Whakaari tour companies maintain they were misled by WorkSafe, other govt agencies
Research institute GNS Science will be sentenced separately today.
Research institute GNS Science will be sentenced separately today.
Hampton Downs event to include a special tribute to a fallen champion.
Court hears more from the victims, families and lawyers at the second day of sentencing.
Victims and family members address the court before the hearing moved into its next phase.
Richard Elzer's family speak at the Auckland District Court sentencing.
Family of 23-year-old tour guide broke down in tears as they spoke in court.
Sentencing of companies guilty of safety failings starts today.
'As long as I finish it, that was the goal.'
Records tumble after 'very hot month' across Bay of Plenty.
'It was great to see that a district like Whakatane is getting national recognition.'
It comes as assaults on staff at Bay of Plenty hospitals have been rising.
But host club Pukehina is closing the gap.
Busy weekend for the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter.
Hopefully, it's just the beginning for boutique cruise liners to come to Whakatāne.
'I wouldn’t want anyone to go through it'.
Some residents have come to see the vessel as an eyesore and a potential danger.
Whakatāne District Council impounded over 500 roaming dogs in its last financial year.
Thirteen Lotto players nationally won the Second Division prize money.
'It’s just the best thing that could have ever happened to him.'
Contractors will pause work from midday tomorrow through to 8am on January 8.
Police said 14 of those arrested were gang members or associates.
Locals are asked to expect delays while gang farewells members.
Seven migrants were exploited by the couple in two restaurants over a 12-month period.
A 'gang-related disorder' occurred in the lead-up to the death, police say.
Police said there was a gang-related disorder incident before the man died.
Police have appealed to the public for any information.
“You can’t have your house and your strawberry, too,” says mayor Victor Luca.
One vet says pet owners should not “reward the waistline” with treats.
It’s 'head in the clouds' for one lucky Bay of Plenty couple.
The Whakatāne store owners have now sold an $8.3m-winning ticket to go with a $12.25m win.