Water company wins award as it awaits supreme court decision
Local iwi and community groups opposed consents granted to expand the operation.
Local iwi and community groups opposed consents granted to expand the operation.
The Harbourmaster says the skipper is best placed to decide to cross the bar.
Twenty-two people died and 25 others were injured when the island erupted in 2019.
Twenty-two people died and 25 others were injured when the island erupted in 2019.
Twenty-two people died in the eruption and 25 others were injured in 2019.
Research institute GNS Science will be sentenced separately today.
Hampton Downs event to include a special tribute to a fallen champion.
Court hears more from the victims, families and lawyers at the second day of sentencing.
Victims and family members address the court before the hearing moved into its next phase.
Sentencing of companies guilty of safety failings starts today.
'As long as I finish it, that was the goal.'
Records tumble after 'very hot month' across Bay of Plenty.
'Despite everything I’ve been through with my health, look how far I’ve come.'
The meeting, held in a community watchdog's living room, was standing room only.
'It was great to see that a district like Whakatane is getting national recognition.'
It comes as assaults on staff at Bay of Plenty hospitals have been rising.
But host club Pukehina is closing the gap.
Busy weekend for the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter.
Some residents have come to see the vessel as an eyesore and a potential danger.
Whakatāne District Council impounded over 500 roaming dogs in its last financial year.
Thirteen Lotto players nationally won the Second Division prize money.
'It’s going to hurt him for a long time ... for two young lives to be taken so tragically'
Inquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.
'It’s just the best thing that could have ever happened to him.'
Contractors will pause work from midday tomorrow through to 8am on January 8.
Police said 14 of those arrested were gang members or associates.
Locals are asked to expect delays while gang farewells members.
Seven migrants were exploited by the couple in two restaurants over a 12-month period.
A 'gang-related disorder' occurred in the lead-up to the death, police say.
Police said there was a gang-related disorder incident before the man died.