Future of Kawerau mill 'up in the air', job losses feared
About 160 people work at the mill, a major employer in the small town.
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Whakaari / White Island tragedy: DoC rules would have saved lives
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'Horrific damage' after car crashes into Awakeri Store
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Father jailed for life for murdering 2-year-old daughter in river
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A front moving over central North Island is bringing periods of heavy rain with it.
Welcome to Whakatāne: All Blacks flocked by fans
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Local Focus: Can taxing the rich more help poor people escape poverty?
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'Hugely exciting' All Blacks visit begins
"Some of the smallest areas in New Zealand have the heartiest rugby fans."
All Blacks to train in Whakatāne
"We can't wait to show them our manaakitanga and host them in our rohe."
Terror in the dark: Kiwi caught in wildfire
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'Remarkable' forgiveness for driver who injured eight victims
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New Zealand or Aotearoa? The Bay reacts to Māori Party policy
"Why is it even an issue, is the real question it raises for me."
It's not over: DHB pharmacy workers walking off the job for pay equity
The full strike will see no service from any Apex union pharmacy worker.
Māori Language Week: Riapo Panapa - filling a void with te reo
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Better future for inanga (whitebait) on the Whakatāne River
New whitebait ponds and spawning habitat were built in the river berm.
Fatal Whakaari/White Island eruption still on my mind – Ardern
Ardern says first scenes she saw of first responders at work still lingered in her mind.
Judith Collins wants Royal Commission into Whaakari/White Island disaster
Jacinda Ardern wants to wait for the findings of the Worksafe and Coroner investigations.
PM campaign: 'Hijacked' Whakatāne community told to 'take time' in healing
The visit marked nine months, to the day, since the eruption.
Matariki public holiday: Some overjoyed by election promise but others not so much
A 'nice idea' with 'hopeless timing', according to one local former National Party leader
Covid 19 coronavirus: Govt resources sought to back iwi on the ground
'Give the resources to the communities to look after themselves.'
'An insult to those who died': Bridges scolds White Island ministerial advice
Inquiry independence from Government 'critically important' says National MP.
'Frustrated' pharmacists and nurses strike for pay parity
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New jobs, new skills in Whakatāne
The Provincial Growth Fund is helping Whakatāne locals find work.
Council: 'Bay faring better than most' in Covid economic impact
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Untapped aquaculture resources explored at iwi meeting
Hatcheries, aquaculture technology and workforce training explored.