New ZealandGovernment announces $2.2 million investment to combat unemployment in the BayThe funding came as a result of economic growth in the region.16 May 09:00 PM
New ZealandInfant dies suddenly in WhakatāneThe death was reported to police at 11am today.01 May 04:48 AM
New ZealandCrash driver in serious condition after fleeing from policePolice attempted to stop the vehicle a few minutes prior to crash.25 Apr 07:32 AM
New ZealandRāhui in place at Sullivan Lake after toddler drowningA rāhui has been placed on Sullivan Lake in Whakatāne.23 Apr 10:22 PM
New ZealandCouncil staff hope to meet toddler's familyWhakatāne councillors and staff want to offer condolences to family of drowned toddler.23 Apr 04:26 AM
New ZealandOne critical in BOP crashA critically injured person has been taken to Waikato Hospital.20 Apr 10:46 AM
New ZealandHorror crash killed three Rotorua road workers: Man admits careless drivingA man is in Whakatāne District Court in relation to the deaths of three Higgins workers17 Apr 02:15 AM
Tax1.6 million Kiwis set for tax refunds: Are you one of them?The Inland Revenue is shutting down its online services from Thursday for a week.14 Apr 07:43 PM
New ZealandOne person seriously injured following crash in Whakatane"Initial indications are one person has been injured."13 Apr 01:21 AM
New ZealandLionel Nowell remembered by neighbourLionel Nowell died in hospital aged 73, after a fall on Moutohora last week.11 Apr 07:00 PM
New ZealandSwimmer snagged in fishing longline at popular beachEmmeline Taylor was swimming with a friend when she suddenly felt "excruciating pain".10 Apr 03:51 AM
New ZealandSH30 closed after serious crash in Rotoma, near RotoruaPolice were alerted to the two-vehicle crash at around 2.15pm.05 Apr 01:34 AM
New ZealandEdgecumbe flood two years on: Loneliness, trauma and hopeThe town's 1600 residents have coped in different ways since the major flood.29 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandMan charged over deaths of three Bay of Plenty road workers weeps outside courtA man has appeared in court charged with dangerous driving causing death.25 Mar 11:05 PM
New ZealandTeachers step up to ease students' anxietyNew programme found 48 per cent of children "at risk of mental distress".17 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandFamily gives $95k toward transplant room for kidsUnveiling falls on day treasured son Chace would have turned 10.15 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandBaby who died after three hours in hot car: Grandmother 'lied to police'Manslaughter accused gave a different version of events, High Court hears.14 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandArmed police detain man after lockdown at schoolArmed police are in the Bay of Plenty settlement of Thornton.14 Mar 04:28 AM
New ZealandChances to save baby from a hot car missed by five extra adultsIsaiah Neil was "warm" when an ambulance officer arrived at his house the day he died.13 Mar 10:41 PM
New ZealandNearly 50 earthquakes recorded near KawerauThe largest was a magnitude of 3.7.12 Mar 09:37 PM
New ZealandMum tells of horrifying moment she found her baby deadLacey Te Whetu gave evidence at her mother's manslaughter trial.12 Mar 04:18 AM
New ZealandOne dead, two in ICU after serious crash near ŌpōtikiThe crash is near Woodlands Rd.09 Mar 02:29 AM
New ZealandPolice release name of man who died in motorbike crashPolice have named the man who died in this week's Ruatoki crash.06 Mar 09:54 PM
New ZealandBay of Plenty school blaze 'suspicious'A fire which torched part of a school overnight is being treated as suspicious.06 Mar 07:50 PM
New ZealandMissing person found after 'well involved' Bay house fireA missing person has been found after a house fire in the Eastern Bay of Plenty.06 Mar 06:58 PM
New ZealandChild sex offender placed in shared family lodgings'There are women and children there, I think it is ridiculous.'05 Mar 11:56 PM
New ZealandNew homes for Housing New Zealand tenantsHousing New Zealand complete the first four of 36 planned homes in Whakatāne.05 Mar 05:33 AM
New ZealandBest beach in New Zealand, the winner is ...Mount Maunganui again named New Zealand's best beach.04 Mar 08:00 PM
New ZealandHiggins staff to get counsellingThe Rotorua Lakes Council has taken a moment's silence to honour the three men who died27 Feb 08:11 PM
New ZealandHorror Matatā crash: Firefighters need counsellingThe trauma from Tuesday's horror SH2 crash near Matatā has been far-reaching.27 Feb 06:00 PM
New ZealandDrone footage captures bubbling White Island crater lakeThe video shows an eagle-eye view of the slime-green crater lake bubbling aggressively.27 Feb 04:08 AM
New ZealandFirefighters to receive counselling after 'tragic' SH2 crashEmergency services who responding to yesterday's SH2's Bay crash are to have counselling.27 Feb 01:00 AM
