Emily Longley, 17, was found dead in her boyfriend's bedroom 13 years ago.

One person was taken to hospital with critical injuries.

Putiki Rd residents who agreed to a solar farm in 2021 are having second thoughts.

Grey nomads make up the biggest number of motorhome owners in the country says a local.

Several councillors indicated their wish to remove the dump site from Edgecumbe Domain.

The name did not reflect the culture or natural features of the area, a councillor says.

Former MP's book recognises the prison reform leader's unacknowledged contributions.

A person was airlifted to hospital but sadly died later, police said.

She wants to make it 'easier' for people living in rural communities to get healthcare.

The woman was seriously injured.

The Regional Growth Summit will take place in Whakatāne on Friday.

'I just want to do everything I can to obviously prolong time and quality of life.'

'It's going to be overwhelming for people, especially at that time of the year.'

Toni Boynton believes rhetoric will increase as Māori ward referendum approaches.

Emergency services responded to the scene around 9.15am on Grieve Rd in Otakiri.

'In one year? What are they thinking?'

Steve Wright laid an assault complaint after an altercation at the boat ramp.

'His sausages were sold all over New Zealand and people even took them overseas.'

Erupted ash from Whakaari has forced flight cancellations. What can we expect next?

The teen was walking home sober on a rural road at night when he was hit.

'To the other people that left my brother there, I hope you get what you deserve.'

Recent increased activity could continue for weeks or months scientists say.

The collection where her portrait is displayed is seen by 'millions' of visitors a year.

Councillors voted unanimously to stick with their commitment to Māori wards.

Dairy farmers in the Eastern Bay are paying up to $150,000 a year in targeted rates.

Eruption hazards are 'largely restricted' to the island, GNS Science says.

The marine volcano had a minor eruption on Friday and a 'continuous' eruption on Sunday.

Satellite data showed the plume contained a minor amount of volcanic ash.

The Volcanic Alert Level has now been raised to Level 3.