Tuatara, fluorescent moss and pōhutukawa hundreds of years old

Warning of 120 kilometre per hour winds or a small tornado.

The steam and gas plumes originate from active vents on the island, scientist says.

Police were called to the two-vehicle collision mid-morning.

Protests within the Tūhoe nation show no sign of letting up.

The mill closes with the loss of 160 jobs, 55% of them held by Māori, on June 30.

A short, volcanic tremor was detected at Whakaari/White Island at 4am on June 1.

People joining the profession 'aren't staying' due to workload and shift work, says nurse.

Jared Lammas was sentenced to four years and five months in prison.

The 13 defendants charged after the Whakaari eruption are back in court today.

After months of review, it's still not clear who's in charge of safety on volcanic island.

Court appearance for alleged health and safety breaches in the lead-up to the eruption.

Health providers are taking a 'local interpretation' of guidelines.

The red warning notice is only issued for significant weather events.

Inquiries are being made after a man saw the car stolen from him drive past.

Whakatāne District Council voted yes for Māori wards. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Monster bass weighing 82kg caught off eastern Bay of Plenty.

This generation of youth is mighty in my eyes, writes Anahera Pickering.

Boys played important role in rescuing girl, 10, trapped at bottom of a pool.

In tragic timing, a response simulation had also been planned for 2 months after eruption.

Ardern and Allan's hei tiki, carved from the same stone, were brought together, too.

Many of the customers affected are in the Te Puke area.