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Whakatāne council has apologised to iwi as slogan labelled 'insulting'
Whakatāne council has apologised to iwi after 'appropriating' a te reo slogan.
Fatberg dirty work for Whakatāne District Council
Monster fatbergs discovered in a Whakatāne sewer will take days to remove.
Mental health support not enough after eruption, shooting, says therapist
The disasters revealed a health system unable to deal with mass casualty events, she said.
Role model earns local hero award
He was one of 100 New Zealanders to receive a Kiwibank Local Hero of the Year Award.
'Community at heart': Policeman Kevin Taylor dies
The Eastern Bay area commander died two days before Christmas.
Meet the Minister: Kiritapu Allan - from working at KFC to Cabinet
Kiri Allan: I'm a quintessential pragmatist.
Number of jetskiers caught by speed radar gun a mystery, for now
Bay of Plenty's waterways have been "very busy" so far.
Woman charged over death of man in Kawerau
A woman has been charged with assaulting with a weapon.
Teen with broken collarbone hooks 360kg black marlin
15-year-old relied on strength of his legs to bring in big fish.
Man found dead in Kawerau
The man was found injured at the intersection of Newall and Whittaker Sts.
Lingering shark closes Ōhope Beach
The shark had been taking the advice of lifeguards and swimming in between the flags.
Man charged following Eastern Bay of Plenty homicide
Emergency services were called to a property following a disorder incident on December 24.
Natzke unbeaten at Whakatāne Summercross
The annual Summercross event was held near Matata on Sunday.
King hits, fights, gang abuse: Bar's hours reduced to curb harm
"Nothing good happens after midnight."
'Crap timing': Car smashes through surf shop front
Salt Air Surf owners awoke to a nasty surprise this morning.
Motorbike rider in Waikato Hospital after Murupara crash
The crash in Ngaio Place was reported about 7.15am today.
Whakaari/White Island tragedy: Charges revealed
For all organisations on each charge the maximum penalty is a fine of $1.5 million.
WorkSafe's White Island prosecution adjourned to next year
The case will be heard in March next year.
Suzuki International Series continues to entertain
Points leaders changed in several classes after round two at Manfeild at the weekend.
Uncertainty soon to end for Otakiri Springs
It has been a long, hard year for the Bay of Plenty water bottling plant.
Māori health academy opens in Whakatāne
It's designed for people looking for employment in the health sector.
Bay of Plenty Lotto players get lucky overnight
Six Lotto players won a share of second division.
Watch: One year after the eruption - Whakaari commemorations
Today marks the one-year anniversary of the fatal eruption.
Business is booming in Whakatāne: 'Our numbers are as good as ever'
Some businesses in the Whakatāne region are expecting a bumper summer.
Local Focus: 'I just felt helpless' - Whakaari tour guide shares his story for the first time
'We just stayed there for a couple of hours waiting for anyone to come back.'
Whakatāne prepares for White Island commemorations
The eruption "weighs heavily on the iwi".
Marie Browitt says her grief is slowly killing her too.
A mother and wife of Whakaari/White Island victims says the tragedy has consumed her.
White Island hospital staff speak of sights etched in memory
"The sheer volume of critically ill patients ... is something I've never experienced,"
Hospital staff relive horror of Whakaari/White Is tragedy
Nearly one year after the unthinkable event, staff open up about the response.
Jo Raphael: Closure needed for Whakaari/White Island victims
OPINION: No investigation, charges, or prosecution can bring those loved ones back.
'Rightful owners': Government publically apologises to Eastern Bay iwi for treaty wrongs
The signing followed approval by 91 per cent of iwi members.
State Highway 30 cleared following crash near Te Teko
The two-car crash happened about 5.50pm
Fire crews extinguish blaze in Whakatāne
Fire crews were called to the scene about 11.30pm.