Nine lives lost in horror weekend
The road toll includes a young couple in love, a mother and daughter and a teen boy.
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Whakatane truck driver's last clock-in
The truck driver killed in a collision with a train near Kawerau has been named.
Truck driver who died at railway crossing named
The name of the man who died at a railway crossing on Friday has been named.
Fleet deaths: Five appear in court
Those charged relating to the deaths of James and Raymond Fleet appear in court.
Tolley begins her fifth term
National's Anne Tolley begins her fifth term as East Coast MP.
The 'bad dream' death of Isaiah Neil
Baby left to die in a hot car while his mum and grandma used drugs, reports Jared Savage.
Hot car death - Dad: 'I should be in jail'
EXCLUSIVE: The father of a baby left to die in a hot car says his sentence was too light.
Trailer recovered with cache of stolen machinery
Trailer part of large haul of stolen tools and machinery recovered last week.
Schools line up for robotics challenge
The RoboPa Regional Scrimmage teaches pupils science, technology, engineering and maths.
Renowned Maori carver fined after waka capsize
A skipper has been convicted and fined after a waka capsized.
Peters promises to save local airports
Winston Peters has promised to help out airports at risk of going under.
Police officer stops traffic for ducks
A police officer in Whakatane helps a mother duck and her ducklings cross the road
Coffey and Flavell meet in Whakatane debate
Waiariki candidates Tamati Coffey and Te Ururoa Flavell went head-to-head in Whakatane.
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Rees trio ready for new superbike season
Tony Rees will celebrate his 50th birthday in November, but he's still going strong.
Arrest follows shots fired at Whakatane gang funeral
A man is behind bars after shots were fired in broad daylight during a funeral procession.
Marae hospitality on show for Junior Rugby League Festival
The Kiwi Junior Rugby League Festival will be held in the Eastern Bay next month.
Planned 1080 drop in Rotoehu Forest angers locals
Jacqui Armstrong is one of many angered by the news of a 1080 drop in Rotoehu Forest.
Roll-out complete for Rotorua bus bike racks
Other regions that use the racks have shown a positive impact on bus passengers.
Witnesses sought to 92-year-old's crash
Elderly man injured after ute hits stationary truck.
Man, 92, seriously hurt in Bay crash
A man, 92, involved in a crash has been seriously hurt and flown to Tauranga Hospital.
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Heartbeat: Flood-hit Edgecumbe battles on
Months after the flood that swamped Edgecumbe, locals are still struggling on.
Sheila's Shed plays fairy godmother ahead of ball
Kawerau-based Sheila's Shed is already helping those in the wider community.
Regional council: Heavy rain 'no cause for alarm'
BOP Regional Council says there is no cause for alarm over today's forecast heavy rain.
Edgecumbe four months on: Over the moon to be home
Melinda and Karl Rangiaho are over the moon to be back in their Titoki St home.
Edgecumbe four months on: A caravan on the back lawn
Martin and Barbara Finucane have set up camp on their back lawn.
Edgecumbe: Four months on from flooding
Authorities aim to have 90 per cent of people back in their homes by Christmas.
Eat Streat building sells to farm family
A high-profile building housing six tenants has been sold in Rotorua.