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Dairy owner shot with BB gun chases off offender
Superette owner shot in neck during attempted robbery - but still chased the fleeing man.
Case called for 24 people charged over Whakatane gang clash
Gang clash has high court sequel.
Submissions close on controversial water-bottling boost
A controversial resource consent application is one step closer to the end.
Demolition works under way in Edgecumbe
Removal and demolition works are well under way on College Rd in Edgecumbe.
Dredging begins in the Kopeopeo Canal
The Kopeopeo Canal Remediation Project has marked a significant milestone.
Meeting Jacinda Ardern tops sick boy's bucket list
At the top of a sick boy's bucket list is meeting Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.
Teen with spinal injuries airlifted after falling off swing
A teen has suffered spinal injuries after a swing broke and he fell on his back.
Woman dead after large tree falls on car in Rotorua
Storm claims first life after tree crushes woman in car.
Pilot Denis Hartley surprised by New Year Honour
Denis Hartley is to become a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit
Rod Farrow's lifetime of fighting fires
Rod Farrow is to receive the Queen's Service Medal.
Rees family to the forefront of superbike series
Whakatane's Tony Rees may be down, but he won't be out for long.
Edgecumbe residents welcome demolition
Edgecumbe families who used to own red-stickered homes are happy to see them go
Dead Kiwi's family need help getting him home by Xmas
Young dad's family is hoping to bury him by Christmas.
Rotorua currently high fire risk
Continued dry weather means much of the region is in high fire danger.
Director of water bottling plant has yet another attempt
The latest proposal would see 18m litres of NZ water a day sent offshore.
Whakatane council building to undergo earthquake strengthening
Work to start next year at an estimated cost of $3m.
Spark closes Whakatane store for safety reasons
Spark says the store does not reach the Spark policy standard for earthquake resiliency.
Regional Council congratulates Maori ward decision
Bay of Plenty Regional Council congratulates Whakatane councillors on Maori ward decision.
Water bottling plant seen as turning point for Murupara
The water bottling operation in Murupara could spell good news for the region.
Whakatane District Council votes in favour of Maori wards
Resolution passed that would enable the establishment of Maori wards.
Two arrested over Whakatane aggravated robbery
The 17-year-old and 19-year-old were arrested this afternoon.
Whakatane dairy robbery: Police seek help from public
Two men with their faces covered and carrying wooden weapons stole cigarettes from dairy.
Robbery at Whakatane dairy
Two men have robbed a Whakatane dairy armed with wooden weapons.
Omaio whanau trust seeks partners to progress kiwifruit opportunity
The land development strategy has the potential to create 100 new jobs for local whanau.
Operator chosen for Kawerau container terminal
ISO Limited has been selected as the operator for Kawerau's planned container terminal.
Matata Rugby Club celebrating 130 years
The Matata Rugby Club is one of the oldest in New Zealand, formed in 1887.
Local Focus: Support for the children of Edgecumbe
Edgecumbe children are returning to their home town. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Support for the children of Edgecumbe
Edgecumbe children are returning to their home town. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Three investigations into train fatality
Police, KiwiRail and transport officials are evidence-collecting at Lambert Rd.
Nine lives lost in horror weekend
The road toll includes a young couple in love, a mother and daughter and a teen boy.
Whakatane truck driver's last clock-in
The truck driver killed in a collision with a train near Kawerau has been named.
Truck driver who died at railway crossing named
The name of the man who died at a railway crossing on Friday has been named.