More extreme weather events, sea level rise and drought will increasingly pose challenges.

Whakatāne council has apologised to iwi after 'appropriating' a te reo slogan.

Monster fatbergs discovered in a Whakatāne sewer will take days to remove.

The disasters revealed a health system unable to deal with mass casualty events, she said.

He was one of 100 New Zealanders to receive a Kiwibank Local Hero of the Year Award.

Bay of Plenty's waterways have been "very busy" so far.

The man was found injured at the intersection of Newall and Whittaker Sts.

The shark had been taking the advice of lifeguards and swimming in between the flags.

Emergency services were called to a property following a disorder incident on December 24.

The annual Summercross event was held near Matata on Sunday.

"Nothing good happens after midnight."

Salt Air Surf owners awoke to a nasty surprise this morning.

The crash in Ngaio Place was reported about 7.15am today.

The case will be heard in March next year.

It's designed for people looking for employment in the health sector.

Six Lotto players won a share of second division.

Today marks the one-year anniversary of the fatal eruption.

Some businesses in the Whakatāne region are expecting a bumper summer.

'We just stayed there for a couple of hours waiting for anyone to come back.'

The eruption "weighs heavily on the iwi".

A mother and wife of Whakaari/White Island victims says the tragedy has consumed her.

Nearly one year after the unthinkable event, staff open up about the response.

The signing followed approval by 91 per cent of iwi members.

The two-car crash happened about 5.50pm