Reports of person and child in lake sparks police callout
A young child is missing in an incident at Lake Matahina in the Eastern Bay.
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Horse hit by car near Whakatāne
A police spokesman said a collision between a car and horse was reported at 1.53am.
Trial under way for shooting at gang funeral
Senior Kawerau Mongrel Mob member Tahu Kingi's funeral cortège sparked an armed riot.
Trial over gang shootout begins
A trial over gang members' shooting at a Mongrel Mob funeral began today.
Gang member jailed for Mongrel Mob funeral ambush
Gang member Tuterangi Moeke jailed for ambushing Mongrel Mob funeral.
Gang member jailed for funeral confrontation
Sequel to a gang confrontation rolled out yesterday in the High Court in Tauranga.
Man falls off balcony in 'vicious' attack by 'wannabe' gangsters
He called them 'wannabe' gangsters. Now Kodie Waitapu suffers from a life-long injury.
One dead after crash near Whakatane
Police are still working to formally identify the man and inform next of kin.
Motorist critical after single-car crash near Whakatane
Part of Taneatua Rd is closed following the single car serious crash
Kawerau resident: 'It was really scary'
A series of earthquakes rocked the Bay of Plenty last night - one with a magnitude of 4.1.
Man hurt carrying pig rescued after 10 hours
A hunting trip to an unexpected - and painful - turn when a man fell and broke his ankle.
100 lightning strikes in Bay
A thunderstorm crossed Tauranga about 6am, moving towards Whakatāne around 7am
Man admits shooting at Mongrel Mob funeral procession
Shots were fired during the funeral procession for Mongrel Mob member Tahu Kingi.
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
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Local Focus: Hundreds acknowledge one year on from the April 6 flood
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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'
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Flood pushes house off foundations: 'It broke my heart'
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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
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Local Focus Feature: Financial strife continues for Edgecumbe farmers post-flood
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Financial fallout continues for flooded Edgecumbe farmers
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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
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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.