Suzuki Series swamped with entries and a strong international flavour for Whanganui leg

Fisherman who saved toddler from the ocean at Matata Beach first thought it was a doll.

Southern Right Whale spends time swimming near Ohope on Tuesday.

Supreme Court dismisses appeal and makes an order for costs.

Helicopter lands safely after mayday call near Whakatane.

He's young, alcohol free and a vegan. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Bay of Plenty features in the AA's must do list this summer.

A community group set up to protect Otakiri Springs has had a small court victory.

Safer communities together means every member of the community, Eastern BOP police show.

A serious crash has been reported in Opotiki.

Hanging powerlines delayed firefighters from reaching the trapped person

Teen, 16, dies from injuries suffered in fall.

Arapeta Hiraka, 36, has appeared in court on a raft of charges.

The woman who died in a Kawerau sawmill incident can now be named.

Gull in Taneatua has the cheapest fuel, charging just $2.10 a litre for 91.

Locals are set to meet and discuss food sovereignty in Whakatāne.

Yesterday was stunning, but it's going to be a changeable start to the week.

Susan and Terry met for the first time after a chance test told them they were related.

Growing green pasture with biological matter. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

New raids as national organised crime detectives monitor new players in town's drug trade.

The two people killed in a crash on SH2 last week have today been named.

First Union claims workers are on minimum wage regardless of skills and experience.

Bay of Plenty dairy farm faces a hefty fine after effluent flowed into a nearby stream

Redmond Eruera Huirua, of Whakatane, fired his shotgun at members of the public twice.

Fatally shot woman was a mother-of-four and grandmother from Whakatane.

Another 20 were assessed to have minor damage following a tornado.

Another 20 were assessed to have minor damage following a tornado.

It's hoped Whakatane girl Alyssa Ledbetter will be home from the US in about two weeks.

Daniel Ramkissoon testified against four officers accused of beating a man in custody.

'Staff resourcing a challenge,' emails show, but new team could 'relieve some pressure'.