Bay of Plenty's waterways have been "very busy" so far.

A woman has been charged with assaulting with a weapon.

15-year-old relied on strength of his legs to bring in big fish.

The man was found injured at the intersection of Newall and Whittaker Sts.

The shark had been taking the advice of lifeguards and swimming in between the flags.

Emergency services were called to a property following a disorder incident on December 24.

The annual Summercross event was held near Matata on Sunday.

"Nothing good happens after midnight."

Salt Air Surf owners awoke to a nasty surprise this morning.

The case will be heard in March next year.

Points leaders changed in several classes after round two at Manfeild at the weekend.

It has been a long, hard year for the Bay of Plenty water bottling plant.

It's designed for people looking for employment in the health sector.

Six Lotto players won a share of second division.

Today marks the one-year anniversary of the fatal eruption.

Some businesses in the Whakatāne region are expecting a bumper summer.

'We just stayed there for a couple of hours waiting for anyone to come back.'

The eruption "weighs heavily on the iwi".

Nearly one year after the unthinkable event, staff open up about the response.

The signing followed approval by 91 per cent of iwi members.

The two-car crash happened about 5.50pm

Fire crews were called to the scene about 11.30pm.

Tourists have not been back to the island since the eruption on December 9 last year.

WorkSafe revealed details relating to its investigation into the tragedy.

Forty-seven people were on the island when it erupted on December 9 last year.

Damon Rees impressed during his debut season in the British Superstock 1000 Championship.

The immediate safety actions are expected to cost less than $10,000.

Man accused of fatal stabbing appeared in court.