Whakatāne stopbanks not fit to stop flooding, council told
How close the city came to flooding when Edgecumbe did has accelerated the works.
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All you need to know about the BOP state of emergency
Bay of Plenty Civil Defence announced a region-wide state of emergency on Monday.
‘Thank you Jacinda’: Man’s roadside stance against hate directed at ex-PM
Dave Stewart has been spurred by the hate and vitriol directed at Jacinda Ardern.
Charlotte Knight's engineering Triumphs
Charlotte Knight has hopes of setting a land speed record.
Bridge St section sold to Kāinga Ora
The homes are being built at Ōpōrtiki College by building academy students.
Crash involving car and logging truck in Matatā, road down to one lane
Emergency services have been called to a serious crash in Matatā.
New Zealander of the Year semifinalists announced
Black Ferns star is on the list of semifinalists for Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year.
Review: White Island documentary highlights the power of the community
Minute-by-minute footage takes viewers from the comfort of their homes to the volcano.
Review: White Island documentary highlights the power of the community
Minute-by-minute footage takes viewers from the comfort of their homes to the volcano.
Lots to do and four months wasted by mayor’s changes, says councillor
“Frankly, it’s been a bit of a shambles,” says a disgruntled Whakatāne councillor.
‘Right-hand man’: Meth delivery driver hid drugs and money in parents' house
Ben Howe was involved in the manufacture of more than 2kg of meth.
Stamp of approval: Kiwi leaves footprints on new footpath
Three faint kiwi footprints were left in the new concrete.
Australian families of eruption victims attend Whakaari memorial
'You will be part of this whare as long as this whare stands.'
'Best Christmas present ever': Cystic fibrosis sufferers celebrate drug funding
"It means that I’ll finally have a quality of life," Natalie Wineti said.
Cystic fibrosis: Funding of life-extending drug Trikafta proposed to start in April
Funding of Trikafta will be for those aged 6 and older who meet certain criteria.
Lucky winner pockets $5.5m in Powerball draw
The win comes just a week after a massive $24m Powerball prize.
'We’re going to die on our honeymoon': Netflix's new DiCaprio-produced doco on Whakaari eruption
The trailer features interviews with survivors of the 2019 disaster.
‘Annus horribilis’ of roading resilience – Waka Kotahi
'It’s no secret we’ve got some pothole issues at the moment.'
Whakatāne district councillor selected for fellowship programme
It is an interconnected programme promoting social equity for indigenous communities.
Police did not delay in responding to fatal stabbing - watchdog
A man was fatally stabbed at the property later the same afternoon.
$20.5 million in rates still unpaid as late penalties loom
The last day of the council's grace period for rates is October 31.
'Humble' unsung hero of Whakaari/White Island eruption honoured by family after death
'If it wasn't for Jason doing what he did, [some of the injured] would have died.'
SH2 slip: Road remains closed, hopes for one lane to open
A further update will be provided on Tuesday.
New Bay of Plenty Regional Council sworn in at Whakatāne marae
Doug Leeder has returned to his former position as chairman and Jane Nees as deputy.
Road still closed after 'very large slip' on SH2 in Ōpōtiki
The road will remain closed overnight.
'A true leader': First wāhine Māori marine professor welcomed
Kura Paul-Burke is one of only three Māori marine professors in New Zealand.
Whakaari owners to face trial next year over fatal volcanic eruption
Owners of White Island claim they did try to ensure the safety of others on the island.
Election 'shambles' prompts call for inquiry
'Maybe postal voting has done its dash.'
Outgoing mayor skates into regional council
Malcolm Campbell says 'it's like putting a pair of roller skates on again'.
Rotorua bucks voting trend but regional participation plummets
But, as of Sunday, Rotorua has seen an increase of voter turnout in this year's election.
Mayoral upset for Whakatāne looks likely
Victor Luca leads in the mayoral results with a huge margin.
Mayor looks for a plan B after 'disappointing' result
Current Mayor Lyn Riesterer said she was now looking at plan B.