Regional News Archive

International Rally Stars Set to Take on Bay of Plenty Roads

Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 5:19 PM

1814 to Headline New Whakatāne Reggae and Seafood Festival

Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 5:14 PM

Whakaari Eruptions Continue as Alert Level Remains at 3

Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 4:49 PM

Police Appeal for Information Following Kawerau Homicide

Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 4:42 PM

Boon Street Bus Station Set for Major Upgrade

Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 10:22 AM

Te Kaha Community Invited to Help Shape Long-Term Masterplan

Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 10:15 AM

Police Investigate Reported Assaults in Edgecumbe

Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 10:03 AM

Eastern Bay of Plenty Enters Restricted Fire Season Ahead of Summer

Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 8:18 AM

Car and Train Crash in Paengaroa Leads to Homicide Investigation in Kawerau

Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 4:49 PM

One Person Critical After Car and Train Crash in Paengaroa

Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 9:48 AM

El Niño Could Increase Wildfire Risk Across Eastern Bay

Friday, October 23, 2026 at 8:30 AM

Whakatāne Hospital Neonatal Unit to Expand Capacity

Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 8:10 AM

Get Out of the Blue: Eastern Bay Prepares for Shakeout

Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 10:31 AM

Police Warn Trailer Owners After Wheel Thefts in Eastern Bay of Plenty

Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 10:25 AM

Bay of Plenty-Raised Army Engineer Helps Renovate Indonesian Medical Facility

Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 10:21 AM

Five Arrested After Ōpōtiki Burglaries, Stolen Vehicles Recovered

Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 9:44 PM

Weak Ash Plume Observed at Whakaari as Alert Level Remains Unchanged

Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 9:39 PM

Truck Spill Closes State Highway 2 Near Matatā, Motorists Urged to Avoid Area

Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 9:27 PM

Two Arrested After Stolen Property Recovered in Te Kaha

Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 10:38 AM

Toikupu, Toiora Celebrates Ngāti Awa Stories Through Poetry, Kai and Art

Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 9:56 AM

Victor Luca to Challenge Local Government Reforms and Push Climate Education at Regional Council

Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 11:59 AM

Large Plumes Rise From Whakaari, but no Eruptive Activity Detected

Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 11:38 AM

Delays Expected on SH2 Near Matatā as Slip Safety Work Begins

Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 10:58 AM

One Critically Injured Following Te Puke Highway Crash

Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 9:35 AM

Fatal Crash on Orete Point Road in Waihau Bay

Monday, October 12, 2026 at 7:05 PM

Murder Charge Laid After Fatal Crash on Te Puke Highway

Monday, October 12, 2026 at 6:48 PM

Police Appeal For Witnesses After Fatal Crash on Te Puke Highway

Monday, October 12, 2026 at 12:38 PM

Government Funding Secures Whakatāne Air Service for at Least Another Year

Friday, October 9, 2026 at 9:35 AM

Crossing Options on the Table for Busy Ōhope Road

Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 3:27 PM

Safety Upgrades Underway on Key Ōpōtiki Detour Route

Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 3:07 PM

Rāhui in Place Following Recovery of Woman’s Body

Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 10:15 AM

Woman Recovered Near Moutohorā Island After Ōpōtiki Search

Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 5:59 PM

Man Found as Search Continues for Missing Woman in Ōpōtiki

Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 1:00 PM

Strong El Niño Brings Warmer, Drier Outlook for Bay of Plenty

Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 11:23 AM

Whakatāne Water Services Consultation Postponed

Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 11:03 AM

Mountain View Rest Home to Get Warmer, Safer and More Energy-Efficient

Monday, October 5, 2026 at 3:52 PM

Police Issue Urgent Appeal to Find Pair Missing After Entering Ōtara River

Monday, October 5, 2026 at 2:33 PM

Search Underway for Two Men After Vehicle Pursuit Near Ōpōtiki

Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 10:07 AM

Roadworks Ramp Up Across Eastern Bay as Summer Maintenance Begins

Friday, October 2, 2026 at 5:48 PM

Sport Bay of Plenty Chief Executive to Leave After 24 Years

Friday, October 2, 2026 at 5:44 PM

Whakatāne Introduces Cans-Only Public Recycling Bins

Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 9:13 PM