Whakaari eruption: Conviction has ‘concerning implications’ for landlords
Island's owners are challenging the criminal conviction of their company.
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Man appears in court over hunter's death
Sean Kavanagh appeared in the Rotorua District Court today.
Whakatāne man looking for owner of British war medal
There must be a family out there looking for the medal.
Mayor rejects conspiracy theory claims
Rising rates and increased council spending proved a hot topic at a public meeting.
Emily Longley's murder: A father's fight for justice revealed
Emily Longley, 17, was found dead in her boyfriend's bedroom 13 years ago.
House fire connected to gang-related shooting, police say
One person was taken to hospital with critical injuries.
Small-town backdrop frames the bigger picture
Jared Donkin speaks with Tom Raynel about his journey to founding Radlab.
History-making Steamers immortalised in doco
Bay of Plenty's greatest rugby triumph is to be commemorated in film.
Residents say solar farm changes a 'threat' to rural lifestyle
Putiki Rd residents who agreed to a solar farm in 2021 are having second thoughts.
Freedom campers: 'Don't palm them off' on us, say locals
Several councillors indicated their wish to remove the dump site from Edgecumbe Domain.
Cultural breakthrough in prisons: MP's tribute to Sir Norman Perry's legacy
Former MP's book recognises the prison reform leader's unacknowledged contributions.
One dead and two injured in Whakatāne crash
A person was airlifted to hospital but sadly died later, police said.
'History of harm': Relief as liquor store application withdrawn
A hearing was scheduled to take place this month.
'How can this be real?' Two sisters diagnosed with breast cancer two years apart
'I just want to do everything I can to obviously prolong time and quality of life.'
Councillor braces for more anti-Māori rhetoric
Toni Boynton believes rhetoric will increase as Māori ward referendum approaches.
One person dead after car goes off road in BoP
Emergency services responded to the scene around 9.15am on Grieve Rd in Otakiri.
‘Kick in the guts’: Rates bill shock for commercial property owner
'In one year? What are they thinking?'
'Mighty dream': Bid to build cancer lodge near hospital hits hurdles
Some people 'compromising' on cancer fight due to costs, logistics of getting to Tauranga.
Iconic butcher shop famed for secret sausage recipe faces demolition
'His sausages were sold all over New Zealand and people even took them overseas.'
Watchdog launches probe after Westpac customer loses $323k in scam, bank CEO 'sorry' for huge loss
Westpac's CEO is confident it had acted appropriately and 'exercised our duty of care'.
What’s going on at Whakaari/White Island?
Erupted ash from Whakaari has forced flight cancellations. What can we expect next?
'Broke every bone in his body': Teen survives being hit by two cars
The teen was walking home sober on a rural road at night when he was hit.
'Hope you get what you deserve': Man hit by two vehicles was walking home from 'family event'
'To the other people that left my brother there, I hope you get what you deserve.'
Home Kills film tour brings Waikato and BOP to the big screen
Home Kills film tour hits Waikato, Bay of Plenty, and Coromandel cinemas with Q&A sessions
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.