Bay triathlete Wilde builds towards final
Hayden Wilde is competing in the penultimate round of the World Triathlon Series.
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Little Waihi murder accused gets name suppression
Murder accused's identity has been suppressed.
Opinion: Sharing the journey with Matatā fan head residents
We have walked alongside residents in this saga from the very beginning.
Matatā property owners yet to decide whether to take buyout offer
Majority of Awatarariki fan head residents unhappy with acquisition package.
Multimillion-dollar buyout proposal for Awatarariki fan head residents
After 14-years, $15 million is planned to buy residents out of their properties.
Gun amnesty event in Ōhope this weekend
The event is part of the gun amnesty and buy-back scheme.
Matatā Volunteer Fire Brigade calls for fresh recruits
The brigade is in need of six more members.
Being pissed off, sad, upset or deflated means you care
Black Caps displayed the Kiwi fight we know and love in Cricket World Cup final.
Seven dogs rescued from rising flood waters in Whakatāne
Seven humans and seven dogs piled into an inflatable rescue boat to get to drier ground.
Whakatāne, Tauranga to host Volcanix home games
The Farah Palmer Cup draw has been released
Murupara ATM theft accused faces raft of charges
Accused also faces two charges of assault with intent to injure and threatening to kill.
Flooding and closed roads aftermath of heavy rain
Although the weather is set to improve, precautions are still in place.
Teams progress in hunt of national title
Regional winners of Bay squash tournaments are heading to the national champs.
Whakatāne mayor quits for new real estate role
Tony Bonne reflects on four terms as mayor. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Whakatāne mayor quits for real estate
Tony Bonne reflects on four terms as mayor. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Deputy mayor announces run for mayoralty and that she is 'purple'
More jobs, no help for Matatā and political leanings. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Deputy mayor announces run for mayoralty and that she is 'purple'
More jobs, no help for Matatā and political leanings. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Bay of Plenty leaders vote to declare climate change emergency
Bay of Plenty leaders are told the time is now to declare a climate change emergency.
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.
He used Google Maps for a shortcut home - and was washed 2.5km out to sea
The fully-clothed man spent three hours in the water clinging to a log.
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.
Almost 90 and still giving to the community
Ōpōtiki's Fraser Cameron has been recognised in the 2019 Queen's Birthday Honours List.
Queen's Birthday Honours: Bonnie's doing it for Matatā
Matata's Bonnie Dobson honoured in the Queen's Birthday 2019 list.
Bay council celebrates Smokefree Day by extending smoke-free areas
Ōpotiki council celebrated for its smoke-free policy,
One person seriously injured after car rolls in paddock near Whakatane
The woman was airlifted to Tauranga Hospital in a critical condition
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