Latest from Whakatane

MP gets boost and urges others to do the same

Kiri Allan chose to get vaccinated in a place she wants to see vaccination rates rise.

Return to red: 'Downturn on a downturn' - locals react

New Zealand was moved to the red traffic light setting at 11.59pm on Sunday.

One person in serious condition after aquatic centre incident

Emergency services were alerted to a "water-related incident".

Vent temp and gas output decrease at Whakaari/White Island

Data was collated during an observation flight to the volcano last week.

About 50 drivers a month caught flouting phone ban

Drivers spotted eating pies, checking makeup, holding up phone in intersection sting.

The Premium Debate: Subscriber views on US lawsuits over Whakaari/White Island

Have your say by going to dailypost.co.nz and becoming a Premium subscriber.

Bay of Plenty moves to restricted fire season overnight

Everyone needs a permit to light an open-air fire.

US lawsuits claim White Island tourists unaware of danger; graphic new details

The 2019 eruption claimed 22 lives.

Fallen tree blocks lane in Eastern Bay

A fallen tree has blocked traffic on State Highway 2.

'Relief' mixed with 'frustration': What going orange for New Year's means for Rotorua

'It is good news that we have got it but I am disappointed it has not come sooner'

'It's not rocket science': Tiny island fully vaccinated, community leader says

How the Bay's island residents are tackling a global pandemic.

Covid arrives in Ōpōtiki red zone, community urged to get tested

Extra testing and vaccination clinics are being set up.

Young Kawerau leaders head 'significant shift' in vaccinations

"They know them, they know their families. There's that trust there."

'My rage is just, I want to kill everybody': Jury finds stabbing accused guilty

Wilson Wirihana was found guilty of manslaughter.

Four cases in BOP, none in Lakes, supermarket among new locations of interest

Today's new cases.

Four new Covid cases in Bay; Kmart, Farmers among locations of interest

More cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed.

'Degraded': Youngest regional councillor speaks out over 'abuse'

'I made the decision not to re-stand after having a whole lot of abuse'.

Revealed: Are the leaders you voted for vaxxed?

Not all elected members will say whether they are vaccinated.