Keanan was a year 13 student on his way to work experience when he crashed.

Patients had no idea he was unqualified, a court has heard.

The trial is likely to attract significant international attention, a lawyer says.

It followed a public appeal for information issued by police today.

The incident happened in Tāneatua, a small Bay of Plenty town.

The outlook comes as autumn was listed as the second-equal warmest on record.

Police respond to report of swerving vehicle in Edgecumbe.

Rugby icon had no regrets having finger amputated to make the All Blacks.

The procession followed a tangi for a senior member.

Police were monitoring the procession.

No minor or dilute volcanic ash emissions have been observed since late February.

The crash has rocked the small communities involved.

Reports suggest two vehicles collided near Whakatāne around 3pm.

A rāhui will remain in place along the coast near Tōrere until further notice.

The motorcyclist died at the scene.

'There is concern the fisherman's boat may have been submerged.'

One suffered facial injuries after the alleged assault.

The bin was spotted in an aerial search and located by drone.

The regional council's plan to build a stopbank along the river has upset local residents.

An orange strong wind warning remained in place