Manslaughter accused gave a different version of events, High Court hears.

Armed police are in the Bay of Plenty settlement of Thornton.

Isaiah Neil was "warm" when an ambulance officer arrived at his house the day he died.

The largest was a magnitude of 3.7.

Lacey Te Whetu gave evidence at her mother's manslaughter trial.

Community groups granted more than $500k of funding.

The crash is near Woodlands Rd.

Heavy rain warnings lifted for Bay of Plenty and Gisborne

Police have named the man who died in this week's Ruatoki crash.

'There are women and children there, I think it is ridiculous.'

Housing New Zealand complete the first four of 36 planned homes in Whakatāne.

A new land and sea craft has today joined Bay of Plenty's maritime fleet.

The award finalists will share stories and achievements in a series of presentations.

Mount Maunganui again named New Zealand's best beach.

A helicopter was en route

The Rotorua Lakes Council has taken a moment's silence to honour the three men who died

The trauma from Tuesday's horror SH2 crash near Matatā has been far-reaching.

The video shows an eagle-eye view of the slime-green crater lake bubbling aggressively.

One of the trucks was so badly damaged it was left 'opened up like a can of sardines'.

Police investigation into shooting is ongoing

Bay of Plenty fire crews kept busy with several crashes overnight

The man was shot by officers after reports of family harm incident, bank robbery.

National Geographic team moved by NZ's welcoming spirit.

Toi Ohomai charity house moves to new home.

Momoa the elephant seal has moved away from the limelight but remains in Whakatāne.

A truck involved in a fatal crash is being lifted out of a river near Ōpōtiki today.

Regional council has implemented recommendations from flood report.

The vehicle was found 'wrapped around' an oncoming train.

Report into the death of Waste Management driver Wayne Faga released today.

A recycling trial will begin this month in Whakatāne.