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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.

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.