Whakatāne health recruitment programme wins award
Whakatāna-based programme wins award.
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Edgecumbe flood two years on: Loneliness, trauma and hope
The town's 1600 residents have coped in different ways since the major flood.
Scavenger hunts to get restless Bay kids out and about
Four of the outdoor endeavours are on for children these April school holidays
Man charged over deaths of three Bay of Plenty road workers weeps outside court
A man has appeared in court charged with dangerous driving causing death.
More than 3000 to graduate from Whakatāne wānanga on Friday
Graduate achievements are to be honoured by the community.
Obituary: Jack Hourigan was a champion of children
Much loved principal and education stalwart Jack Hourigan has died at the age of 75.
Police seek information on Maketū girl's death
Police are still investigating the death of a 2-year-old girl.
Oxfam charity walk coming to Edgecumbe this weekend
More than 1000 people will take part in the charity walk this weekend
Songs, prayers and thanks at community event
About 600 people came together at a Whakatāne community gathering last night.
One person in hospital after serious assault in Murupara
A woman has been taken to Waikato Hospital by helicopter
Rotorua and Whakatāne represented at community awards
Two organisations to represent Rotorua and Whakatāne at community awards.
Regional council asks for residents' views on Annual Plan
Regional council is asking for feedback on Annual Plan.
New employment hub to support youth in Eastern Bay of Plenty
New employment hub for Eastern Bay of Plenty.
Baby who died after three hours in hot car: Grandmother 'lied to police'
Manslaughter accused gave a different version of events, High Court hears.
Armed police detain man after lockdown at school
Armed police are in the Bay of Plenty settlement of Thornton.
Chances to save baby from a hot car missed by five extra adults
Isaiah Neil was "warm" when an ambulance officer arrived at his house the day he died.
Mum tells of horrifying moment she found her baby dead
Lacey Te Whetu gave evidence at her mother's manslaughter trial.
$500k of community grants announced
Community groups granted more than $500k of funding.
One dead, two in ICU after serious crash near Ōpōtiki
The crash is near Woodlands Rd.
Heavy rain warnings lifted for Bay of Plenty
Heavy rain warnings lifted for Bay of Plenty and Gisborne
Police release name of man who died in motorbike crash
Police have named the man who died in this week's Ruatoki crash.
Bay of Plenty school blaze 'suspicious'
A fire which torched part of a school overnight is being treated as suspicious.
Missing person found after 'well involved' Bay house fire
A missing person has been found after a house fire in the Eastern Bay of Plenty.
Child sex offender placed in shared family lodgings
'There are women and children there, I think it is ridiculous.'
New homes for Housing New Zealand tenants
Housing New Zealand complete the first four of 36 planned homes in Whakatāne.
New land and sea rescue vessel for Bay of Plenty
A new land and sea craft has today joined Bay of Plenty's maritime fleet.
Public invited to watch part of Trustpower community awards
The award finalists will share stories and achievements in a series of presentations.
Best beach in New Zealand, the winner is ...
Mount Maunganui again named New Zealand's best beach.
Helicopter called after person rolls quad bike near Whakatāne
A helicopter was en route
Higgins staff to get counselling
The Rotorua Lakes Council has taken a moment's silence to honour the three men who died