Māori flag to fly at BOP regional council buildings
The last surviving designer of the flag says the move is "awesome".
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'A real concern': Nine Michael Hill burglaries since Nov, security stepped up
Michael Hill chairman Rob Fyfe says they don't feel targeted by the criminals.
MPI raids multiple properties over 'highly organised' black market crayfish ring
About 80 fishery officers searched eight East Coast homes with police in support.
'It feels like half of me is gone': Crash victim's husband gives emotional statement
Pastor sentenced for causing the death of a nurse who cared for Whakaari victims.
Ecstatic! Wilde's family watches bronze win from Whakatāne fishing club
While Wilde stood on the Olympic podium his family cheered him on from Whakatāne.
GO NZ: In awe of Whakatāne's secret wildlife island
Tuatara, fluorescent moss and pōhutukawa hundreds of years old
Last goodbye: Kawerau Mill has funeral for past and present staff to reflect
Familiar faces filled the Kawerau Town Hall to reflect on decades of memories.
Wild weather: Tornado, thunderstorm warning for Auckland, Northland, Waikato, Coromandel
Warning of 120 kilometre per hour winds or a small tornado.
Large steam and gas plumes spotted from Whakaari/White Island
The steam and gas plumes originate from active vents on the island, scientist says.
Parting words from a retiring teacher
Opinion: 'In my early years as a teacher, we were trusted to work hard and plan well.'
Ohope Rd reopens after serious crash
Police were called to the two-vehicle collision mid-morning.
Mussel-ing in: Battle to save 'eco-system engineers' from sea star invasion
One PhD student said sea stars are threatening mussels in Ōhiwa Harbour.
Tūhoe leadership tussle: Activist Tame Iti shoved at protest
Protests within the Tūhoe nation show no sign of letting up.
Last few days at Kawerau mill
The mill closes with the loss of 160 jobs, 55% of them held by Māori, on June 30.
'People can live well until they die': Hospices opt out of assisted dying
Hospice's philosophy and aim is to neither hasten nor postpone death.
Kawerau mill closure: 'Generations of people worked at that mill'
Kawerau bravely faces future without town's biggest employer.
Short burst of seismic activity detected at Whakaari/White Island
A short, volcanic tremor was detected at Whakaari/White Island at 4am on June 1.
Nurse fears for 'exhausted' profession as colleagues prepare for strike
People joining the profession 'aren't staying' due to workload and shift work, says nurse.
Paedophile convicted, but police worried there may be more victims
Jared Lammas was sentenced to four years and five months in prison.
Whakaari hearing: Defendants argue against making pleas
The 13 defendants charged after the Whakaari eruption are back in court today.
Who's responsible for safety on Whakaari/White Island?
After months of review, it's still not clear who's in charge of safety on volcanic island.
Whakaari/White Island: 13 parties to appear in court
Court appearance for alleged health and safety breaches in the lead-up to the eruption.
Māori over 50 getting vaccinated despite Govt rejecting advice to do so
Health providers are taking a 'local interpretation' of guidelines.
'Significant event': Parts of NZ bracing for major deluge, severe winds
The red warning notice is only issued for significant weather events.
Whakaari WorkSafe hearing expected to draw crowds
Whakatāne District Court hearing will be livestreamed to a second location.
'They were our pets': Sheep bloodbath devastates owners
Ewes lay dead with their unborn lambs ripped from their stomachs.
Stolen classic Vespa's owner never gave up hope
For three years the search proved fruitless. Then Kim Wright heard the "jungle drums".
Man pursues his stolen car then crashes into it
Inquiries are being made after a man saw the car stolen from him drive past.
'He just didn't have to be killed': Grieving whānau speak out after police shooting
Keeri Hooper still remembers the confusion in her brother's eyes before he was shot.
Local Focus: Landmark decision for Whakatāne District
Whakatāne District Council voted yes for Māori wards. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Catch of the day: Monster fish caught off Kiwi coast
Monster bass weighing 82kg caught off eastern Bay of Plenty.
Youth advocate's dream comes true
This generation of youth is mighty in my eyes, writes Anahera Pickering.
Youngsters help save girl trapped by her hair in public pool
Boys played important role in rescuing girl, 10, trapped at bottom of a pool.