$5m funding package to support Whakatāne businesses
The funding will support businesses most affected by Whakaari/White Island eruption.
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Thunderstorm watch for the Bay of Plenty as rain sets in
Buckle down for some wet and wild activity throughout the Bay of Plenty tonight.
White Island eruption: The dead, the missing and the injured
The dead, the missing and the injured after the Whakaari/White Island eruption.
White Island eruption: Kiwi guide one of two unrecovered bodies
A Kiwi tour guide is one of two people still missing on White Island.
White Island eruption: Family contacts maritime lawyer about legal options
A US Maritime lawyer says he has been contacted by a family about suing a cruise liner.
White Island eruption: Defence boss' fears for recovery heroes
Defence boss speaks about heroic soldiers and their battle to bring Whakaari victims home.
'They kept calling their names': Emotions high as ship docks
Returning passengers said unnerving clues made them realise tourists wouldn't return.
Government still mulling White Island probe
Prime Minister has announced a $5m fund for businesses in Whakatāne and Westland.
White Island eruption: ex-mayor wants tours to continue
"It has major ramifications if they're shut." Ex-Whakatāne mayor Tony Bonne
Wet and wild: Thunderstorms to batter the Bay of Plenty
The dismal weather was brought on by a low over the Tasman Sea.
'One day at a time': American couple in good spirits despite multiple surgeries
"We can't thank everyone enough for the overwhelming love and support."
15th person dies after White Island eruption
Police confirm the death of Australian Krystal Browitt in the White Island eruption.
Tears and silent sobs: 'Devastation' hangs over families and Whakatāne
Six bodies were retrieved from White Island yesterday as families waited for their return.
White Island guide was a hero who had previously saved lives
"I'm indebted to the lad after what he did that day," father says.
A land of unrest - our explosive neighbours
Volcanoes shape our past, present and will likely shape our future, say experts.
Son tells of 'long road ahead' for parents with 50% burns
Aussie couple Nick and Marion London potentially face months of recovery in hospital.
White Island tragedy: Search for final two bodies to continue at dawn
Six bodies recovered, as police dive squad will continue search.
White Island eruption: More than $200,000 raised for victims and families
"NZ is behind you. Get well and get back to doing what you love."
White Island tragedy: Business-as-usual for Bay geothermal tourist attractions
'Safety should be a fluid thing and you should always be looking for ways to improve it.'
Six bodies removed as operation continues for two others
Six bodies are due to be airlifted off Whakaari/ White Island, police say.
Whakatāne Hospital staff 'overwhelmed' with love and support since eruption
Whakatāne Hospital staff had been deeply affected by what they saw.
More than $73,000 raised for teen guide with severe burns
More than $73,000 has been raised for Jake Milbank, one of the White Island victims.
'We have a plan' - experts to brave volatile White Island
Police Deputy Commissioner Mike Clement told media: "We have a plan."
White Island: RAAF's flying ICUs get burned Aussies home
7 patients have been flown to Sydney or Melbourne, with another 6 to be transferred today.
White Island Eruption: Police face 'trade-offs' as they consider recovery options
'At no time in the last two years has the risk of further eruption been greater.'
White Island: Second Kiwi guide fighting for her life
"She would always make the effort to help others and leave herself to last."
Bodies have been pinpointed on and around White Island
Six of the eight bodies to be retrieved from Whakaari can be seen from the air.
'Come home Tip': Victims' families left on the shore to stare out to sea
To anyone who didn't know, the space would be postcard perfect, writes Anna Leask.
Police may seek families' consent for high-speed White Island recovery mission
Police are considering a range of recovery options.
White Island tragedy a century ago: No one knew of volcano deaths for 9 days
Eleven men were killed by volcanic torrent 100 years ago at sulphur-mining island.
White Island: Donations pour in to help families and victims of eruption
GoFundMe says it is monitoring and ensure funds reach the intended place.
White Island: Father of injured American newlywed lands in Auckland
Injured couple Lauren Urey and her husband Mathew Urey were married in October.
Prof says tourists need to be warned about NZ
Professor of tourism says NZ has its fair share of accidents in the sector.