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Hospital havoc: Disruption as local radiographers walk off the job
The 24-hour strike started at 7am this morning, with another planned for Wednesday
Toi Iti's freshwater kaitiakitanga focus
Toi Iti, son of activist Tāme Iti, has won the Kōhi Māori seat.
Eastern Bay results: Turner elected as Whakatāne mayor
Whakatāne's new mayor is Judy Turner, preliminary results suggest.
Toi Iti, son of Tāme Iti, wins regional council spot
Tīpene Marr previously held the seat.
Wild weather: Heavy rain to hit the Bay tomorrow
The eastern ranges of the Bay of Plenty are expected to be the hardest hit
Life-saving bone marrow match for Kawerau's Victor Richmond
Hori Richmond found to be a bone marrow match for brother Victor.
Watch: Car goes over ditch trying to outrun police
"You could hear the ticking in the video of the electric fence."
Man charged with assault after fatal stabbing in Edgecumbe
A 23-year-old is due to appear in Whakatane District Court tomorrow.
Fatal stabbing in Edgecumbe
Officers were called to the scene of an assault on Hydro Rd
Bay tourism operators awarded for work in sustainability
The operators were awarded at the Sustainability Innovation Awards
Whakaari grumbles: Geyser-like explosions recorded in crater
The burst came as a result of the rising crater lake drowning active vents
Armed robbers storm dairy for second time
Offenders entered the Galway Street dairy about 8.15pm last night
'That boy was our world': Young ambulance officer dies on the job
Liam Harpur was 23 years old when he suddenly died this week.
Fish for Gold: 'Lucky dip' for $10,000 trout next month
Anglers will wet their lines to catch prize-winning trout carrying white-coloured tags.
Man arrested after Bay of Plenty school lockdown
Officers were in place between Amokura and Station Rds.
For sale: Judge orders assets of Mob president to be sold before meth trial
Judge orders sale of gang president's $90,000 truck but not his 'relatively rare' car.
Volcanix captain urges women to cast away self-doubt
Christie Yule is an advocate for women trying "men's" roles.
Shots fired from a vehicle in Whakatāne this afternoon
There was a heavy police presence in Thornton.
Bay of Plenty go down to Wellington in tough clashes
The Bay of Plenty Volcanix lost in the final minutes of their match against Wellington.
Severe weather: King tides and heavy downpours to strike the Bay
A severe weather warning was issued for the Bay of Plenty and for Rotorua
Teen multisporter collapses during China race
The top young Whakatāne multisport racer has woken from an induced coma.
Harbourside premier netball final a clash of styles
Tauranga Sports will play Paroa in the Women's Premier League first division netball
Bay rakes in $77m of tourist spending
The area includes Tauranga City, Western Bay of Plenty District and Whakatāne District.
Pedestrian struck by car taken to hospital in Whakatāne
Police say the pedestrian had "three or four" minor injuries.
Missing man Joseph Webb's family 'desperate' to hear from him
Police are still looking for missing man Joseph Webb.
Plans afoot to build 'huge' new boat harbour on Whakatāne River
A site for a new boat harbour on Whakatāne River has been pitched.
Waaka's injury comeback nears completion
Whakatāne's Stacey Waaka is raring to go after a four-month injury lay off.
Lane blocked after car collides with trailer in Matatā
No one was injured but one lane of Pākehā St was blocked.
Māori stroke survivor to inspire others at Waiariki conference
Awhi Mai Stroke Trust hope the hui will discuss survivors' struggles and how to help them.
Apparent ram raids target Bay of Plenty stores
A report to police said a car had driven through the window and the property was burgled.
Hayden Wilde takes big step towards Tokyo Olympic Games
Hayden Wilde is moving forward after his bronze medal at an Olympic test event