White Island: Middlemore Hospital resumes elective surgeries
"This is a long-term healing process, and for many of them it will take years."
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White Island a 'memorial' for heroic tour guide killed saving others
Whakaari tour guide Hayden Marshall-Inman's family remember his heroics and generosity.
Kiwi nesting home destroyed
Residents are concerned about the felling of several trees.
Rescued twice in three days: Bay of Plenty yachties' disastrous week at sea
Two people on a yacht had to be rescued a second time this week.
One dead after dramatic CPR rescue attempt fails at Whakatāne River
People were seen desperately trying to resuscitate the person.
Yachties found safe after mayday calls sparked search and rescue mission
Two people on a yacht have been found safe and well after mayday calls last night.
Police car chases soar: 'I got a hell of a fright'
A Rotorua couple got the shock of their lives nearly being wiped out by a fleeing driver.
'He's bloody amazing': White Island survivor's positive news
Teen critical still in ICU and facing a long struggle — but is talking to family.
'So thankful': Injured White Island guide awake and talking
'He is doing as good as we could hope for with the injuries he has got.'
A look at how Mother Nature will usher in the Bay's New Year
High temperatures and low rainfall swept the region in 2019. What will 2020 bring?
Watch: Footage of shark swimming in shallows at Ōhope
'Pretty quick' exit from the water after shark spotted.
Swimmers unaccounted for in water in Bay of Plenty
Police were searching the waters off Waihī Beach and Whakatāne today.
White Island tragedy: Heartfelt scenes at family funeral
'I love you Mum Dad and Winona I will hold you close to my heart for the rest of my life.'
White Island eruption: Rāhui officially lifted
The temporary ritual prohibition was lifted at 1pm today.
'Flapping his little wings about': Firefighters rescue baby blue penguin
A little blue penguin was found struggling in the surf.
Jo Raphael: Former water baby grateful for lifeguards
Between the Flags campaign highlights work our surf lifesavers do.
Triathletes gone Wilde: Hayden wins again
Whakatāne's Hayden Wilde has capped off a stellar year with a win.
Demolition begins as Matatā homes, residents retreat from area
Homes in Matata have started to be removed despite residential concerns.
Whakatāne's Rees brothers ring warning bell
The Rees brothers made a big statement the final round of the Suzuki International Series.
Bay of Plenty water fight to go to High Court
The water bottling decision will be taken to the High Court, with public help.
State Highway 2 reopened after serious Bay of Plenty crash
The highway was closed for more than three hours with detours in place.
Suspicious White lsland eruption fundraising sites deactivated
Two suspicious White Island fundraising sites have been deactivated
Whakatāne businesses struggle after eruption, welcome Govt support
The $5m contingency fund is good news for Whakatāne tourism providers and businesses.
'Something like this will happen again': White Island trauma response director
Trauma director Dr Grant Christey says there is a lot to be learned from "all the horror".
Blocked roads: Delays after spate of Te Puke crashes
State Highway 2 down to one lane after truck rolls.
Whakatāne Hospital staff 'overwhelmed' with love
The small hospital received up to 30 critical patients in the hours after the eruption
Psychologists cut holidays to manage White Island 'influx of referrals'
Dr Sally Davis said support would be needed for "some time". "This is just the beginning."
UK mother, daughter identified as White Island burns victims
Liz McGill, 67, and daughter Heather, 34, will be in NZ hospitals "for some time".
Burned tour guides out of coma, breathing on own
Two tour guides severely injured in the eruption are making subtle progress in hospital.
White Island tragedy: Will adventure tourism regulations change?
A Government agency reporting to 12 ministers writes NZ's adventure activity rules.
White Island tragedy: Mother and daughter die in bitter twist of fate
Brisbane mother and daughter rescheduled visit after tour was cancelled two years ago.
Sydney teen to wake up to unimaginable horror after White Island tragedy
What started as a cruise to celebrate his dad's birthday ended in unspeakable nightmare.
White Island tour guide's family 'forever hopeful'
'It's in the hands of Tangaroa. We will leave it for him to decide.'
'Absolutely heartbroken': Siblings of Karla Mathews, killed in eruption, speak of their loss
The bodies of Rick Elzer and Karla Mathews were to travel home together.