
Plastic discharged into water was 'carelessness to a high degree' - lawyer
The plastic discharged into the water was found 1.5km downstream.
The plastic discharged into the water was found 1.5km downstream.
'We are seeing is a propensity of offenders to increasingly use violence toward police'.
The procession followed a tangi for a senior member.
Revealed: The number of assaults on police officers over the past five years.
Police were monitoring the procession.
Three adults and one infant were killed after a crash in a small town south of Whakatāne.
A teacher has been sanctioned for serious misconduct at a school camp.
The crash has rocked the small communities involved.
Reports suggest two vehicles collided near Whakatāne around 3pm.
Willie Apiata received the Victoria Cross for bravery under fire in Afghanistan.
'There is concern the fisherman's boat may have been submerged.'
The bin was spotted in an aerial search and located by drone.
Police reassess plans as bad weather looks set to continue to hamper the search.
The accused all entered not guilty pleas before Judge Robert Spear.
One brother says it's a 'kick in the guts' knowing he could not get the drug.
Elderly man found four days after he died.
Maggie Wilkinson has received an historic settlement and in-person apology.
Whakatāne business owner is "absolutely gutted" by break-in.
Where are the kinkiest Kiwis? New research reveals New Zealand's sexiest cities.
'There are large areas of flooding, slips, washouts and other hazards along the route.'
"Not many...will ever make the kind of contribution to this country that Sir Wira did."
His parents warred over whether their son should get the jab, so the judge chose for them.
"I can't even say I was scared because it happened so fast."
GeoNet says the quake may have been felt in Rotorua and Tauranga as well.
A Chinese water giant's consent to bottle water is being legally challenged once again.
"The last bit of our boy's life will be spent enjoying things he's always wanted to do."
A 12-year-old told his parents that he didn't want to be vaccinated. His mother disagreed.
Councillors have been thanked for their professionalism after claims of abuse and ageism.
Bay of Plenty towns hit record-high house prices.
Possible trial locations include a Whakatāne Marae and a number of convention centres.