Loaded guns, 11,000 cannabis plants, 4kg of edibles seized in raid on gang lands
Police arrested 25 people in the five-day operation.
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Crash with car kills motorcyclist
There has been a fatal crash in the Bay of Plenty, killing one.
Water company wins award as it awaits supreme court decision
Local iwi and community groups opposed consents granted to expand the operation.
Harbourmaster stops 'calling the bar' service
The Harbourmaster says the skipper is best placed to decide to cross the bar.
Whakaari: Island's owners say they have no insurance to fund victims' reparations
Twenty-two people died and 25 others were injured when the island erupted in 2019.
Whakaari/White Island: Tour company cannot afford $517k fine, likely to close
Twenty-two people died and 25 others were injured when the island erupted in 2019.
Whakaari eruptions victims awarded more than $10m in reparations
Twenty-two people died in the eruption and 25 others were injured in 2019.
Whakaari tour companies maintain they were misled by WorkSafe, other govt agencies
Research institute GNS Science will be sentenced separately today.
Young rider to be remembered with special Hampton Downs tribute
Hampton Downs event to include a special tribute to a fallen champion.
Whakaari defendant seeks up to 55pc reduction in fine for guilty plea
Court hears more from the victims, families and lawyers at the second day of sentencing.
‘You cannot mend a mother’s broken heart’: White Island victim's mum speaks of grief
Victims and family members address the court before the hearing moved into its next phase.
Whakaari eruption victims’ families - ‘I feel like a victim of negligence’
Richard Elzer's family speak at the Auckland District Court sentencing.
Pain of son's death at Whakaari 'never goes away'
Family of 23-year-old tour guide broke down in tears as they spoke in court.
Whakaari survivors to tell of life-changing effects of tragedy
Sentencing of companies guilty of safety failings starts today.
'Tears' on the start line: Athlete finishes 243km race to celebrate transplant
'As long as I finish it, that was the goal.'
Muggy nights: Major retailer running low on fans as temperatures soar
Records tumble after 'very hot month' across Bay of Plenty.
They gave her a new liver as a baby - 30 years later she's racing 243km to celebrate
'Despite everything I’ve been through with my health, look how far I’ve come.'
Community meeting held in living room, council warned to stop 'wasteful spending'
The meeting, held in a community watchdog's living room, was standing room only.
Ōhope no longer best kept secret as it scoops another title
'It was great to see that a district like Whakatane is getting national recognition.'
'Your confidence takes a hammering': Nurse speaks out about verbal abuse from patients
It comes as assaults on staff at Bay of Plenty hospitals have been rising.
Whakatāne take honours at Harris Cup Carnival
But host club Pukehina is closing the gap.
'Significant height': Two people rescued after separate falls
Busy weekend for the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter.
Spectacular sight as luxury ship docks off BoP coast
Hopefully, it's just the beginning for boutique cruise liners to come to Whakatāne.
'Emergency': How getting strep throat led to three open-heart surgeries
'I wouldn’t want anyone to go through it'.
Mystery boat a ‘blight’ on small town’s main street
Some residents have come to see the vessel as an eyesore and a potential danger.
Cherished pets reportedly killed by roaming dogs over holiday period
Whakatāne District Council impounded over 500 roaming dogs in its last financial year.
Check your tickets! Three BOP Lotto players win $19k
Thirteen Lotto players nationally won the Second Division prize money.
Kaimai crash kills Whakatāne couple, 4-year-old son survives
'It’s going to hurt him for a long time ... for two young lives to be taken so tragically'
Police release names of pair who died in Kaimai crash
Inquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.
From 'preparing for his last days' to planning a 21st: How a 'miracle' drug has changed lives
'It’s just the best thing that could have ever happened to him.'
Bay of Plenty roadworks: A summer holiday guide
Contractors will pause work from midday tomorrow through to 8am on January 8.
Whakatāne gang funeral: Police make 15 arrests, seize guns, knives, knuckle duster
Police said 14 of those arrested were gang members or associates.
'Large gang presence’: Extra police for two gang funerals in Whakatāne
Locals are asked to expect delays while gang farewells members.
Felt 'like a slave': Ex-restaurateurs to pay $423k for exploiting migrant workers
Seven migrants were exploited by the couple in two restaurants over a 12-month period.