
White Island victims' multimillion-dollar civil claim heads to mediation
Victims' lawyer says no amount of money will erase the pain inflicted by the tragedy.
Victims' lawyer says no amount of money will erase the pain inflicted by the tragedy.
Police appeal for video footage.
Tensions were high in the public gallery when the man appeared in court on Tuesday.
The shallowing of the narrows has been causing some challenges.
Police arrested 25 people in the five-day operation.
There has been a fatal crash in the Bay of Plenty, killing one.
Local iwi and community groups opposed consents granted to expand the operation.
The Harbourmaster says the skipper is best placed to decide to cross the bar.
Twenty-two people died and 25 others were injured when the island erupted in 2019.
Research institute GNS Science will be sentenced separately today.
Hampton Downs event to include a special tribute to a fallen champion.
Court hears more from the victims, families and lawyers at the second day of sentencing.
Victims and family members address the court before the hearing moved into its next phase.
Richard Elzer's family speak at the Auckland District Court sentencing.
Family of 23-year-old tour guide broke down in tears as they spoke in court.
Sentencing of companies guilty of safety failings starts today.
'As long as I finish it, that was the goal.'
Records tumble after 'very hot month' across Bay of Plenty.
'It was great to see that a district like Whakatane is getting national recognition.'
She is calling for the "long-term" increase of extra security guards at hospitals.
Busy weekend for the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter.
Hopefully, it's just the beginning for boutique cruise liners to come to Whakatāne.
'I wouldn’t want anyone to go through it'.
One person received minor injuries in the Bay of Plenty crash.
Some residents have come to see the vessel as an eyesore and a potential danger.
Whakatāne District Council impounded over 500 roaming dogs in its last financial year.
Thirteen Lotto players nationally won the Second Division prize money.
'It’s going to hurt him for a long time ... for two young lives to be taken so tragically'
Inquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.
A man is set to appear in the Whakatāne District Court today.