Man admits shooting at Mongrel Mob funeral procession
Shots were fired during the funeral procession for Mongrel Mob member Tahu Kingi.
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Weather warning: 'Severe' storms on the way for North Island
Heavy rain and thunderstorms are set to batter much of the central and upper North Island.
Gyrocopter crash at Whakatane Airport
Fire and Emergency NZ are currently responding to the crash.
Woman seriously hurt after falling from horse
Injured rider flown to Tauranga for specialist treatment.
Drug raid accused refuses to enter prison video booth
A further 20 arrests from the Kawerau police raids have been remanded in Tauranga Court.
More accused deny charges stemming from police raids
A fresh round of court appearances followed Eastern Bay police raids on March 27.
Local Focus: A show of unity in Edgecumbe
Edgecumbe residents enjoy food, music and togetherness. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Hundreds acknowledge one year on from the April 6 flood
Edgecumbe residents enjoy food, music and togetherness. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus Feature: Edgecumbe residents hit out at council
Edgecumbe locals are taking aim at the Regional Council. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Edgecumbe: 'They said it wouldn't happen again'
Edgecumbe locals are taking aim at the regional council. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Flood pushes house off foundations: 'It broke my heart'
Disasters affect everyone in unexpected ways. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Businesses finding their feet in Edgecumbe
Edgecumbe still waiting for a supermarket. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Whakatane: A brief time of plenty
There is much to enjoy here on a mother-and-daughter getaway weekend
Local Focus Feature: Financial strife continues for Edgecumbe farmers post-flood
For Edgecumbe farmers, financial troubles are not over. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Financial fallout continues for flooded Edgecumbe farmers
For Edgecumbe farmers, financial troubles are not over. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus Feature: Edgecumbe remembers the day the river breached
Edgecumbe remembers the day the river breached. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus Feature: Edgecumbe remembers the day the river breached
"It was chaotic... like a war zone". Made with funding from NZ On Air.
A year of highs and lows for Edgecumbe
Almost one year ago Edgecumbe was evacuated as floodwater engulfed the town.
100 cannabis plants found in Matahina Forest
Two more men have also been arrested in relation to Operation Notus.
Inside the raids on the Mongrel Mob
Police smashed a P supply chain in Kawerau today. But breaking addiction is harder.
Kawerau mayor welcomes police raid to 'stamp out' meth
Malcolm Campbell believes there's 250 meth users in a town of 6000.
Social worker team to tackle child abuse
Specialist team of social workers to work with police after baby boy's death.
Domestic dispute results in one injury
Police were called to a Whakatane property after reports of a stabbing.
Local Focus: Men with machetes 'least of my problems' says former P addict
Former P addict Rachel Axis speaks out about her past. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Tiki Taane's partner: 'Never mind the gangs'
Former P addict Rachel Axis speaks out about her past. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Rising Kiwi rugby star dies in Fiji
Isaia Vuki, 24, died in Fiji yesterday following a sudden illness.
Man lay injured in drainage culvert overnight
The man was injured about 5pm Monday but was not discovered until early Tuesday morning.
Nine arrests follow Whakatane dairy robberies
Whakatane has been victim to a growing number of dairy robberies in the past few months.
Dairy owner shot with BB gun chases off offender
Superette owner shot in neck during attempted robbery - but still chased the fleeing man.
Case called for 24 people charged over Whakatane gang clash
Gang clash has high court sequel.
Submissions close on controversial water-bottling boost
A controversial resource consent application is one step closer to the end.
Meeting Jacinda Ardern tops sick boy's bucket list
At the top of a sick boy's bucket list is meeting Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.
Monolingual no more: kids lead the way
Diverse population spurs students to learn other nations' languages.