Flooding and closed roads aftermath of heavy rain
Although the weather is set to improve, precautions are still in place.
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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
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.
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.
The First XV battle of the Te Kani Shield has begun
The team won the shield for the first time last year.
Game of Thrones author hints at trip to Rotorua next year
The author will be returning to New Zealand year for Worldcon.
Bay of Plenty Bridge open full-time, maintenance finished
The work was initially expected to take four nights.
Shane Jones says sorry: I wasn't attacking individual farmers
Forestry Minister Shane Jones says sorry to farmers for referring to them as 'moaners'.
NZTA closes Bay of Plenty bridge for maintenance
The bridge will be closed overnight next week
Government announces commitment to accelerate horticulture in the Eastern Bay
The investment will accelerate a skills, training and employment programme.