How emergency services coped with island eruption
"I told them there'd be no pissing around, no gawking ... just get in and do our job."
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Serious crash involving car and motorbike near Whakatāne
Police and emergency services responding to crash in Whakatane district.
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Whakaari six months on: "What's happened, it's just a tragedy."
Volcano victims considering suing White Island Tours
Whakaari eruption victims had already hired the firm to sue cruise line Royal Caribbean.
Changes to regional civil defence Covid-19 call service
The call centre was established to help people meet essential needs during lockdown.
Waihau Bay murder-accused appears in court
The 56-year-old was arrested at the scene after police were called at 1.30am yesterday.
Queen's Birthday Honours: Tony Bonne's community spirit saluted
Tony Bonne has been made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit.
Watch: Dramatic police shootout caught on camera
Footage includes cops shooting out the back window of car being stolen.
Whakaari/White Island remains in an elevated state of unrest
The volcanic alert level remains at level 2.
Plummeting numbers prompt call for free school buses
"Things like that would be a real assistance to our community."
Police name man who died in Ngongotahā crash
The driver was the sole occupant and died at the scene.
Police pursuit shootout: Elderly people nearly run over in chase - witness
Man arrested after high-speed chase through Bay of Plenty with shots fired 'randomly'.
Whakatāne Wharf remediation 'couldn't come at a better time'
The construction of the Whakatāne Town Wharf began more than 100 years ago in 1919.
'Unfair' process so far: First step taken in Awatarariki legal fight
Awatarariki residents feeling optimistic after taking next step in their ongoing fight.
Warmer Kiwi Homes - thousands of warmer homes
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Campaign launches today in bid to save rugby clubs
People are asked to help do what they can to save club rugby.
'Blow after blow after blow' after teen's lake death - but help on the way
Barbara Kinley's son Ethan Fitzpatrick died during a school trip at Lake Rotomā.
Multimillion-dollar boost to financial service providers
The funding will help Kiwis manage their money and build financial resilience.
Whakatāne Covid-19 assessment centre to reduce hours
The centre will now only operate on weekdays.
Covid 19: How Ōpōtiki got through
"People were putting in such long hours ... it was a big learning curve for everybody."
Person found dead in Whakatāne River
Police received reports of a person found unresponsive in the water.
Back to school: Mental health front of mind
A specialist mental health service says staying connected is key.
Whakaari / White Island eruption leads to internal review
It will review the department's roles and responsibilities for offshore islands.
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Car v horse: Driver killed after freak crash in North Island
The horse also died in the crash.
Bay leaders sign off $755m bid for transport funding
Revealed: The full list of projects for which Bay leaders want 100pc Government funding.
Whakatane business owners welcome lease relief
"It's a good idea, but it should have come through sooner," says one retailer.
'Wood-first' policy could create 3000 jobs nationwide
Business chambers and forestry leaders want new publicly-funded projects to use wood.
Eastern Bay of Plenty Covid-19 assessment times change
The changes affect the Whakatāne and Ōpōtiki assessment centres but not Kawerau's.
Local Focus: Kawerau, Whakatāne and Ōpōtiki on the road to recovery
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Local Focus: Kawerau, Whakatāne and Ōpōtiki on the road to recovery
Eastern Bay towns working together to succeed. Made with funding by NZ On Air.
Te Puke workers' final test results negative
The Bay of Plenty DHB has also relaxed its visiting policy under Covid-19 alert level 3.
Whakatāne to benefit from Growth Fund loans
More than $48 million in loans will be pumped into regional projects throughout NZ.