Whakaari defendant seeks up to 55pc reduction in fine for guilty plea
Court hears more from the victims, families and lawyers at the second day of sentencing.
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Whakaari survivors to tell of life-changing effects of tragedy
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'Tears' on the start line: Athlete finishes 243km race to celebrate transplant
'As long as I finish it, that was the goal.'
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Community meeting held in living room, council warned to stop 'wasteful spending'
The meeting, held in a community watchdog's living room, was standing room only.
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'It was great to see that a district like Whakatane is getting national recognition.'
'Your confidence takes a hammering': Nurse speaks out about verbal abuse from patients
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Whakatāne take honours at Harris Cup Carnival
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'Significant height': Two people rescued after separate falls
Busy weekend for the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter.
Spectacular sight as luxury ship docks off BoP coast
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'Emergency': How getting strep throat led to three open-heart surgeries
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Mystery boat a ‘blight’ on small town’s main street
Some residents have come to see the vessel as an eyesore and a potential danger.
Cherished pets reportedly killed by roaming dogs over holiday period
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Check your tickets! Three BOP Lotto players win $19k
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Kaimai crash kills Whakatāne couple, 4-year-old son survives
'It’s going to hurt him for a long time ... for two young lives to be taken so tragically'
Police release names of pair who died in Kaimai crash
Inquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.
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'It’s just the best thing that could have ever happened to him.'
Bay of Plenty roadworks: A summer holiday guide
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Whakatāne gang funeral: Police make 15 arrests, seize guns, knives, knuckle duster
Police said 14 of those arrested were gang members or associates.
'Large gang presence’: Extra police for two gang funerals in Whakatāne
Locals are asked to expect delays while gang farewells members.
Felt 'like a slave': Ex-restaurateurs to pay $423k for exploiting migrant workers
Seven migrants were exploited by the couple in two restaurants over a 12-month period.
Whakatāne homicide: Man who died after 'gang-related' disorder named
A 'gang-related disorder' occurred in the lead-up to the death, police say.
Gang-related disorder before man's death in Whakatāne leads to homicide investigation
Police said there was a gang-related disorder incident before the man died.
Homicide investigation under way after injured man dies in hospital
Police have appealed to the public for any information.
Plan to turn popular berry farm into housing takes another step
“You can’t have your house and your strawberry, too,” says mayor Victor Luca.
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'Dazed like a stunned mullet': Couple gobsmacked after mega $8.3m Lotto win
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'Lucky touch': The store that's sold million-dollar Lotto tickets
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'Bounce back': Most suburbs saw average values increase over past three months
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Have you seen Peter Baty? Man missing from Whakatāne
Anyone with any information is asked to call police.