A brawl between two rival gangs involving weapons broke out during a funeral procession in Whakatane yesterday.

Pak'N Save has apologised after a customer found a fly and its eggs in a packet of mince in a Whakatane store.

SCORCHING: Whakatane's Damon Rees (Honda CBR600RR) in action during the opening round of the New Zealand Superbike Championships in

Man died after a truck rolled on Thornton Rd in Whakatane on January 1.

One person is dead after a truck rolled on Thornton Road in Whakatane about 12.30pm. The truck is believed to have hit another vehicle

A report that someone may have used P in the toilets of Whakatane Hospital's paediatric ward a year ago resulted in a partial closure of the area.

New daughter has dad wrapped round her finger, say couple who started charity to help kids after losing their son.

CAPTION: Australian rider Dean Ferris (Altherm JCR Yamaha YZ450F) is expected to be at the pointy end of the field at Whakatane on

An elderly man has died after the mobility scooter he was driving went into a river in Whakatane today, police say.

The Ohope Beach Festival will celebrate its 10th birthday when it returns in the new year. It has become a quintessential part of

A Whakatane police officer pepper sprayed a 10-year-old girl and her mother, but it was carelessness, rather than a deliberate act

A coroner has disagreed with a WorkSafe finding that blamed an experienced forestry worker for the accident that caused his own death. Rotorua

People with mobility challenges, a disability, or have anxiety about using public buses are encouraged to come and try riding the

Man suffers leg and arm injuries in machete attack.

Circle_see_more_DP.epsFACING DEMONS: After being hit in the head with a ball, Rotorua cricketer Karl McKnight is preparing to return

Two fishermen spend hours in the water and are rescued by the last boat crossing the Whakatane bar.

Dreamworld has permanently closed the raft ride that killed four people.

FOCUSED: Rotorua's Mia Wardlaw impressed for her side on the weekend. PHOTO/ STEPHEN PARKER 051116sp10.JPGRuth_Dacey_MAY16_happy.epsTennis Rotorua

Whakatane's Museum and Research Centre has received a $1.5m Government grant for its major redevelopment project. Arts, Culture and

COMPETITION: Senior Constable Dave Robison and German shepherd Isaac from Whakatane (left) and Senior Constable Phillip (Tiny) Taylor

The Eastern Bay Energy Trust will award its 100th scholarship to support local people to train for a career in the electricity industry. In

Uretara Island, in Ohiwa Harbour, is now free of rats, and native birds are thriving, thanks to the work of dedicated volunteers. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Uretara Island, in Ohiwa Harbour, is now free of rats, and native birds are thriving, thanks to the work of dedicated volunteers. Made with funding from NZ on Air.

Trojahn Tuna is 23, covered in tattoos and boasting so much sex appeal Iggy Azalea could barely contain herself.

Check out these mussels! New Zealand's first commercial open ocean marine farm, off the coast of Opotiki brings in its first harvest. Made with funding from NZ on Air.

Opotiki beekeepers are worried too many hives are now being placed in the region by corporate newcomers, threatening the survival of the pollinating bees required for the local kiwifruit industry. Made with funding from NZ on Air.

John Forbes' early blunder didn't diminish his election result. And he admits his opponent Les Keane ran a good campaign after all. Made with funding from NZ on Air.

John Forbes' early blunder didn't diminish his election result. And he admits his opponent Les Keane ran a good campaign after all. Made with funding from NZ on Air.

Tony Bonne believes strong marketing was behind his weaker majority, so he is determined to communicate better this term. Made with funding from NZ on Air.

Tony Bonne believes strong marketing was behind winning the mayoralty with less votes, so he is determined to communicate better this term. Made with funding from NZ on Air.