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Man hit by two cars, remains critical, police urge driver to come forward
Emergency services were called to the scene at just past midnight.
New active vent discovered on Whakaari/White Island
Recent increased activity could continue for weeks or months scientists say.
Artist's 'never-before-seen' painting displayed at major art gallery in London
The collection where her portrait is displayed is seen by 'millions' of visitors a year.
Magma indicated: ‘Regular’ eruptions likely to continue at Whakaari/White Island
Eruption hazards are 'largely restricted' to the island, GNS Science says.
Watch: Whakaari/White Island crater after recent eruption
The marine volcano had a minor eruption on Friday and a 'continuous' eruption on Sunday.
'Continuous minor eruption': Whakaari/White Island emits ash plume
Satellite data showed the plume contained a minor amount of volcanic ash.
Eruption at Whakaari/White Island raises alert level
The Volcanic Alert Level has now been raised to Level 3.
Running event expected to bring $2.5m boost to Rotorua economy
More than 3000 people are participating in Run the Forest on Saturday.
Guns, ammo, drugs and stolen tools allegedly found at BoP property
A 39-year-old man is facing charges after police searched a Whakatāne property.
The Bay athletes bringing medals home: Hayden Wilde wins silver at Olympics
Plus, when to watch some of the Bay of Plenty athletes in Paris.
'Genuine Kiwi bloke': Police name man who died on fishing trip near Whakaari
His funeral will be held in Rotorua on Friday.
Luxon bypasses highway protest by flying into Urewera
Tūhoe protesters waited on road for PM, who took to the air instead.
Whakaari ash plume silhouetted at sunrise
Gas and steam spewed out of White Island this morning.
Body found in search off Whakaari/White Island, believed to be man who went overboard
Police earlier said the missing person was one of four on the vessel.
Person overboard may have been missing since midnight, search under way near Whakaari/White Island
Flight radar shows a rescue helicopter traversing the area.
Four injured in crash south of Whakatāne
Two people are seriously hurt and one person is in a moderate condition.
New host announced for The Hits Tauranga
Sam Western joins The Hits Tauranga after a successful stint as Sun FM breakfast host.
Crater lake disappears: What's driving Whakaari/White Island?
Gas and steam was now exiting from an enlarged vent on the crater floor.
Smash-and-grab teen gets 'crushing' sentence as judge cites need for deterrence
Judge Thomas Ingram said a point had been reached where 'enough’s enough'.
'Dream come true': Two awards for Holstein Friesian breeders
“We are very honoured and humbled to win both trophies, especially in the same year."
Truck driver speaks after fatal SH2 crash: 'I had no time to react'
The speedway legend says his leg is 'munted' and he's 'lucky' to still have his foot.