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'We're going to die today': Whakaari victims recount the horror visit

The force of the blast pushed hard hats and respirators off the American tourists' faces.

Local Focus: Freshwater policy changes are coming

Katikati growers, farmers and residents discuss water quality with the regional council.

Gateway to White Island signs expected to be gone by summer

White Island Tours has said it will not be returning to the island.

'Move, move, move': Terrifying raw footage of Whakaari eruption shown at trial

The island erupted in 2019, killing 22 people and injuring another 25.

‘Fanaticism’: Mayor reacts to district's 30km/h speed limit plan

A plan to lower the speed limit has been described as fanatical by Mayor Victor Luca.

Tai Mitchell 2023: West beats Gold in both finals

The 2023 edition of the Tai Mitchell tournament is being played in Whakatāne.

Strong wind watch for BoP, orange warning for Coromandel

Strong wind warnings issued for Bay of Plenty and Coromandel.

Body down a bank: Two adults accused of murder, teen charged with kidnapping

A homicide investigation was launched after man was found dead.

Mongrel Mob death: Man charged with attempting to pervert the course of justice

The 49-year-old was scheduled to appear in Whakatāne District Court today.

'Strangling late night entertainment': Midnight closing too early for some

A total of 54 submissions were received, 36 of which came from Kawerau.

'Amazing superhero' starts his fight against rare cancer, aged 5

'The family was told they need to get to Starship as soon as possible.'

Sadface emoji: Meth dealers denied sentence appeal

Calebh Simpson hid $1.5 million in cash under his bed in a hydraulic compartment.

Lead Whakaari burns surgeon Dr Richard Wong She honoured on King's Birthday

'We rebuild bodies to restore lives and that’s what we're trying to do.'

Homicide investigation launched after body found down bank

Police have cordoned off the scene at Matahi Valley Rd in Eastern Bay of Plenty.

One arrested after Rotorua charity's missing trailer found

The person is due to appear in Whakatane District Court next week.

Dog suspected of mauling kiwi to death in blow for breeding programme

'It’s not just him we have lost, but future generations of kiwis.'

GNS Science pleads guilty to reduced Whakaari/White Island charge

Meanwhile, the island's owners have failed in a bid to have their charges thrown out.

Weather wipes out last remaining sensors on Whakaari

GeoNet also uses satellite information and monitoring flights to assess the island.