
Four arrested in relation to death of Bay of Plenty man
Jamaine Wharton, 31, died at Whakatāne Hospital after an incident at a 21st party.
Jamaine Wharton, 31, died at Whakatāne Hospital after an incident at a 21st party.
The children injured included a seven-year-old and a nine-year-old.
Whakatāne is reeling 210 workers face losing their jobs at the long-standing mill.
The Eastern Bay of Plenty Economic Development Agency has spoken out about the proposal.
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The mill employs just over 210 people and is Whakatane's biggest private employer.
Up to 19 staff would be employed from one Rotorua business.
A building, measuring 40m by 20m was engulfed in flames.
Police had investigated possible link to shooting on Friday.
Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi confirmed a staff member is a close contact.
Visiting restrictions apply in the maternity ward and high-risk areas.
A subtropical low moves southwards onto the north of the North Island.
A blaze destroyed eight classrooms and a staff room, now the community is giving back.
The number of $1 million-plus properties sold in Waihi Beach has tripled in a year.
The fire early on Saturday destroyed eight classrooms and a nearly completed admin block.
It was a busy night on the roads.
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Wipatene Mason died after a violent incident on Christmas Eve, 'traumatising' his family.
More extreme weather events, sea level rise and drought will increasingly pose challenges.
Whakatāne and the East Coast have an abundance of activities to enjoy.
Whakatāne council has apologised to iwi after 'appropriating' a te reo slogan.
The disasters revealed a health system unable to deal with mass casualty events, she said.
The Eastern Bay area commander died two days before Christmas.
Bay of Plenty's waterways have been "very busy" so far.
A woman has been charged with assaulting with a weapon.
15-year-old relied on strength of his legs to bring in big fish.
The shark had been taking the advice of lifeguards and swimming in between the flags.
The annual Summercross event was held near Matata on Sunday.
The crash in Ngaio Place was reported about 7.15am today.
For all organisations on each charge the maximum penalty is a fine of $1.5 million.