Latest from Whakatane

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.

Tūhoe leadership tussle: Activist Tame Iti shoved at protest

Protests within the Tūhoe nation show no sign of letting up.

Coldest days of the year: Early morning crashes, police warn drivers to take care

It is another frosty start to the day in the Bay of Plenty.

Frosty start for Bay of Plenty as polar blast continues

Desert Rd is closed due to snow this morning.

Impact of rates collection switch remains a mystery for some councils

The move means less money for district councils.

Brrrr! Polar blast on the way

A cold air mass straight off the Antarctic ice shelf is hitting parts of New Zealand.

Heavy rain warning for parts of Bay of Plenty

Heavy rain may cause streams and rivers to rise rapidly.

Driver arrested after suspected weapon seen

The driver was initially pulled over for minor traffic offending.

Last few days at Kawerau mill

The mill closes with the loss of 160 jobs, 55% of them held by Māori, on June 30.

Trio sentenced for massive tyre dump

The father and daughter had sought discharge without conviction.