12 arrests after gang related shootings
Twelve men have been arrested in relation to a gang clash on the streets of Whakatane, in which shots were fired and people scrambled for cover.
Twelve men have been arrested in relation to a gang clash on the streets of Whakatane, in which shots were fired and people scrambled for cover.
"Pop, pop, pop": A witness to an extraordinary gang clash on the streets of Whakatane has described how frightened motorists ran for their lives.
Police arrested multiple people after shots were fired at a Mongrel Mob member Tahu Kingi's funeral procession going from Kawerau to Whakatane.
Multiple arrests have been made after shots were fired at a Mongrel Mob funeral procession in Whakatane.
A brawl between two rival gangs involving weapons broke out during a funeral procession in Whakatane yesterday.
Pak'N Save has apologised after a customer found a fly and its eggs in a packet of mince in a Whakatane store.
Man died after a truck rolled on Thornton Rd in Whakatane on January 1.
A report that someone may have used P in the toilets of Whakatane Hospital's paediatric ward a year ago resulted in a partial closure of the area.
New daughter has dad wrapped round her finger, say couple who started charity to help kids after losing their son.
Man suffers leg and arm injuries in machete attack.
Two fishermen spend hours in the water and are rescued by the last boat crossing the Whakatane bar.
FOCUSED: Rotorua's Mia Wardlaw impressed for her side on the weekend. PHOTO/ STEPHEN PARKER 051116sp10.JPGRuth_Dacey_MAY16_happy.epsTennis Rotorua
Uretara Island, in Ohiwa Harbour, is now free of rats, and native birds are thriving, thanks to the work of dedicated volunteers. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Uretara Island, in Ohiwa Harbour, is now free of rats, and native birds are thriving, thanks to the work of dedicated volunteers. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
The Bay of Plenty has recorded its highest number of suicides in five years, highlighting concerns for the well-being of local teens
The junior doctors' strike which began yesterday continues until tomorrow morning, with local public support for the striking doctors
Check out these mussels! New Zealand's first commercial open ocean marine farm, off the coast of Opotiki brings in its first harvest. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
Opotiki beekeepers are worried too many hives are now being placed in the region by corporate newcomers, threatening the survival of the pollinating bees required for the local kiwifruit industry. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
Tony Bonne believes strong marketing was behind his weaker majority, so he is determined to communicate better this term. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
Tony Bonne believes strong marketing was behind winning the mayoralty with less votes, so he is determined to communicate better this term. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
Two Auckland teens are appearing in court today after a car was stolen and taken on a joy-ride of more than a hundred kilometres, from Paeroa to Whakatane.
Banned from sailing further until authorities deem him safe to travel, renegade South African yachtie, is apologetic for the inconvenience he has caused everyone involved. made with funding from NZ on Air
A large slip has blocked SH3 in North Taranaki, flooding and slips have closed roads in Wellington and hampered the capital's World War I centenary events.
A pregnant woman has been flown to hospital after a car crash in the Eastern Bay of Plenty today. The 21-year-old was involved in
There is a severe wind watch for Rotorua and the Bay of Plenty tonight. MetService issued the watch saying west to northwest winds
Bay of Plenty-based Surtees Boats is undergoing a major expansion of its production facility with the addition of a 900sq m building
Lisa Carrington has today been sharply reminded how difficult a challenge she'll face tomorrow if she's to complete a golden Rio Olympic kayak double.
WATCH: Kiwi kayak queen Lisa Carrington 'stoked' as she powers her way to back-to-back Olympic gold medals.
A young woman has been seriously hurt and trapped for more than an hour in her car after it crashed this morning. The woman had been
A shipping container has been airlifted to White Island to provide visitors an emergency shelter in case of an eruption. The New