Eruption tragedy costs council $500k
Whakatāne District Council staff meet with Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta.
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'I don't remember almost dying': White Island survivor learning to walk
The tour guide says she doesn't remember the "really gnarly stuff".
More than 20 jobs on the line: Bay HealthCare NZ workers to protest job cuts
The protest will take place at 3.30pm outside the HCNZ office in Mount Maunganui.
Graeme Simpson: Big night of bike films coming to town
The Big Bike Film Night is coming back.
Two arrested after operation targeting organised crime
Police raid clandestine lab believed to be used for manufacturing methamphetamine.
Cordons down, police presence still at Whakatāne address
Police say it's part of an ongoing operation, no risk to the public.
Mental health team involved in Whakaari response recognised
The service was made available to anyone who needed it. Referrals weren't required.
One person dead after a crash in Matatā
Police staff alerted just after 3.30pm. The highway is closed between Pikowai and Matatā.
'I wouldn't be here without you:' Whakaari/White Island survivor's message of thanks
Tour guide Kelsey Waghorn has given an update on her progress from her hospital bed.
White Island heartbreak: Badly burned mother can't attend daughter's funeral
White Island survivor Lisa Dallow is too badly injured to attend daughter Zoe's funeral.
Adapting to climate change - what should be done
Rising temperatures are a reminder of a warming planet.
Person dies after water incident at Ohope
A person was pulled unresponsive from the water.
Bodies, investigations, leaks - White Island response behind the scenes
'Everyone in this room is severely affected. We will get heavily investigated.'
White Island emergency plan unfinished when volcano erupted
The draft plan's "Search and Rescue Plan" was two sentences long, on the final page.
Landslide crashes into hut during night
Tramping trip ends as State of Emergency declared.
Two Bay of Plenty centres break heat records
The area has been a part of a load of "heatwave extremities" across the country.
Concerns social media exposure harming wāhi tapu
"Platforms like Instagram have made all our wāhi tapu ... just so accessible to anyone."
Last cohort of Australian nurses leave Whakatāne
Eleven nurses offered their services to help after the eruption.
Two appear in court over Taita homicide
Women in the public gallery cried during the brief appearances.
State Highway 2 near Whakatāne reopens after crash
The single-car crash happened on Matata Rd about 5am today.
Zoe and Benji find family happiness without phones
Trendsetter Zoe Marshall's latest family smartphone rules might just catch on.
Thumbs up! White Island survivors may soon fly home to US
White Island survivors Rick Reed and Ivy Kohn Reed may soon be okay to fly home to the US.
Sister sparks brother's love of sport
And they're loving every moment playing their sport.
Tolley proud of achievements as East Coast MP
Tolley eyes Speaker's job in next election and will go on list.
Caught out! Long weekend speeding ticket data released
Top cop's warning for long weekend drivers after tragic 2019 road toll.
Lava now visible on Whakaari/White Island
Further explosive eruptions are very unlikely on any given day Geonet said.
White Island teen survivor: 'Thank you for your kindness'
Jake Milbank was leading a tour on the island when it erupted.
Scorcher! 30C temperatures to settle in the Bay this long weekend
Get the sunscreen ready!
Otakiri protesters raise $35k for water bottling appeal
Iwi and residents file appeal Environment Court decision in the Rotorua High Court.
Just Jeans assistant 'yelled at' doctor's toddler, apology sought
Her 15-month-old son was playing peekaboo behind a sign when she was left "dumbstruck".
Show us your pearly whites! Te Teko Kōhanga Reo clean out oral health challenge
Kōhanga Reo from across the Eastern Bay were invited to enter the annual challenge.
White Island: Newlyweds' stunning recovery from severe burns
Four Americans severely injured in the eruption are hopeful they'll be home in a month.
Weather: Cool temperatures make way for scorching week ahead
Have you felt the cold this week?
