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Rona Stanley: A lifetime of service to Whakatāne Hospital
Born at Whakatāne Hospital, Rona says the hospital was her life.
Scientists glimpse transformed seafloor around White Island
Seafloor survey around White Island reveals a mass of ash discharged in deadly eruption.
One person critical after crash between motorbike and car
The crash happened at 6.35pm.
White Island survivors confirm lawsuit against Kiwi company, cruise ship
US honeymooners Matt and Lauren Urey have revealed the extent of their recovery process.
Te Teko murder accused named
Te Hiiritanga Hill, 24, pleaded not guilty to the charge.
Eruption victim's brother hopes tours can resume
There are high hopes around a warning system developed using a decade of data.
'You can do anything': White Island survivor shares tale of hope
"You can do anything as long as you don't tell yourself the opposite."
Whakaari / White Island hospital bills top $14m
Doctors' labour, skin supplies, drugs and intensive care facilities were some of costs.
Bay of Plenty unscathed after Coromandel wild weather
The weekend ahead is looking cloudy with isolated showers.
Three waters reform: Councils hesitant about $761 million funding pool
Only councils who opt into the three waters reform programme can access the funding.
Bay buses are running for free, who knew?
Fares will return in Rotorua and regionally on July 20 and in Tauranga on July 27.
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Child seriously injured in Whakatāne quad bike incident
Police were called to a property on Matahi Valley Rd about 12.25pm yesterday.
Man arrested after Rotorua to Matatā chase
The man was due to appear in the Rotorua District Court today.
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Minister unveils new learning support platform
The register will help make sure the kids who need help get it.
Whakaari/White Island survivor recalls skin falling off her hands
Survivor reveals the hurdles she has overcome during the last six months of her recovery.
Project to make kiwi habitat possum-free given big bucks
"This is an ambitious project designed to remove possums completely from the area."
'We've had a bit of a hiding': Tornado as Bay of Plenty lashed with wild weather
"Driving conditions will also be hazardous with surface flooding and poor visibility."
Government shows 'guts' with Whakatāne economic funding
Peters: NZ about to enter a post-Depression era of having to work together to get through.
Public transport challenge: Use buses while they are free
"We are in times where things are different ... We need to give this a try."
Government backs Te Teko blueberry orchard with $2.1m loan
The Meihana Koata Trust will use a $2.1m loan to develop an 18.8 hectare orchard.
$2.5m 'turbo boost' for Whakatāne to create jobs
The funding will help "speed up" three projects that previously received $36.8m.
Bay of Plenty murder accused court case put off to next month
The man is charged with murder and unlawful possession of a firearm.
Severed hand: Two men arrested in relation to Tāneatua assault
Police were still making inquiries into what exactly happened.
Calls for police station rebuild after man's hand severed
"We have been asking them [NZ Police] about it for I don't know how long."
White Island's Aviation Colour Code now green
This is following the Alert Level moving to 1 last Tuesday.
Street attack: Man's severed hand in bowl of ice for chopper ride to hospital
A man had one of his hands cut off after an assault in Tāneatua on Sunday.
Brutal assault: Man's hand severed in attack near service station
The victim is in hospital in a stable condition.
Hannah Tamaki: 'Why should I be squeezed into a little box?
The controversial leader of Vision NZ says criticism is "water off a swan's back".