Mayoral upset for Whakatāne looks likely
Victor Luca leads in the mayoral results with a huge margin.
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Mayor looks for a plan B after 'disappointing' result
Current Mayor Lyn Riesterer said she was now looking at plan B.
Police justified in firing some but not all shots in Te Teko shooting - report
The entire shooting incident lasted just 37 seconds.
New MOU signed to help address palliative care shortage in the Eastern Bay
A scholarship for Te Ōhanga Mataora: Bachelor of Health Science Māori Nursing students.
$2m fundraising goal to buy park step closer
A group is aiming to raise the money by October 13 to buy a 72ha park.
Damage from slips keeps Hamurana Rd closed, SH35 fully open
The slips are clear but the road is damaged.
'Cruel and heartless': $52k annual tax on 'miracle drug' slammed
'We will do anything to keep our boy alive but ... detest having to pay tax to do so.'
'Great experience and mana': New District Commander starts in the Bay of Plenty
Superintendent Tim Anderson has outlined his key priorities.
Whakatōhea votes against split from treaty settlement
More than 61 per cent of voters said no to Te Ūpokorehe being removed from the settlement.
Onepu park faces closure – again
Among the reasons for the closure was that they could not get insurance for the property.
Dog left hanging in tree, SPCA appeals for information
The dog was discovered on August 21 and the SPCA has already sought information.
What's going on at Whakaari/White Island? Large plumes spotted from volcano
People have reported seeing large plumes rise high above the volcano.
Ram raid, burglary arrests: Two men face 15 charges
Police allege the men were responsible for eight burglaries in a few weeks.
'A step forward': Cystic fibrosis community excited, hopeful for 'miracle' drug funding
One man said it would be a "totally different world" if the drug was funded.
Who wants to represent you? Candidates listed as nominations close
A final list of nominations is due to be released on August 17.
Meth dealer hid $1.5m in cash in hydraulically-operated case under bed
Calebh Simpson was sentenced to 12 years in prison on Friday.
'I would have died not knowing': Liver transplant recipient urges hepatitis B tests
One blood test saved Mana Ruru's life.
Algae and storms cause wastewater consent breaches
The district council has engaged a consultant to undertake a review.
'Social contagion': Victims share the 'devastating' impact of ram raids
Youth have gone from making up 58.5 per cent of ram raid incidents to 71 per cent.
'Time to test myself': Carrington reveals goals as career comes full circle
Alongside her success, Dame Lisa Carrington is also focussed on leaving a legacy.
The home crowd goes Wilde: Olympic medallist's family watch race in New Zealand
'He's only going to get better.'
Former septic tank driver fined for 'deliberate' discharge of thousands of litres of sewage
The smell of sewage pouring into the Orini Canal made passers-by retch.
Whakatāne murder: Fourth man arrested as trio appear in court
Mark Hohua, 48, died shortly after being airlifted to Waikato Hospital.
'Exceptionally concerning': Rest home patient had undiagnosed fracture for three days
The patient suffered from dementia, and could not adequately communicate with staff.
GP denied use of unapproved ivermectin drug to treat
Judge declines to release medicines imported from India.
Soaked! More rain on the way as region breaks July average
A heavy rain watch is in place for later this week.
Missing teen found after fleeing on transtasman flight
The 15yo was believed to be in Whakatāne.
Third man arrested after Whakatāne murder
He is due to appear in Tauranga District Court today.
'Get him, dog': Black hat sparked fight that led to alleged murder, court told
Jamaine Wharton, 31, died of blood loss from being stabbed three times.
Whakatāne pool prompts call to apologise for council 'mistake'
Built in 2017, the pool has been a source of discontent in Whakatāne ever since.
Man found hanging on to boat in river taken to hospital
Emergency services were called around 6.30am.
Whakatāne homicide victim named
The assault happened on June 18, and a man was dropped off at hospital after an attack.
'A bit hot and bothered': She thought she'd won $1200 on Lotto - the prize was $12m
What does she plan to do with all that money?
NZ's most wanted: $50m drug bust fugitive arrested in Spain
EXCLUSIVE: Police seek extradition over 500kg drug shipment smuggled into NZ.