Murderous May: Spike in homicides following Covid-19 lockdown
Thirteen people have been killed by others since Covid-19 level 4 lockdown ended.
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Big Read: Two dead as mayhem comes out of lockdown
Out of lockdown, violence has returned with a month of murderous mayhem.
Waihau Bay murder-accused appears in court
The 56-year-old was arrested at the scene after police were called at 1.30am yesterday.
School pupils, whānau resilient after eight weeks at home
Teacher Sandy Bornholdt said "it wasn't 'just in case' learning it was 'just in time'".
Device delivery to at-home learners was 'logistical nightmare' principals say
Students finally get their learn-at-home devices - when they return to school.
Local Focus: Kawerau, Whakatāne and Ōpōtiki on the road to recovery
Eastern Bay towns working together to succeed. Made with funding by NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Kawerau, Whakatāne and Ōpōtiki on the road to recovery
Eastern Bay towns working together to succeed. Made with funding by NZ On Air.
Covid-19: Pop-up testing clinics at Tōrere and Ōpape marae
The pop-ups provide a kaupapa Māori service to small and rural communities.
Limits on access into Eastern Bay of Plenty rohe
Limitations will be placed on people moving into and out of the Te Whānau a Apanui rohe.
Police, local council assist as Te Whānau-ā-Apanui iwi shuts its doors to outsiders
Outsiders are barred from Te Whānau-ā-Apanui territory from midnight March 25 onwards.
Local Focus: Dancing in the streets of Ōpōtiki after PGF announcement
Mayor Riesterer celebrating $79.4 million for harbour. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Dancing in the streets of Ōpōtiki after PGF announcement
The town's harbour is receiving a $79.4 million boost. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Regional riches: Seafood, roads the big winners in $190m 'upgrade' funding
Eastern Bay of Plenty is the big winner in a new round of regional services funding.
Rawiri Waititi to stand for Māori Party in Waiariki
The 39-year-old's candidacy was today confirmed in Rotorua.
Birthing unit in Ōpōtiki reopened but not staffed overnight
Some Ōpōtiki women are worried they will be left waiting in a dark carpark.
Ōpōtiki to officially gain macrons: 'It's business as usual' says mayor
District name now aligns with name of the town.
'Inhumane': Kiwi woman's heartbreak after losing child, husband deported
The couple have been locked in a two-year battle with Immigration NZ.
Rescued twice in three days: Bay of Plenty yachties' disastrous week at sea
Two people on a yacht had to be rescued a second time this week.
'New Zealand-ception': clouds assemble into the shape of Aotearoa
A familiar shape formed in the skies above Ōpōtiki, Bay of Plenty.
Person 'dragged' by horse at rodeo
One person was taken to Whakatāne Hospital with serious injuries.
White Island tragedy a century ago: No one knew of volcano deaths for 9 days
Eleven men were killed by volcanic torrent 100 years ago at sulphur-mining island.
Police error: Crash victim alive after incorrect reports of death
The crash happened at State Highway 35 Tirohanga.
'Incredibly traumatic': Nana's belongings vanish from car after she dies in fatal smash
Vehicle wreckage and roadside searched but to no avail.
'Good luck': Gang leader rubbishes National's plans
'Are we not allowed to spend time with our own family members?'
Two dead in horror crash: Motorists raced to help injured
A number of people have been injured in a crash in Bay of Plenty.
School response surprises Coroner after teen's fatal fall
Te Hawiki Hona Kiri Te Amo, 16, had a non-survivable head injury.
Firefighters rescue sheltering dog from Torere blaze
A dog in a kennel was found surrounded by a burning building, fences and grass.
Blaze destroys sheds, caravans and single-storey home
About 20 firefighters fought a blaze in Ōpōtiki which caused extensive property damage.
Man jailed for brutal murder of partner loses appeal
Appeal declined for man serving life imprisonment for murder of partner.
Inside the Mob: How one gang chapter is trying to rid itself of meth
'It could ruin us. The last 36 years is just going to go down the drain.'
'Boy' star in clip for Te Wiki o te Reo Māori
"It is awesome to see everyone getting into it, wanting to learn the language."
Car vs pedestrian: One dead after fatal crash at Opotiki
A person has died after being hit by a car at Opotiki.
New-wave research: $11.5m mega-project to shed light on NZ's changing oceans
An $11.5m project will take a closer look at NZ's vast and fast-changing marine estate.
