Regional News Archive

Shellfish Biotoxin Warning in Place for Eastern Bay of Plenty

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 8:12 AM

Uber Rolls Into Whakatāne

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 7:43 AM

New Degrees and New Traditions at Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi Graduation

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 12:15 PM

Housing Development Allowed to go Ahead by Urupā Site

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 2:04 PM

Teens Charged as Police Warn of Ongoing Burglary Issues

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 1:25 PM

Trailer Caused Disruption on State Highway 30

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 12:25 PM

Loan Stabilises Air Chathams, but CEO Warns of Deeper Industry Issues

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 2:55 PM

Three Arrested Following Robery in Ōhope

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 12:27 PM

Police Seeking to Locate Three Offenders Following Incident in Ōhope

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 7:29 PM

Ōpōtiki Author Turns Lifetime of Unique Jobs Into Book

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 4:31 PM

NZTA Warn of Further Preventative Closures in Winter

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 4:28 PM

SH35 Tōrere Slips Repaired and Road Fully Reopened

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 3:31 PM

Tarawera River Rāhui Lifted

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 9:10 AM

HMNZS Matataua Unit March Through Whakatāne

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 11:47 AM

Police Name Two Boys Who Fell Victim to Kawerau Riverbank Collapse

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 6:30 AM

Healing Through Music: Fundraiser Supports Local Oncology Units

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 4:28 PM

FENZ Called to Murupara Community Health Centre & Birthing Unit for Fallen Tree Branch

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 1:57 PM

Kawerau Volunteers Tackle Invasive Plants for Conservation Week

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 1:03 PM

Community Club Hit by Theft as Fuel Crime Rises

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 12:40 PM

The “Perfect Ingredients” Behind Yesterday’s Storms

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 10:56 AM

Would You Need to Evacuate? New Tsunami Maps Released for Bay of Plenty

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 12:01 PM

NZTA Say a New Date for Pekatahi Bridge Maintenance Should Be Announced by the End of the Week

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 11:05 AM

Waioweka Gorge Open Following Slips Overnight

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 7:32 AM

Severe Thunderstorm Watch in Place for Bay of Plenty

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 7:24 AM

Volunteers Stitch Together Warmth for Local Whānau

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 12:47 PM

Waioweka Gorge Open 24/7 Following “Minimal” Damage During Cyclone Vaianu

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 8:31 AM

Changing Communities Through Kindness One Sandwich at a Time

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 8:31 AM

Eastern Bay Schools Begin Two-Year Teaching Pilot

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 8:31 AM

Whakatāne Riverfront Plan Approved in Scaled-Back $7.5m Design

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 8:30 AM

“Tragic and Sad”: Two Dead Following Tarawera River Incident

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 6:51 PM

International Recognition for Ōpōtiki Doctor Amid Ongoing Rural Health Work

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 4:20 PM

“Prepare for More Disruptions”: Power Repairs Ongoing After Cyclone Vaianu

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 1:36 PM

Two People have Died Following Incident in Tarawera River

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 12:38 PM

'Quite Intense’: Residents and Farmers Count Cost of Cyclone Vaianu

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 11:44 AM

Police Appealing for Information Following Public Brawl in Whakatāne

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 6:18 AM

Plan to Restore the Mauri of Tarawera Awa Moves Towards Public Consultation

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 9:15 AM

Shelter, Support, and Strength: Waiariki Whānau Bring Relief to Isolated Communities

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 12:46 PM

“A tree fell on our house”: Locals recount storm chaos

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 11:50 AM

Whakatāne Maternity Ward Restores Obstetrics and Gynaecology Care

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 10:21 AM

Lost Two-Year-Old Boy Returned to Whānau

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 8:23 AM

Evacuations Ōpōtiki District

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 5:23 PM

Mandatory Evacuation for West End and Local State of Emergency Declared

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:25 AM

Coastal Residents Urged to Prepare for Potential Evacuations Tomorrow

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 4:27 PM

Bad Weather Causing Flooding and Pre-Emptive Closures Across the Region

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 11:09 AM

Scheduled Maintenance for Pekatahi Bridge Cancelled

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 9:33 AM

Cyclone Vaianu: What do You Need to Know?

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 8:37 AM

Air Chathams Cuts Whakatāne Flights by 45 Percent Amid Fuel Cost Surge

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 4:27 PM

Waioweka Gorge Closed for Remainder of the Day

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 3:44 PM

Kai Ika Charity Tournament Raises $39,000 for Local Blue Light Groups

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 9:52 AM

Rain Across the Eastern Bay of Plenty Causing Surface Flooding and Road Closures

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 9:40 AM

Waioweka Gorge is Now Open Following a Slip

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 7:24 AM

Power Outages and Closed Roads in Matatā and Manawahē

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 3:50 PM

Urgent Stabilisation Work on Ōhope Beach

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 1:42 PM

Strong Wind Watch Issued for Sunday Across the North Island

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 12:36 PM

Matatā Wastewater Project Nears Consent Stage After Years of Planning

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 12:12 PM

Pekatahi Bridge Replacement Moves Closer as Investigations Begin

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 11:44 AM

Enquiries Ongoing into Serious Crash on SH2, Ōpōtiki

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 7:55 AM

Eight Injured in Serious Crash Near Ōpōtiki

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 9:55 PM

Whakaari/White Island Aviation Colour Code Lowered

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 3:45 PM

New Science Kete Teaching Rangatahi About Climate Resilience

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 2:20 PM

New Whakatāne Pump Station Up and Running

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 11:39 AM

Heavy Rain Warning Issued for the Bay of Plenty This Week

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 9:04 AM

“No Excuse”: Paddleboard Lifejacket Breaches Surge in Bay of Plenty

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 6:02 PM

3G Network Officially Shut Down in New Zealand

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 3:18 PM

Next Generation Leaders Take Their Seats in Youth Council, Bringing Fresh Energy to Local Democracy

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 12:47 PM

Waioweka Gorge Open For Easter

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 9:22 AM

Young Changemaker Pedals Purpose in ‘Kids Unplugged’ Episode

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 8:57 AM

New Retail Crime Cops in Action

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 3:00 PM

Man on Bail Following Alleged Puppy Drowning

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 1:13 PM