.
New Māori performing arts course coming to Whakatāne
The course is set to make a difference in the lives of the city's youth