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Reports of child abuse escalate in Central North Island
Child abuse complaints have more than tripled in Rotorua, Whakatane and Taupo in the past five years.
Bay of Plenty downpours may cause flooding
Heavy rain and thunderstorms are set to batter the Bay of Plenty until tomorrow morning, Metservice warns.
Hero Moko wins world acclaim for whale rescue
Lovable bottle-nosed dolphin makes it on to top 10 list for Time magazine
Police investigate mayor's election spending
Whakatane Mayor Tony Bonne's election over-spending is now under police investigation after a rise in complaints over his campaign costs.
Dog fee boost makes rebel ratepayer seek breakaway
The Whakatane District Council faces turmoil with the possibility of 10,000 residents defecting to neighbouring Kawerau.
Great NZ road trips: Whakatane
In Whakatane, you feel adventure is just around the corner. It's the frontier to discovery whether you're on wheels, on foot or on water.
Dramatic leap caught on camera
When Mandy Hague went to White Island to count seals, she had no idea she would get a photo of a mako shark leaping from the water.
The secrets of long life
The quest may no longer be for the elixir of immortality but with an ageing population there is increased awareness of what it takes to live long and well, writes Dionne Christian.
Kiwifruit bacteria confirmed on 61 orchards
The PSA bacteria is spreading through the nation's kiwifruit crops with the latest confirmed infections found on orchards in ...