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Higgins staff to get counselling
The Rotorua Lakes Council has taken a moment's silence to honour the three men who died
Horror Matatā crash: Firefighters need counselling
The trauma from Tuesday's horror SH2 crash near Matatā has been far-reaching.
Drone footage captures bubbling White Island crater lake
The video shows an eagle-eye view of the slime-green crater lake bubbling aggressively.
Firefighters to receive counselling after 'tragic' SH2 crash
Emergency services who responding to yesterday's SH2's Bay crash are to have counselling.
Witnesses sought as investigations launched into SH2 Matatā crash
Investigations have now been launched into the cause of a crash which killed three people.
'Horrific scene': Workers killed after truck loses control
One of the trucks was so badly damaged it was left 'opened up like a can of sardines'.
Police investigation into shooting in Bay of Plenty ongoing
Police investigation into shooting is ongoing
Bay of Plenty fire crews busy overnight with several crashes
Bay of Plenty fire crews kept busy with several crashes overnight
Bank robbery shooting: Dead Mongrel Mob member on meth, fired at police
The man was shot by officers after reports of family harm incident, bank robbery.
National Geographic moved by Kiwis' welcoming spirit
National Geographic team moved by NZ's welcoming spirit.
House built by students moves to new home
Toi Ohomai charity house moves to new home.
Elephant seal remains in Whakatāne
Momoa the elephant seal has moved away from the limelight but remains in Whakatāne.
Crane to lift truck in fatal crash from river, closing SH2
A truck involved in a fatal crash is being lifted out of a river near Ōpōtiki today.
Rangitāiki River recommendations completed, says council
Regional council has implemented recommendations from flood report.
Occupants narrowly flee vehicle before train hits
The vehicle was found 'wrapped around' an oncoming train.
Obscured sight line issue for truckie killed at rail crossing
Report into the death of Waste Management driver Wayne Faga released today.
Colour-coded recycling bins come to Whakatāne streets
A recycling trial will begin this month in Whakatāne.
Study looking for pregnant women
A university is looking for local pregnant women to participate in a study.
Motorcycle warning from police after deaths in the Bay of Plenty
Police urge extra caution with more motorcycles on the road.
Māori artist urges women to speak up
Mana wahine is inspiration behind her Waitangi artwork. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Motorcyclists die in horror weekend on Bay roads
Police are investigating both crashes
Elephant seal still resident in Whakatāne
Momoa the elephant seal remains in Whakatāne.
Round the clock surveillance for Momoa
Momoa has spent most of the past month on the shores of the Whakatāne River mouth.
'Intense' fire at Matata
Rural Fire controller: "The wind was driving the fire. It would have kept going."
Bay of Plenty measles cases confirmed
Two cases of measles in Bay of Plenty confirmed.
Cyclist in Ōhope crash dies from injuries
Police say Max Kerrison, a cyclist who was involved in a crash on Saturday, has died.
'Got the heart rate going': Swimmer makes way back to beach after shark sighting
A Rotorua man tells of having to swim past sharks to reach the shore.
Cyclist resuscitated by surf lifesavers after crash with car
Beach umbrellas were used as a tent in the soaring heat to work on the injured cyclist.
Cyclist in critical condition after Ōhope crash
The crash involved a car, and it happened on West End Road in the beach carpark.
Seal of approval: Momoa is back in Whakatāne!
Momoa has been snapped soaking in the sun at the Whakatāne Yacht Club.
One man critical after car and bike incident in Ōhope
One male has been taken to Whākatane Hospital in a critical condition.
Theia to headline Whakatāne Seafood Festival
Kiwi pop artist Theia set to headline the first ever Whakatāne's Seafood Festival.
Good behaviour in water welcome after last year's figures
People's water safety has been good so far this season out on Rotorua lakes.