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The Bay of Plenty is the first region in New Zealand to pilot a programme aimed at recycling metered-dose inhalers (MDIs), in a bid to reduce their environmental impact.

GNS Science has lowered the Volcanic Alert Level for Whakaari/White Island from Level 3 to Level 2, following observations that the recent eruptive activity has decreased.

One person has died and three others are seriously injured following a single-vehicle crash in Poroporo overnight.

One person is in serious condition after being struck by a car on Te Teko Road this morning.

The Whakatāne District Council has announced the introduction of a new “three strikes” system aimed at reducing contamination in kerbside recycling and greenwaste bins.

Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council Chair Doug Leeder has announced that he will not be seeking re-election this year.

This morning police found one man dead, after an overnight crash on No 3 Road.

To kick off the new month, 47 local volunteers gathered for the first Dunes Trail Planting Day of 2025.

Several Eastern Bay residents have been recognised in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours, which celebrate the contributions of everyday New Zealanders.

GNS Science has confirmed that volcanic activity at Whakaari/White Island is currently showing signs of decline.

On Saturday, May 24, A total of 1,100 firefighters from 270 brigades took part in the annual Sky Tower Challenge, including three members of the Ōpōtiki Fire Brigade.

The Whakatāne District Council is inviting the community to provide further submissions on Plan Change 4 to the District Plan, which proposes updates to how flood risk to buildings is managed and aims to simplify the resource consent process.

The Disabilities Resource Centre Trust has been named the 2025 Member of the Year at the New Zealand Federation Awards.

Neighbourhood Support is urging all residents across the Eastern Bay to consider upgrading their security measures as colder months set in.

The Whakatāne District Council is advising motorists to allow extra travel time when passing through the Ōhiwa Harbour area, as emergency road repair works are currently underway on Wainui Road.

April was a busy month for the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter team, which carried out 36 life-saving missions across the Coastal Bay of Plenty region.

Access to urgent and after-hours healthcare services in the Eastern Bay is set to improve as part of Budget 2025.

The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) has announced a one-day closure of the Pekatahi Bridge to carry out essential emergency repairs on the bridge deck.

Public consultation on the Whakatāne District Council’s future water services wraps up this weekend, with submissions closing at 5pm on Sunday, 18 May.

Police are treating an overnight shed fire in Te Puke as suspicious. Emergency services were notified of a shed fire last night at...