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.'
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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.
Samantha Olley: Rescue helicopters followed the golden rules at Whakaari / White Island
Opinion: But they've faced heavy criticism. A new 60 Minutes piece is the latest example.
More details of fatal house fire revealed
A post mortem would be carried out today.
Delays possible as some paramedics set to strike
Ambulance staff say a breakdown in talks around shift rates has left them "insulted".
White Island emergency drill discussed for six years but not done
An exercise was still on a meeting agenda four weeks before the lethal volcanic eruption.
Grieving family's plea after cancer claims 'strong, proud Māori lady'
Diagnosed at 56, Harina Warbrick was too young to be screened. Now she is dead.
Missing woman's body found by hunters
Tauranga woman Rebeka Storey has been missing since September 5.
Regional council considers $12k clean energy loans to combat climate change
The proposal seeks to use the success of Rotorua's "hot swap" to help launch the loans.
Grab an umbrella, heavy rain on the way
MetService has issued a heavy rain warning for much of Bay of Plenty.
Grant ensures free digital access for Murupara kids
Murupara, Kaingaroa, Te Whaiti and Galatea kids will get free access to digital courses.
'Critical' plans for future of Bay of Plenty water get go ahead
"This is critical to our region."
'Heart-broken': Second alpaca found dead after dog attack
Roaming dogs have killed two alpacas and two rabbits at Julians Berry Farm.
Whakaari crater walk cut short just before fatal eruption, new evidence shows
In audio released to 60 Minutes, guide cuts tour short after noticing danger signs.
Bay of Plenty MP duo promoted to Cabinet for first time
Jan Tinetti and Kiri Allan are two of seven new ministers in Cabinet.
Roaming dogs attack alpacas at popular farm
The owners of Julians Berry Farm heard dogs barking on their property about 2.30am.