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One critical after reported altercation in BoP
Police tape is surrounding a service station.
'I did not do that, sir': Five cousins say man sexually abused them, including after church
One aunty said when she was told of the alleged abuse, she read Bible verses to the man.
Meet the 'skaterboy' from Kawerau who paints superheroes around the world
Kiwi artist who paints life-like portraits on buildings around the world.
Arson attack at a Kawerau school under investigation
A Kawerau school's playground fire is being treated as an arson.
The town that has had a ‘gutsful’ of New Zealand’s biggest worm farm
A Kawerau resident describes the smell wafting over the town as 'pungent, raw sewage'.
Close call for three swimmers rescued from Queenstown river by police
They entered the river and were immediately caught in danger.
Party like the public service: What councils did for Christmas
Some opted for a Kiwi classic.
Concerns for wellbeing of 74-year-old last seen a week ago
He was last seen on November 30.
Māori ward decision greeted with strong emotion
There were hugs and tears of joy in the council chamber.
Through the mill: $11m 'fire sale' for closed Tasman paper plant
About 160 workers were made redundant when the mill closed in 2021.
Eastland taps into NZGIF funding for geothermal project
The NZGIF will lend up to $25m to Eastland Generation for its geothermal project.
Korrey Whyman murder case: Man pleads not guilty
A man charged with murdering the Kawerau mum has appeared in the High Court.
'Like slime': The Bay of Plenty town grossed out by dirty tap water
Bay of Plenty town angry and frustrated at rusty brown water supply.
School tragedy: Popular teen drowned during snorkelling lesson
Ethan Fitzpatrick was in the water with other students when he got into trouble.
Police warn community after 'suspicious' man approaches multiple women
Kawerau police are making inquiries, particularly in the areas surrounding Stoneham Walk.
Arrests after police car allegedly shot at in Bay of Plenty
Police were not ruling out further arrests.
The BoP town being hit hard by nationwide GP shortage
Locals are losing patience with the delays they face for treatment.
'Essential safety work' finishes: Kawerau WINZ office to re-open six weeks early
The service centre in closed suddenly on March 27 for seismic work.
Kawerau quakes: Residents leave town as damage assessed
Mayor Faylene Tunui described Saturday as “a rough day”.
Earthquakes plaguing Bay of Plenty residents could continue for weeks
Hundreds of tremors have been occurring over the last few days.
'Best time ever': Expert on why house prices falling is a good thing
Demand is expected to drain from the housing market in the coming months.
Train derailment impacts Kawerau industry
'The question on everyone’s lips is how long it’s going to take to get running again.'
'Don't put it off': Cancer survivor's message as low screening rates in Bay revealed
Keitha Wineti-Guttill had no breast cancer symptoms, but was diagnosed in June 2020
Police officer justified in firing some shots at fleeing prisoner, but not all
The officer fired nine shots at the man, including three into the back of his stolen car.
'Pretty scary': Manhunt after gunpoint robbery of security van, guards at ATM
Police have since said they were now following 'strong lines of inquiry'.
Toilet paper workers' stoush: Fresh negotiations as shortages felt
Kawerau's Essity mill's 145 workers have been locked out since August 9 without pay.
Locked-out Purex employees threatened with $500,000 fine after strike
The company has threatened 67 employees to pay almost $550,000 in damages.