
'Tears' on the start line: Athlete finishes 243km race to celebrate transplant
'As long as I finish it, that was the goal.'
'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.
Hopefully, it's just the beginning for boutique cruise liners to come to Whakatāne.
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.
Police have appealed to the public for any information.
“You can’t have your house and your strawberry, too,” says mayor Victor Luca.
One vet says pet owners should not “reward the waistline” with treats.
It’s 'head in the clouds' for one lucky Bay of Plenty couple.
The Whakatāne store owners have now sold an $8.3m-winning ticket to go with a $12.25m win.
OneRoof's latest property report paints a picture of how suburbs have performed.
Anyone with any information is asked to call police.
He had two previous convictions for drink-driving.
The company was convicted in the Tauranga District Court.
The Keep New Zealand Beautiful Awards were announced at Parliament House yesterday.
All but one of these fires was last night.
'I couldn't get off the bed - I was [spending] 16 to 18 hours in bed. I can barely walk.'