'Very tough day': Mill will close, all 210 jobs to go
After more than 80 years, production will shut down in June.
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White Island victims accused of delaying lawsuit
Counteraction from Royal Caribbean cruises stalled as family refuse to answer the door.
Tsunami scare: How did we cope?
A potential tsunami forced us to find out how effective our evacuation plans are.
Whakaari/White Island eruption: 3 more defendants named
Three parties who did not identify themselves can now be revealed.
Four arrested in relation to death of Bay of Plenty man
Jamaine Wharton, 31, died at Whakatāne Hospital after an incident at a 21st party.
Person injured in Whakatāne crash dies in hospital
The person suffered critical injuries after a crash on Tuesday.
Child's ear almost severed after dog attack
The children injured included a seven-year-old and a nine-year-old.
'Devastating blow' as Whakatāne Mill closure looms
Whakatāne is reeling 210 workers face losing their jobs at the long-standing mill.
Proposed Whakatāne Mill closure a 'significant blow to the local economy'
The Eastern Bay of Plenty Economic Development Agency has spoken out about the proposal.
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210 jobs on the line: 80-year-old mill may shut down
The mill employs just over 210 people and is Whakatane's biggest private employer.
'Lifeline': $1.4m to create up to 30 conservation jobs
Up to 19 staff would be employed from one Rotorua business.
'It's devastating': Business owners thankful no one hurt in fire
A building, measuring 40m by 20m was engulfed in flames.
Watch: Sickening moment motorcyclists knocked off bikes
Police had investigated possible link to shooting on Friday.
Man shot in Bay of Plenty, police seeking information
The man was alleged to have been shot on SH30 near Te Teko.
'Critical' $3b transport plan gets green light to go to the public
Mode shift, public transport and climate change are key points of a new $3b plan.
Firefighters spend three hours battling blaze
The house fire was well involved when fire crews arrived.
Connection to Covid case in Whakatāne
Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi confirmed a staff member is a close contact.
Wild weather: Wind and rain on the way
A subtropical low moves southwards onto the north of the North Island.
Amazing! 100% of profits donated to fire-ruined school
A blaze destroyed eight classrooms and a staff room, now the community is giving back.
'The Govt must address water rights': Iwi appeals against bottling plant decision
The fight to prevent a water bottling plant expansion near Whakatāne is far from over.
School to move classes to community hall following devastating fire
The fire early on Saturday destroyed eight classrooms and a nearly completed admin block.
Grey Power: Positive end for 'insulting' te reo saga
A Grey Power newsletter labelled a councillor's use of te reo Māori an "insult".
Toi Ohomai donates Christmas party proceeds to charity
Christmas party raises $4500 for charity.
Police respond to multiple crashes in Bay of Plenty
It was a busy night on the roads.
Local businesses have their say as Ōhope secures win for NZ's Best Beach 2021
Local businesses give Kiwis a glimpse of Ōhope and why it's the best beach in Aotearoa.
Man charged following serious incidents in Whakatāne
He was remanded in custody until February 24.
Christmas killing: Family speak after alleged murder of father-of-five
Wipatene Mason died after a violent incident on Christmas Eve, 'traumatising' his family.
Concern after near miss between boat and swimmer
Swimming near the Whakatāne boat ramp and wharf is not safe and should be avoided.
Scrub fire at Whakatāne Heads extinguished after nearly six hours
Access to the fire had been difficult for firefighters.