100 cannabis plants found in Matahina Forest
Two more men have also been arrested in relation to Operation Notus.
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Inside the raids on the Mongrel Mob
Police smashed a P supply chain in Kawerau today. But breaking addiction is harder.
Kawerau mayor welcomes police raid to 'stamp out' meth
Malcolm Campbell believes there's 250 meth users in a town of 6000.
Social worker team to tackle child abuse
Specialist team of social workers to work with police after baby boy's death.
Domestic dispute results in one injury
Police were called to a Whakatane property after reports of a stabbing.
Bay house prices soar by $50k in 12 months
Bay of Plenty property prices have risen by more than $50,000 in 12 months.
Name suppression lifted on murder accused
The identity of the man accused of murdering a Bay of Plenty woman can now be revealed.
Ruatahuna Hub nearing completion
Te Tii will have a store, cafe, tribal office, petrol station, motel and radio station.
Rising Kiwi rugby star dies in Fiji
Isaia Vuki, 24, died in Fiji yesterday following a sudden illness.
Whakatane to host poetry slam
At poetry slams original spoken word pieces are performed in front of a live audience.
Bay of Plenty's $319m spending spree
International tourists are behind a surge in spending in the Bay of Plenty last month.
Man lay injured in drainage culvert overnight
The man was injured about 5pm Monday but was not discovered until early Tuesday morning.
RoboPa gains further funding to engage Maori youth
The robotics initiative has been awarded increased funding.
Pekatahi Bridge to close for five days
The permanent seal on the bridge deck is expected to be laid from tomorrow.
Flood to be acknowledged with community event
Edgecumbe flood anniversary to be acknowledged 12 months on.
Poll likely on Maori wards for Whakatane
Whether Whakatane will have Maori Wards looks set to be determined by public vote.
Trustpower to donate vehicle to Whakatane Community Patrol
Eyes and ears of the community to receive new vehicle.
Nine arrests follow Whakatane dairy robberies
Whakatane has been victim to a growing number of dairy robberies in the past few months.
Bay of Plenty's billion dollar tourism boom
Visitors to the Bay of Plenty are believed to have spent $1.8 billion in 2017.
Dairy owner shot with BB gun chases off offender
Superette owner shot in neck during attempted robbery - but still chased the fleeing man.
Case called for 24 people charged over Whakatane gang clash
Gang clash has high court sequel.
Submissions close on controversial water-bottling boost
A controversial resource consent application is one step closer to the end.
Demolition works under way in Edgecumbe
Removal and demolition works are well under way on College Rd in Edgecumbe.
Dredging begins in the Kopeopeo Canal
The Kopeopeo Canal Remediation Project has marked a significant milestone.
Meeting Jacinda Ardern tops sick boy's bucket list
At the top of a sick boy's bucket list is meeting Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.
Teen with spinal injuries airlifted after falling off swing
A teen has suffered spinal injuries after a swing broke and he fell on his back.
Woman dead after large tree falls on car in Rotorua
Storm claims first life after tree crushes woman in car.
Pilot Denis Hartley surprised by New Year Honour
Denis Hartley is to become a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit
Rod Farrow's lifetime of fighting fires
Rod Farrow is to receive the Queen's Service Medal.
Rees family to the forefront of superbike series
Whakatane's Tony Rees may be down, but he won't be out for long.
Edgecumbe residents welcome demolition
Edgecumbe families who used to own red-stickered homes are happy to see them go
Dead Kiwi's family need help getting him home by Xmas
Young dad's family is hoping to bury him by Christmas.
Rotorua currently high fire risk
Continued dry weather means much of the region is in high fire danger.