New Year’s Eve festivals under threat from rain, thunderstorms as ferries cancelled
A MetService-issued heavy rain watch is in place in Gisborne.
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Rāhui updated after body found in Ōhope
Local iwi offered condolences to the grieving whānau of the man who died.
$165k in seatbelt fines: 'Too many' kids not properly buckled in
Police target factors that decide whether people walk or are carried away from crashes.
'Rush hour' driver caught on phone three days in a row on same road - police
He's among more than 2000 people snapped for the same offence this year in the region.
Young Kiwi music artist's career turning point: 'I just feel like I’m in a dream'
Frankie Venter's first headline show in Tauranga was the turning point of her career.
'Volunteering certainly helps': How widower copes after losing wife of 44 years
'There’s a whole lot of people out there who you can help and talk to.'
'Happy to be alive': Mum's 'tough year' after freak accident in restaurant
Sian Habgood was hit by a car while sitting inside a restaurant.
Holiday hotspot beaches close after separate shark sightings
'Dozens of people raced out of the water,' one witness said.
Watch: People run for their lives as vehicle goes on late-night rampage
The driver rammed a number of cars and a person before fleeing the scene.
'Gorgeous': Travellers on their OE reflect on life in the Bay
'A piece of me will be left here when I leave.'
Search continues for man who swam away from police during chase
Iwi places rāhui on Ōhiwa Harbour as search for missing swimmer intensifies.
Surprise, surprise, the library books Kiwis borrowed the most this year were by Lee Child
Kiwis are devoted to the Jack Reacher author, and it shows in our borrowing behavior.
BoP summer music festival guide: Kiwi band reveals 'ridiculous' ritual
The hottest music festivals in Taupō, Tauranga, Mount Maunganui and Coromandel.
Rāhui in place as family gather at Ōhope for man who swam from police
Police have instructed holidaymakers to stay out of the water.
Retailers cashing in on customers' happy vibes
Boxing Day shoppers in Rotorua and Tauranga are happy to be spending.
Final year of school to remember: 'I wasn’t thinking I would make it to where I did'
A Year 13 student achieves success – and has big career goals.
One dead after crash on SH35 between Gisborne and Bay of Plenty
One lane of the road remains closed with traffic management near the crash scene.
Man missing after jumping into water and swimming away while fleeing police
The man refused to engage with police and swam away.
Mixed Christmas sales for Bay retailers amid cost-conscious shoppers
Bay of Plenty retailers report mixed Christmas spending figures, but some remain upbeat.
Lifejackets, speeding, no-go zones: What water patrols are looking out for
The Bay of Plenty maritime team will be checking for rule compliance.
Tauranga libraries log million-plus book loans in 2024, but which was the favourite?
NZ biographies outmuscle Prince Harry; digital memberships available during library closure.
‘Extremely honoured’: Rotorua teacher makes history with excellence award
Bryony Edwards has been recognised for her teaching efforts picking up a major NEiTA award
Two dead in separate Christmas road toll crashes
The deaths are the first in this year's Christmas road toll period.
Rainy Christmas forecast for Bay of Plenty and beyond
MetService forecasts warm, wet Christmas for Bay of Plenty, rain easing by Dec 27.
Why Rotorua’s Christmas Day forecast might dampen your plans
Rain expected in Rotorua from Christmas afternoon, continuing through Boxing Day.
All the road closures that could impact your summer road trip
With lots going on around New Zealand, it's important to plan your travel route carefully.
‘Shock diagnosis’: She had no symptoms. Then she was given one year to live
She has outlived her one-year life expectancy and focuses on the positive: 'I am living'
'Good for business': Cafe owner hails street's return to two-way traffic
Businesses say sales have dropped since the road was made one-way.
Pitmaster's tip for perfect Christmas turkey: 'Brine for juicy results'
Jefferies and family will enjoy a leg of lamb with summer sides.
Police warn of ‘zero tolerance’ for speeding as Tauranga’s road toll falls
Police reveal the identity of Tauranga pedestrian fatality injured in Pyes Pa crash.
350-home project on track despite developer's other company in liquidation
The Government has no concerns about the development on state land in Ngongotahā.
Revealed: The items Bay people are trying to sneak into court
A disregard for authority could be why those attending court are thumbing their noses.
13 Lotto winners each take home $22,652 in Second Division draw
Bay of Plenty MyLotto players win $22,652 in Second Division.
'A sanctuary for so many children': Dancing school closes after decades of teaching
'The contribution they’ve made to ballet in this country ... has been immense.'