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Trio sentenced for massive tyre dump
The father and daughter had sought discharge without conviction.
More than 200 jobs saved! Region thrilled with mill sale, caution expressed
"This is a welcome development for Whakatāne and the wider Bay of Plenty region."
MP seeks meeting with ministers over Kawerau mill closure
The potential closure of Kawerau's paper mill is a "real blow" to the community.
Council cleans up, investigates plastic spill into Whakatāne River
The discharge of plastic particles was accompanied by a strong sulphur-like smell.
MP steps in to save Whakatāne mill
"This news is devastating for all in the Eastern Bay of Plenty community."
'Only in Ōpōtiki': Walk of shame for emu after runaway escapade
First it was roaming horses. Now Ōpōtiki has its own wandering emu.
Staff to double as Kawerau worm farm expands
Worm farm juggernaut Kawerau Ecocast is already New Zealand's biggest worm farm.
Water appeal: Environment Court 'did not consider local effects', high court hears
Over 100 Ngati Awa whānau gathered in Rotorua yesterday
Farmer loses $5000 worth of sheep in dog attack
Farmer whose sheep were ravaged by a dog last year is again having stock hassled by dogs.
Otakiri protesters raise $35k for water bottling appeal
Iwi and residents file appeal Environment Court decision in the Rotorua High Court.