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State Highway 2 reopens at Taneatua after car hits bridge
Motorists are asked to take alternative routes.
Tinder swindler: Victim traumatised, feels like a failure after sex-money scam
The victim, a father-of-two, thought he was chatting with an alluring blonde.
'I can't do anything': Woman's painful wait for surgery
The 67-year-old Katikati woman says the pain has made her feel “older than my years”.
Closing time: How Eastern Bay councils' policy could affect last call
Alcohol sale hours could become standardised across the region if the policy is adopted.
Plea for separate Whakaari/White Island trial rejected by judge
'Everyone has already waited far too long,' the judge said.
Hillside of privet nothing to sneeze at, says BOP council
The council has come under pressure to eradicate the pest plant from an escarpment.
Whakatāne stopbanks not fit to stop flooding, council told
How close the city came to flooding when Edgecumbe did has accelerated the works.
All you need to know about the BOP state of emergency
Bay of Plenty Civil Defence announced a region-wide state of emergency on Monday.
‘Thank you Jacinda’: Man’s roadside stance against hate directed at ex-PM
Dave Stewart has been spurred by the hate and vitriol directed at Jacinda Ardern.
Charlotte Knight's engineering Triumphs
Charlotte Knight has hopes of setting a land speed record.
Review: White Island documentary highlights the power of the community
Minute-by-minute footage takes viewers from the comfort of their homes to the volcano.
Review: White Island documentary highlights the power of the community
Minute-by-minute footage takes viewers from the comfort of their homes to the volcano.
Lots to do and four months wasted by mayor’s changes, says councillor
“Frankly, it’s been a bit of a shambles,” says a disgruntled Whakatāne councillor.
‘Right-hand man’: Meth delivery driver hid drugs and money in parents' house
Ben Howe was involved in the manufacture of more than 2kg of meth.
Australian families of eruption victims attend Whakaari memorial
'You will be part of this whare as long as this whare stands.'
Cystic fibrosis: Funding of life-extending drug Trikafta proposed to start in April
Funding of Trikafta will be for those aged 6 and older who meet certain criteria.
Lucky winner pockets $5.5m in Powerball draw
The win comes just a week after a massive $24m Powerball prize.
Tinder swindler: He posed as a cop and conned a real one
Three victims fleeced of thousands of dollars
'We’re going to die on our honeymoon': Netflix's new DiCaprio-produced doco on Whakaari eruption
The trailer features interviews with survivors of the 2019 disaster.
‘Annus horribilis’ of roading resilience – Waka Kotahi
'It’s no secret we’ve got some pothole issues at the moment.'
Police did not delay in responding to fatal stabbing - watchdog
A man was fatally stabbed at the property later the same afternoon.
'Humble' unsung hero of Whakaari/White Island eruption honoured by family after death
'If it wasn't for Jason doing what he did, [some of the injured] would have died.'
Road still closed after 'very large slip' on SH2 in Ōpōtiki
The road will remain closed overnight.
'A true leader': First wāhine Māori marine professor welcomed
Kura Paul-Burke is one of only three Māori marine professors in New Zealand.
Whakaari owners to face trial next year over fatal volcanic eruption
Owners of White Island claim they did try to ensure the safety of others on the island.
Matata crash kills one, injures two, motorists asked to avoid area
The crash occurred just after 9pm tonight on SH2 in Matata.
New MOU signed to help address palliative care shortage in the Eastern Bay
A scholarship for Te Ōhanga Mataora: Bachelor of Health Science Māori Nursing students.
'Cruel and heartless': $52k annual tax on 'miracle drug' slammed
'We will do anything to keep our boy alive but ... detest having to pay tax to do so.'
Dog left hanging in tree, SPCA appeals for information
The dog was discovered on August 21 and the SPCA has already sought information.
What's going on at Whakaari/White Island? Large plumes spotted from volcano
People have reported seeing large plumes rise high above the volcano.
'A step forward': Cystic fibrosis community excited, hopeful for 'miracle' drug funding
One man said it would be a "totally different world" if the drug was funded.
Meth dealer hid $1.5m in cash in hydraulically-operated case under bed
Calebh Simpson was sentenced to 12 years in prison on Friday.
The spectacular NZ forest flying under the radar
It boasts giant trees and leafy trails, but many keen walkers don't know about it.