Algae and storms cause wastewater consent breaches
The district council has engaged a consultant to undertake a review.
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'Social contagion': Victims share the 'devastating' impact of ram raids
Youth have gone from making up 58.5 per cent of ram raid incidents to 71 per cent.
'Time to test myself': Carrington reveals goals as career comes full circle
Alongside her success, Dame Lisa Carrington is also focussed on leaving a legacy.
The home crowd goes Wilde: Olympic medallist's family watch race in New Zealand
'He's only going to get better.'
Former septic tank driver fined for 'deliberate' discharge of thousands of litres of sewage
The smell of sewage pouring into the Orini Canal made passers-by retch.
Whakatāne murder: Fourth man arrested as trio appear in court
Mark Hohua, 48, died shortly after being airlifted to Waikato Hospital.
'Exceptionally concerning': Rest home patient had undiagnosed fracture for three days
The patient suffered from dementia, and could not adequately communicate with staff.
GP denied use of unapproved ivermectin drug to treat
Judge declines to release medicines imported from India.
Soaked! More rain on the way as region breaks July average
A heavy rain watch is in place for later this week.
Missing teen found after fleeing on transtasman flight
The 15yo was believed to be in Whakatāne.
Third man arrested after Whakatāne murder
He is due to appear in Tauranga District Court today.
'Get him, dog': Black hat sparked fight that led to alleged murder, court told
Jamaine Wharton, 31, died of blood loss from being stabbed three times.
Whakatāne pool prompts call to apologise for council 'mistake'
Built in 2017, the pool has been a source of discontent in Whakatāne ever since.
Man found hanging on to boat in river taken to hospital
Emergency services were called around 6.30am.
Whakatāne homicide victim named
The assault happened on June 18, and a man was dropped off at hospital after an attack.
'A bit hot and bothered': She thought she'd won $1200 on Lotto - the prize was $12m
What does she plan to do with all that money?
NZ's most wanted: $50m drug bust fugitive arrested in Spain
EXCLUSIVE: Police seek extradition over 500kg drug shipment smuggled into NZ.
Gyrocopter crash reported to Civil Aviation Authority
Emergency services were called to the crash at 10.40am on Wednesday.
Powerball riches! Lotto winner scoops $12 million
Wednesday night's winner is the ninth Powerball multi-millionaire of 2022.
'What did you say?': Store can't believe they sold $12m Lotto ticket
The prize was made up of Powerball First Division and Lotto First Division.
Advocates share their wishlists for the new Māori Health Authority
'The philosophy is great. We want to see the resourcing to back it up.'
Homicide investigation launched in Whakatāne after assaulted man dies
Police are seeking information from the public to assist their investigation.
'Why is it always the good ones?: Schoolboy killed in horror crash
Keanan was a year 13 student on his way to work experience when he crashed.
'Pretend paramedic' was unlawfully administering drugs to patients
Patients had no idea he was unqualified, a court has heard.
'Not an easy decision': Whakaari/White Island trial venue decided
The trial is likely to attract significant international attention, a lawyer says.
Man arrested after 'prolonged and violent' assault on teen at mall
It followed a public appeal for information issued by police today.
'Shouting, screeching tyres and a thud': Gangs clash in street, man hit by car - witness
The incident happened in Tāneatua, a small Bay of Plenty town.
Get the umbrella ready, winter outlook reveals plenty of rain to come
The outlook comes as autumn was listed as the second-equal warmest on record.
'I will not back off': Councillor defiant amid calls for resignation
'If they have an issue with it, they can take it up with the Local Government Minister.'
Grandma allegedly three times over booze limit on school pick-up run
Police respond to report of swerving vehicle in Edgecumbe.
'I think it's fair': BOP regional councillor moves to Christchurch
Stacey Rose says he will have better time management from the South Island.
'Made my week': Cystic fibrosis sufferer gifted money by stranger
The donor wanted Troy Watson to 'go and have fun' with his friends or family.
Serious crash: Six injured after two vehicles collide near Whakatāne
Fire fighters extricated two people trapped inside vehicles following the crash.
'Fearless': Former All Black 'Red' Conway remembered
Richard 'Red' Conway notably had a broken finger amputated to play for the All Blacks.