

Latest Figures Show Food Prices Continue To Climb
The rising food prices continue to be a constant challenge for Eastern Bay shoppers. Stats NZ announced today, food prices were 12%...

Jessica Doney
Mar 13, 20231 min read


One Dead Following Two-Vehicle Crash In Murupara
One person has died following a two-vehicle crash in Murupara, late Friday night. Police were notified of the crash on Kiorenui Road just...

Jessica Doney
Mar 13, 20231 min read


ID Tours Want Health & Safety Charge Dismissed
A tourism company wants their health and safety charge, relating to the 2019 Whaakari/White Island eruption, dropped. ID Tours New...

Radio 1XX
Mar 13, 20231 min read


Wild February Weather Sees Whakatāne Drop Further In 2023 Sunshine Hours Race
The wet and wild weather experienced in February has caused for Whakatāne to suffer in the 2023 Sunshine Hours Race. According to NIWA's...

Jessica Doney
Mar 7, 20231 min read


Eastern Bay MP's Remember Trailblazing MP, Georgina Beyer
Sassy, styley, spunky and an example of courage. That's how the late Georgina Beyer, is being remembered by Eastern Bay MP's Kiri Allan...

Radio 1XX
Mar 7, 20231 min read


Whakātane Lotto Player An Instant Millionaire
A lucky lotto player in Whakatane, is an instant millionaire. The player took out Lotto's 1st Division, in Saturday night's Lotto draw,...

Radio 1XX
Mar 6, 20231 min read


New Listings Drop Across BOP In February
A new property report's revealed, a sharp decrease in new listings, Bay of Plenty wide, in the past year. Realestate.co.nz's latest...

Radio 1XX
Mar 2, 20231 min read


Health Warning In Force For Section Of Ōhope Beach
A section of Ōhope Beach has been temporarily closed due to a wastewater discharge. Whakatāne District Council identified a wastewater...

Jessica Doney
Mar 2, 20231 min read


One Dead Following Serious Crash In Galatea On Sunday
Police have now confirmed one person has died following a single-vehicle crash on Galatea Road, Galatea on Sunday. Police were called to...

Jessica Doney
Mar 1, 20231 min read


BOPRC Searching For Escaped/Released Eastern Water Dragon
The Bay of Plenty Regional Council are urging residents to come forward if they've seen an Eastern Water Dragon recently. It comes,...

Jessica Doney
Feb 28, 20231 min read


Building Consent Numbers Rise In Ōpōtiki
It's looking only positive for Ōpōtiki, as building consent numbers in the Ōpōtiki District Council are on track for a record year....

Jessica Doney
Feb 28, 20231 min read


Several Injured Following Two Weekend Crashes
Several people are in hospital following two separate crashes around the Eastern Bay over the weekend. Four people were left injured when...

Jessica Doney
Feb 27, 20231 min read


Highways Open Under Restrictions Following Cyclone Gabrielle
Highways across the Eastern Bay of Plenty, Gisborne and Hawkes Bay are beginning to re-open again under restrictions, following damage...

Jessica Doney
Feb 23, 20231 min read


Boil Water Notice Lifted For Murupara
Whakatāne District Council have today lifted the boil water notice for Murupara, that had been in place since February 10th. The notice...

Jessica Doney
Feb 21, 20231 min read


GNS Science Severance Application Denied
GNS Science's application to be tried separately from the other defendants, has been denied. They're among several parties, charged with...

Radio 1XX
Feb 10, 20231 min read


Severance Hearing Decision Expected Today
GNS Science will find out this morning, if Worksafe's charge against them will be tried seperately. It follows, yesterday's severance...

Radio 1XX
Feb 10, 20231 min read
Severance Hearing Today Against GNS Science
A severance hearing, relating to the 2019 Whakaari White Island eruption will take place, this morning. Today's hearing will see GNS...

Radio 1XX
Feb 9, 20231 min read


NIWA Predict Rain & Hot Temperatures For February - April
More rain is on the horizon for the Bay of Plenty over the next few months. NIWA's Seasonal Climate Database for February to April has...

Jessica Doney
Feb 8, 20231 min read


Police Appealing For Witnesses To Serious Crash In Whakatāne
Police are appealing to the public for information following a serious crash in Whakatāne on Friday afternoon. The crash had occurred at...

Jessica Doney
Feb 7, 20231 min read


Man Due To Re-Appear In Court Following Murupara Assault
One man is due to re-appear in the Rotorua District Court next week, after an alleged assault to a church pastor in Murupara early Sunday...

Jessica Doney
Feb 7, 20231 min read

