Actions in fast-paced, heated-up, drunk brawl were self defence, lawyer says
Crown and defence lawyers have given closing addresses in a Whakatāne murder trial.
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Study monitors noisy bird scaring 'boomers' in rural areas
Whakatāne District Council studies audible bird scaring devices after complaints.
'A lot of happy memories': PM's emotional Murupara pit stop
Jacinda Ardern visited Murupara during her quickfire tour of the eastern North Island.
Vaccination rollout a 'game changer' for vulnerable Māori - PM
'[It's about] making sure everyone is carrying their own individual armour' - PM Ardern.
'Forced my hand': Kawerau mayor won't reopen after shop destroyed
Campbell had owned the Kawerau butcher for the past 46 years.
Winner, winner: Whakatāne Lotto player in the money
Powerball was not struck and has rolled over to $16 million.
Volcanoes, tsunamis, underwater landslides: Mapping NZ's 'near-shore' threats
Scientists are exploring NZ's risk from offshore volcanoes and tsunami-making landslides.
Apanui Primary School fire: Arson charge laid
The fire destroyed the office block and eight attached classrooms in February.
Aucklander faces prosecution after lockdown trip to Whakatāne
The fleeing Aucklander was a Work and Income client.
Te Pāti Māori petitions to reinstate names - what's the Bay's?
The petition calls for towns, cities, places and the country's names to be restored.
Another ram-raid at Whakatāne Michael Hill Jewellers
Police found the vehicle of interest a short time later.
RIP Ice: 'Legendary' police dog remembered
Ice the police dog has been remembered as one of the best.
Whakaari eruption: Family's insurance claim rejected on technicality
Family of James Griffiths told his travel insurance didn't cover his White Island death.
Confusion reigns over Covid-19 whitebaiting rules
Mixed messages from Government departments is causing confusion among whitebaiters.
Whakaari/White Island: Ash emission burst follows volcanic earthquake
Geonet says the volcanic alert level at Whakaari/White Island remains at two.
Watch live: Nurse and midwives double strike set to impact Bay hospitals
Strike notices have been issued for Thursday.
After-hours service 'not good enough' for dog advocate
"Council could have easily passed on a message ... to say your dog is safe."
Midwives at Bay of Plenty hospitals' join rolling strikes
Bay of Plenty hospital midwives walked off the job amid failed pay negotiations.
Another Rotorua store targeted as Bay of Plenty records increase in car thefts, ram-raids
Rotorua's FreshChoice is the latest victim in a string of property damage incidents.
'I know what I've put in': Lisa Carrington on becoming NZ's most successful Olympian
"Those scary things you don't want to look at ... there's some gold on the other side."
Council takes action on climate change, 'albeit 30 years too late'
Fewer frosts, hotter days and a higher chance of extreme rainfall events are likely.
Jo Raphael: There's something in our water
OPINION: Bay Olympians' great medal haul to date in Tokyo is down to sweat and sacrifice.
Māori flag to fly at BOP regional council buildings
The last surviving designer of the flag says the move is "awesome".
'A real concern': Nine Michael Hill burglaries since Nov, security stepped up
Michael Hill chairman Rob Fyfe says they don't feel targeted by the criminals.
Elective services disrupted for specialist doctors stop work meetings
Doctors across the region will attend the meetings this week.
Sevens gold glory: 'Baby sister is so amazing'
The Black Ferns Sevens beat France 26-12 to win gold at the Tokyo Olympics.
'It feels like half of me is gone': Crash victim's husband gives emotional statement
Pastor sentenced for causing the death of a nurse who cared for Whakaari victims.
Ecstatic! Wilde's family watches bronze win from Whakatāne fishing club
While Wilde stood on the Olympic podium his family cheered him on from Whakatāne.
Pedestrian in serious condition after being hit by car
The road is closed and motorists are asked to avoid the area.
Mayor frustrated public asked to travel for Covid-19 vaccine
People have been asked to travel more than 30km to receive their vaccine.
GO NZ: In awe of Whakatāne's secret wildlife island
Tuatara, fluorescent moss and pōhutukawa hundreds of years old
Last goodbye: Kawerau Mill has funeral for past and present staff to reflect
Familiar faces filled the Kawerau Town Hall to reflect on decades of memories.
Large steam and gas plumes spotted from Whakaari/White Island
The steam and gas plumes originate from active vents on the island, scientist says.