'We're going to die today': Whakaari victims recount the horror visit
The force of the blast pushed hard hats and respirators off the American tourists' faces.
The force of the blast pushed hard hats and respirators off the American tourists' faces.
Katikati growers, farmers and residents discuss water quality with the regional council.
White Island Tours has said it will not be returning to the island.
The island erupted in 2019, killing 22 people and injuring another 25.
The 2023 edition of the Tai Mitchell tournament is being played in Whakatāne.
Strong wind warnings issued for Bay of Plenty and Coromandel.
A homicide investigation was launched after man was found dead.
The 49-year-old was scheduled to appear in Whakatāne District Court today.
Hundreds of motorbikes, cars, utes and vans descended on Whakatāne and Ōpōtiki.
Mongrel Mob Barbarians president Steven Taiatini was killed on Friday in Ōpōtiki.
Mongrel Mob Barbarians president Steven Taiatini was killed on Friday in Ōpōtiki.
CPR was performed but the man died of his injuries.
The charges include kidnapping and aggravated robbery.
A total of 54 submissions were received, 36 of which came from Kawerau.
'The family was told they need to get to Starship as soon as possible.'
Calebh Simpson hid $1.5 million in cash under his bed in a hydraulic compartment.
'We rebuild bodies to restore lives and that’s what we're trying to do.'
Meanwhile, the island's owners have failed in a bid to have their charges thrown out.
GeoNet also uses satellite information and monitoring flights to assess the island.
Man was found with serious injuries in a car park in Whakatāne.
State Highway 2 West has been blocked as emergency service work at the scene.
The 64-year-old was due to appear at Whakatāne District Court on Saturday.
When Pete started building his tiny home he had no idea he was doing anything illegal.
The man was found in the early hours of this morning.
Pro Series drifter Sam West says he's always on the edge of failure.
The region is in clean up mode after days of rain.
Waimana Gorge closed as the clean-up of storm damage continues.
'Dad heard this noise and thought “what was that?'
The Whakatāne River reaches its second warning level - farmers are urged to move stock.