Three hospitalised with meningococcal infections
A public health official says people need to be on alert for symptoms of the disease.
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Rotorua Fishing and Casting Club to host 50th Surf Fishing Bonanza
Prizes exceed $10,000 in value, including a special children's section.
Victory for Mount riders at annual Whakatāne Summercross
The annual Whakatāne Summercross is an iconic event on the Kiwi motocross calendar.
Honoured for services to Māori and governance
Whakatāne's Pouroto Ngaropo is to be a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit.
John Pullar honoured in New Year list
Whakatāne's John Pullar has been honoured in the New Year 2019 list.
Whakatāne Lotto player wins Ford Mustang
One lucky Lotto player is driving away with a brand new Ford Mustang.
Elephant seal draws Whakatāne crowds
An elephant seal has been spotted at different Eastern Bay beaches this week.
Police investigating Christmas Day Whakatāne stabbing
Police are appealing for further information from anyone who saw or heard the incident.
Christmas Day celebrations turn to horror after house ransacked
Burglary breaks hearts of homeowners after house ransacked, sentimental items destroyed.
Christmas rain, but it's getting better
Today is looking brighter; long fine spells are expected over much of the North Island.
Mount's Cody Cooper a favourite for Summercross
Elite motocross riders head for eastern Bay of Plenty for annual Summercross event.
Heavy rain and thunderstorms watch for Bay of Plenty
Heavy rain and possible thunderstorms watch for Bay of Plenty.
Severe thunderstorm watch in force for Bay of Plenty
Severe thunderstorm watch in place for Western Bay of Plenty, Waikato and Coromandel
Police treating Taneatua station fire as suspicious
Police are investigating the cause of the fire that damaged the Taneatua police station.
Murupara kohanga reo comes out on top in oral health challenge
Murupara kohanga reo comes out on top in oral health challenge
$25m announced for Eastern Bay
More than $25m of funding has been announced for Eastern Bay of Plenty
Bay house prices jump 3.5 per cent year-on-year
Bay of Plenty house prices jumped 3.5 per cent
Three in hospital after Ōpotiki crash
Two cars crashed in Ōpotiki last night. Police are appealing for witnesses.
Corrinne O'Donnell defends Crazyman title
Whakatāne's Corrinne O'Donnell has won back-to-back Fine Signs Crazyman titles.
Suzuki Series roars into action
So much talent heading to Suzuki Series start line this weekend.
Whakatāne mayor won't seek re-election
Whakatāne District Mayor Tony Bonne has announced his retirement.
Midwives' union cancels strikes after ERA ruling
Midwives' strikes have been cancelled in Tauranga and Whakatāne until Tuesday.
Bay pair selected as rising stars of sevens
Bay of Plenty pair selected as rising stars of sevens game.
Large block of land released for sale in Whakatāne
A large block of land in Whakatāne is to be auctioned.
Maketū Coastguard offers bar crossing training
The Bar Crossing Training Event will be held from 8am on December 9.
Kawerau tree climber wins top award for the fifth time
Kawerau tree-climber wins accolade for fifth time
Solar panels to reveal if Ōhope Beach School is the sunniest
Pupils of Ōhope Beach School are tracking their solar energy.
Toi Ohomai course to open tertiary doors
New courses helping kura kaupapa students transition to tertiary study.
Police sting nets 26 Eastern Bay drivers
Whakatāne Police remind drivers to drive safely
Police investigating man hit by car
Police are investigating an incident involving a person being hit by a car.
Bay of Plenty biosecurity champions win national awards
Biosecurity NZ announced the winners of the 2018 New Zealand Biosecurity Awards.
PM launches treaty settlement project in Whakatāne
She will visit the newly-opened museum and Te Manuka Tutahi Marae.