River users fight power giant's changes to dam
Locals tell of rotting weed and stranded fish when water levels fell during 2009 trial run.
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Dead youth was looking forward to being a father
A youth killed in a landslide near Whakatane on Saturday was looking forward to becoming father in September.
Desperate bid to rescue buried teen
The foster father of a teenager killed in yesterday's Ohope landslip tried desperately to save him.
Youth dies after landslide hits house
Police tonight recovered the body of a 17-year-old from the wreckage of a house destroyed by a giant landslide at Ohope Beach near Whakatane.
Deadly Ohope landslide
Images of the slip at West End Road in Ohope that claimed the life of a 17-year-old Hugh Biddle.
Longley got in with 'wrong crowd'
British police have played down the role of a stalker as they investigate the death of Emily Longley, suggesting that she may have taken drugs that contributed to her death.
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.