'Got the heart rate going': Swimmer makes way back to beach after shark sighting
A Rotorua man tells of having to swim past sharks to reach the shore.
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Cyclist resuscitated by surf lifesavers after crash with car
Beach umbrellas were used as a tent in the soaring heat to work on the injured cyclist.
Sixteen deaths from adverse and mental health events
Fourteen of the deaths related to mental health events over a period of 18 months.
Firefighter collapses while battling large scrub fire
A firefighter collapsed of exhaustion battling a scrub fire near Tawera this afternoon.
One seriously injured after car rolls near Kawerau
A car has rolled on State Highway 30 at Rotoma and there a reports a person is trapped.
Elephant seal departs Whakatāne for deeper water
Momoa the elephant seal has not been seen for a week.
Cosmic light 'once-in-a-lifetime' experience for local skywatchers
A cosmic shower of light has been described as "once in a lifetime" experience.
Momoa the elephant seal still drawing a crowd
Momoa the elephant seal remains in Whakatāne and is enjoying the crowds
Elephant seal draws Whakatāne crowds
An elephant seal has been spotted at different Eastern Bay beaches this week.
Christmas Day celebrations turn to horror after house ransacked
Burglary breaks hearts of homeowners after house ransacked, sentimental items destroyed.
Christmas rain, but it's getting better
Today is looking brighter; long fine spells are expected over much of the North Island.
Police treating Taneatua station fire as suspicious
Police are investigating the cause of the fire that damaged the Taneatua police station.
$25m announced for Eastern Bay
More than $25m of funding has been announced for Eastern Bay of Plenty
'If I can't have her no one will' - killer's words days earlier
Flint Wallace told friends before the shooting that if he couldn't have her, no one would.
Grace Millane vigil unites sorrow of two fathers
Dad of murder victim Emily Longley pays respects to slain British backpacker.
Severe thunderstorm watch for Bay of Plenty
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for the Bay of Plenty today.
Newly installed bronze kiwi statues damaged
A bronze kiwi statue, part of Whakatāne's new Kiwi Wandering Trail, has been damaged.
Whakatāne mayor won't seek re-election
Whakatāne District Mayor Tony Bonne has announced his retirement.
Historic Ōpōtiki death now treated as homicide
Police are now treating a death of an Ōpōtiki man in 2016 as a homicide.
White Island's crater lake could soon overflow
White Island's rising crater lake could overflow midway through next year, scientists say.
Serious injuries in crash involving tractor
Crash between a tractor and a car near Matata in the Bay of Plenty tonight.
DHB takes midwife union dispute to ERA
The two parties are embroiled in a long-running pay dispute
Stellar line-up for Kawerau Christmas in the Park
Kawerau Christmas in the Park have revealed this years stellar line up.
A troubled life and 'absolutely preventable' death
It's been 2 years since a toddler watched her mum beaten to death. This is Marie's story.
'Ludicrous' - other councils on begging bylaw
'If they can make it stick we may follow suit'
Solar panels to reveal if Ōhope Beach School is the sunniest
Pupils of Ōhope Beach School are tracking their solar energy.
Man charged with murder after crash victim dies
The victim was hit by a car in Howell Rd on Monday November 12.
Watch: Strange 8m long sea creature stuns NZ divers
Divers capture footage of surprise encounter with bizarre rare sea creature.
Jacinda Ardern addresses Immigration Minister's future
Ardern told reporters today that her minister's position was not in jeopardy.
Woman attacked by dogs in critical but stable condition
The 60-year-old Opotiki woman was attacked by the dogs in the town of Te Kaha.
Baby plucked from sea: Angler thought it was a doll
The 18-month-old bub had escaped from his parents' nearby tent.
Police release name of person killed in BOP crash
Police have released the name of the person who died in a crash on SH2 on Friday.