Crash driver in serious condition after fleeing from police
Police attempted to stop the vehicle a few minutes prior to crash.
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Eastern Bay of Plenty fatal crash victim named
Police can now name the man who died in a single vehicle crash on State Highway 35.
Rāhui in place at Sullivan Lake after toddler drowning
A rāhui has been placed on Sullivan Lake in Whakatāne.
Moutohorā Island re-opened for tours after man's death
Tours of Moutohorā Island had been suspended after a person was seriously injured.
Council staff hope to meet toddler's family
Whakatāne councillors and staff want to offer condolences to family of drowned toddler.
Family urged to take part in restorative justice
David Cox has pleaded guilty in relation to the deaths of three Rotorua Higgins workers.
Horror crash killed three Rotorua road workers: Man admits careless driving
A man is in Whakatāne District Court in relation to the deaths of three Higgins workers
White Island's crater lake now less likely to overflow
The risk of an overflow at NZ's rowdiest volcano appears to have cooled, scientists say.
Wet weekend: Soggy Easter looming for many
There will be at least one wet day for most places, although some may have two.
Serious truck crash on State Highway 35
The incident is believed to have taken place near the Opotiki area.
1.6 million Kiwis set for tax refunds: Are you one of them?
The Inland Revenue is shutting down its online services from Thursday for a week.
Swimmer snagged in fishing longline at popular beach
Emmeline Taylor was swimming with a friend when she suddenly felt "excruciating pain".
Hunter missing in Te Urewera found
A police officer was flown into the national park to help with the search.
Tourist fatally injured on Moutohorā Island named
Police have named the 73-year-old tourist
Tourist's fatal fall on Moutohorā (Whale) Island
Tourist fell while on a guided trip of Moutohorā Island.
Blaze 'totally destroys' Whakatāne home
Witnesses said within five minutes the house was destroyed
Edgecumbe flood two years on: Loneliness, trauma and hope
The town's 1600 residents have coped in different ways since the major flood.
Man sentenced after beating puppy
CCTV footage showed the man beating the puppy for nine minutes.
Toddler found dead on tidal flats at Little Waihi named as police probe homicide
The 2-year-old's body was found on tidal flats in the close-knit town of Little Waihi
Man charged over deaths of three Bay of Plenty road workers weeps outside court
A man has appeared in court charged with dangerous driving causing death.
Jury deliberates over what role grandmother had before baby died
A jury is deliberating Donna Catherine Parangi part, if any, in a toddler's death.
New World Kawerau closed after fire
A building in the heart of Kawerau's town centre has been saved from fire overnight.
The Chase: 'No quick fix' for pursuits and calls for ban on chases
Police Association has welcomed a major review into pursuits.
Kids seen playing in car where baby Isaiah died
Neighbour sees car baby Isaiah Neil was trapped in with children playing inside it.
Man charged after Whakatāne school lockdown
Court date next week for man charged after reports of a firearm being discharged.
Police pursuits on the rise
Police pursuit data comes ahead of a joint review of pursuits released today.
Baby who died after three hours in hot car: Grandmother 'lied to police'
Manslaughter accused gave a different version of events, High Court hears.
Armed police detain man after lockdown at school
Armed police are in the Bay of Plenty settlement of Thornton.
'Come back my baby': Mum's anguish over hot-car death
Mother of dead baby wailed for him while father showed no emotion, trial witnesses say.
Chances to save baby from a hot car missed by five extra adults
Isaiah Neil was "warm" when an ambulance officer arrived at his house the day he died.