She's seen many near-misses in the water and wants to see safety changes.

Police are asking anyone with information to come forward.

The cost of living crisis had “hit everyone hard”, including support providers.

The death will be referred to the coroner.

State Highway 2 West has been blocked as emergency service work at the scene.

The 64-year-old was due to appear at Whakatāne District Court on Saturday.

Joy Rudsits installed the seat and her son's ashes in 2006.

It's likely to be at least another year before a decision on the road's future is made.

'He didn’t stand a chance being such a little guy against a bigger stronger dog.'

Bay of Plenty Regional Council will investigate the cause of the sinking.

Slips and trees down are reported.

Emergency services were called about 8.20am.

Comments range from the sense of 'not fitting in' to finding a future 'free of bullying'.

Funding for Te Matatini and Matariki is 'so cool'.

Councillor questions $9.8m spend on one road when $4m to re-open another too 'difficult'.

The man's body was found on Tuesday morning by a member of the public.

Police search and rescue personnel and volunteers were involved in the search.

Principal disputes school's inclusion in PM's funding announcement.

70,000 unauthorised street and drag races reported

“I’ve got the skills to be the best possible advocate for the Bay of Plenty."

More fleeing drivers prompts tough legislation: cars seized and stronger penalties.

The organisation represents business owners and markets the city centre.

'We would urge everyone to be alert, not alarmed.'

'Minister of Putea (purse strings), we need the resources to get to the front line.'