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Man charged following Eastern Bay of Plenty homicide
Emergency services were called to a property following a disorder incident on December 24.
Natzke unbeaten at Whakatāne Summercross
The annual Summercross event was held near Matata on Sunday.
King hits, fights, gang abuse: Bar's hours reduced to curb harm
"Nothing good happens after midnight."
'Crap timing': Car smashes through surf shop front
Salt Air Surf owners awoke to a nasty surprise this morning.
Motorbike rider in Waikato Hospital after Murupara crash
The crash in Ngaio Place was reported about 7.15am today.
Whakaari/White Island tragedy: Charges revealed
For all organisations on each charge the maximum penalty is a fine of $1.5 million.
WorkSafe's White Island prosecution adjourned to next year
The case will be heard in March next year.
Suzuki International Series continues to entertain
Points leaders changed in several classes after round two at Manfeild at the weekend.
Uncertainty soon to end for Otakiri Springs
It has been a long, hard year for the Bay of Plenty water bottling plant.
Māori health academy opens in Whakatāne
It's designed for people looking for employment in the health sector.
Bay of Plenty Lotto players get lucky overnight
Six Lotto players won a share of second division.
Watch: One year after the eruption - Whakaari commemorations
Today marks the one-year anniversary of the fatal eruption.
Business is booming in Whakatāne: 'Our numbers are as good as ever'
Some businesses in the Whakatāne region are expecting a bumper summer.
Local Focus: 'I just felt helpless' - Whakaari tour guide shares his story for the first time
'We just stayed there for a couple of hours waiting for anyone to come back.'
Whakatāne prepares for White Island commemorations
The eruption "weighs heavily on the iwi".
Marie Browitt says her grief is slowly killing her too.
A mother and wife of Whakaari/White Island victims says the tragedy has consumed her.
White Island hospital staff speak of sights etched in memory
"The sheer volume of critically ill patients ... is something I've never experienced,"
Hospital staff relive horror of Whakaari/White Is tragedy
Nearly one year after the unthinkable event, staff open up about the response.
Jo Raphael: Closure needed for Whakaari/White Island victims
OPINION: No investigation, charges, or prosecution can bring those loved ones back.
'Rightful owners': Government publically apologises to Eastern Bay iwi for treaty wrongs
The signing followed approval by 91 per cent of iwi members.
State Highway 30 cleared following crash near Te Teko
The two-car crash happened about 5.50pm
Fire crews extinguish blaze in Whakatāne
Fire crews were called to the scene about 11.30pm.
WorkSafe charges 'relief' for Whakaari victims' family
Tourists have not been back to the island since the eruption on December 9 last year.
Eruption 'unexpected' not 'unforeseeable' - 10 firms, three people charged
WorkSafe revealed details relating to its investigation into the tragedy.
White Island tragedy: Hero helicopter company among 13 facing charges
Forty-seven people were on the island when it erupted on December 9 last year.
Breakout season: Damon Rees reflects on a wild 2020
Damon Rees impressed during his debut season in the British Superstock 1000 Championship.
'Rats the size of cats': Tidal pool to get safety improvements
The immediate safety actions are expected to cost less than $10,000.
Bay of Plenty man denies murder, trial to come
Man accused of fatal stabbing appeared in court.
Neighbour smashes windows with wheelie bin in blaze rescue bid
Despite his heroic actions, the would-be rescuer wished he could have done more.
State Highway 2 bridge closure upcoming
The bridge will be closed between 9am-6pm on Wednesday, December 9.
Second QC pushes for Whakaari / White Island inquiry
But MBIE staff told a minister to wait until other investigations were over.
Ōpotiki motorbike crash: Serious crash unit on route
The road is closed and motorists are asked to avoid the area.
Mongrel Mob president and his son guilty of drug-dealing
President of the Kawerau Mongrel Mob and 6 others have been found guilty of drug dealing.