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Whakaari / White Island tragedy: DoC rules would have saved lives
Alert level 2 is too dangerous to allow tourists to visit volcanoes, under DoC rules.
'Horrific damage' after car crashes into Awakeri Store
Police were notified of the incident at 5.25am.
Father jailed for life for murdering 2-year-old daughter in river
Tewi Savage murdered his daughter in the Rangitāiki River in July, 2018.
Local Focus: Who is Kiri Allan, Labour candidate for East Coast?
Labour candidate Kiri Allan's electorate profile. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Weather: Heavy rain on the way for Bay of Plenty
A front moving over central North Island is bringing periods of heavy rain with it.
Welcome to Whakatāne: All Blacks flocked by fans
With the first Bledisloe Cup match looming, the All Blacks trained in Whakatāne today.
Local Focus: Can taxing the rich more help poor people escape poverty?
Very different opinions on tax among candidates. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'Hugely exciting' All Blacks visit begins
"Some of the smallest areas in New Zealand have the heartiest rugby fans."
All Blacks to train in Whakatāne
"We can't wait to show them our manaakitanga and host them in our rohe."
Terror in the dark: Kiwi caught in wildfire
Jody Brettkelly says people are moving out, saying they can't take any more.
Local Focus: Workers versus employers - the big difference between East Coast candidates
Three Māori women, three different answers. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'Remarkable' forgiveness for driver who injured eight victims
Judge John Macdonald said he had "not quite experienced something quite like this before".
New Zealand or Aotearoa? The Bay reacts to Māori Party policy
"Why is it even an issue, is the real question it raises for me."
It's not over: DHB pharmacy workers walking off the job for pay equity
The full strike will see no service from any Apex union pharmacy worker.
Better future for inanga (whitebait) on the Whakatāne River
New whitebait ponds and spawning habitat were built in the river berm.
Fatal Whakaari/White Island eruption still on my mind – Ardern
Ardern says first scenes she saw of first responders at work still lingered in her mind.
Judith Collins wants Royal Commission into Whaakari/White Island disaster
Jacinda Ardern wants to wait for the findings of the Worksafe and Coroner investigations.
PM campaign: 'Hijacked' Whakatāne community told to 'take time' in healing
The visit marked nine months, to the day, since the eruption.
British Superstock: Damon Rees third overall
The third round of the British Superstock 1000 Championship was held at the weekend.
Covid 19 coronavirus: Govt resources sought to back iwi on the ground
'Give the resources to the communities to look after themselves.'
'It's about being treated equally': Primary healthcare nurses strike
The eight-hour strike took place on Thursday.
'An insult to those who died': Bridges scolds White Island ministerial advice
Inquiry independence from Government 'critically important' says National MP.
'Frustrated' pharmacists and nurses strike for pay parity
"We are standing our ground," says a Tauranga Hospital pharmacist.
Transport, health, referenda and more: Where Waiariki candidates stand
The candidates were asked about their top priorities.
New jobs, new skills in Whakatāne
The Provincial Growth Fund is helping Whakatāne locals find work.
Council: 'Bay faring better than most' in Covid economic impact
The regional council's informetrics report GDP was down by 1.6 per cent.
Untapped aquaculture resources explored at iwi meeting
Hatcheries, aquaculture technology and workforce training explored.
Top lawyer calls for inquiry into Whakaari / White Island eruption
Nigel Hampton QC: 'Bureaucracy knows time is a killer of perceived need'.
Man charged over crash that killed ICU nurse appears in court
Anthony McMillan faces five charges, including careless driving causing death.
Whakaari / White Island: GNS livestream evidence in investigation
The footage is being used as evidence in WorkSafe's biggest investigation to date.
Suicide rate in Bay of Plenty region follows national decline
Nationally, 654 people died by suicide - the lowest it has been in three years.
Multiple injuries, weapons used in Edgecumbe brawl
No arrests were made and inquiries were ongoing into the incident.
'Emotional mess': Grieving partner tells of pain as company fined over trio's deaths
Higgins fined $270,000 and ordered to pay more than $494,000 in reparations.