Latest from Whakatane

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.

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.

Stroke survivor sharing hard lessons

"Many of our own Māori families, whānau are not accessing what is already available."

Council to 'reset' stance on climate change emergency

Bay of Plenty Regional Council considers a new response to climate change.

Staff to double as Kawerau worm farm expands

Worm farm juggernaut Kawerau Ecocast is already New Zealand's biggest worm farm.

Whakatāne school misses out on free lunch scheme

The school is disappointed it is the only school in the town not in the free lunch scheme.

Otere Black signs with Bay of Plenty Steamers

The 25-year-old is has been playing for the Blues in the Super Rugby Aotearoa competition.

Bay hospital hours adjusted for alert level 2

Hospitals in the Bay of Plenty have put restrictions in place.