'A lot of people are in limbo': Residents upset at possible mill closure
The Norske Skog paper mill employs 160 people
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Keeri Hooper still remembers the confusion in her brother's eyes before he was shot.
Local Focus: Landmark decision for Whakatāne District
Whakatāne District Council voted yes for Māori wards. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Whakatāne nurse warns of 'worn-out' workforce
The warning comes as thousands of nurses and healthcare staff plan to strike on June 9.
'Win for Māori': Whakatāne District Council says 'yes' to Māori wards
The vote comes a day before another Bay of Plenty council makes their decision.
Youngsters help save girl trapped by her hair in public pool
Boys played important role in rescuing girl, 10, trapped at bottom of a pool.
Surprise star helps Bay of Plenty economy top regional ranking
However, Rotorua's economy struggled.
Murder trial: Man stabs brother-in-law in fight over noise
James McFarlane has pleaded not guilty to murdering Savage Thunder in Edgecumbe in 2019.
Specialist White Island response crew discussed before tragedy
In tragic timing, a response simulation had also been planned for 2 months after eruption.
TECT Rescue chopper's life-saving missions in April revealed
TECT Rescue Helicopter carried out 46 life-saving rescue missions last month.
Cause of house fire in Edgecumbe under investigation
A fire investigator is investigating the cause of a well-involved house fire in Edgecumbe.
Kiri Allan comforted by Jacinda Ardern in hospital
Ardern and Allan's hei tiki, carved from the same stone, were brought together, too.
Tauranga Habour Bridge fibre cable damaged by fire - 3000 lose internet
Many of the customers affected are in the Te Puke area.
Brrrrrr! Sub zero temps as region shivers
Frozen windscreens and glistening lawns were on the menu this morning.
Free school buses planned for Rotorua, Whakatāne students
"This is going to be really amazing ..."
Local Focus: More kaumātua protests against Te Uru Taumatua
Kaumatua assert their territorial sovereignty. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
May warmer than usual, but will it continue?
May has been warmer and drier than previous years on average.
Police Constable back home after burns treatment
Kris Dale, formerly of Whakatāne, was badly burned by a gas bottle.
Journey retraces the steps of Ngāti Apa tūpuna
Many new connections were made on a trip retracing the steps of tūpuna Apa-Hāpai-Taketake.
Whakatāne council to reconsider Māori wards after law change
May 21 is the deadline to consider the wards. The meeting is on May 20.
Man missing for a week found dead in submerged car
The man was last seen at a function on the evening of April 22.
Police support officer convicted of drink-driving
Crashing a marked police ute while on duty 'will likely cost him his job'.
'I just ran with it': Recipient of Paddy Gower tattoo nominated by mate
'He said: 'Mate, you're getting a tattoo of Paddy Gower, when are you coming in?''
Police seeking owner of drone flown near airport
The drone had not interrupted flights
Winter is coming! Frosty start in Rotorua
Rotorua had its first "convincing" frost of the year this morning. Will the cold continue?
Multimillion-dollar Ōpōtiki harbour project under way
More than 1225 direct jobs will be created in the Ōpōtiki district from PDU investment.
Ōpōtiki District plans tsunami education campaign
A tsunami hikoi will be planned within the next two to three months.
Police officer convicted of drink driving after on-duty crash is 'deeply regretful'
The officer admitted two driving offences following an incident in Edgecumbe.
Disgruntled Tuhoe hapū protest outside Taneatua HQ
'It's sobering our so-called leaders keep behaving the way they are.'
Tourism Bay of Plenty CEO steps down
Dunne will see out a three-month notice period in a part-time capacity.
Heavy rain: Police kept busy by weather overnight
A down pouring of rain caused issues in some parts of the region.
Bay of Plenty braces for severe rain, winds, thunderstorms
Flooding, slips, thunderstorms and rising waterways possible.
Watch: Kiri Allan in good spirits as she undergoes chemo for cervical cancer
'Encourage your sisters, your mothers, your daughters, your friends, #SmearYourMea.'