Police target drugs in Eastern BOP raids
Police are executing a number of search warrants in Eastern Bay of Plenty today.
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Person dies after falling down lift shaft in Ohope
Emergency services attended the incident on Pohutukawa Ave at around 5.10pm.
Police name Pukehina crash victims
The two people killed in a crash on SH2 last week have today been named.
Pak'nSave staff to strike over minimum wage dispute
First Union claims workers are on minimum wage regardless of skills and experience.
Police appeal for information after Ōpōtiki teen stabbing
An 18 year old was left with stab wounds to his upper body after an assault in Ōpōtiki.
Dairy farm faces hefty fine after illegal effluent discharge
Bay of Plenty dairy farm faces a hefty fine after effluent flowed into a nearby stream
Logistics firm admits contaminated water discharge
Waste water discharge results in Bay of Plenty Regional Council prosecution
Whakatane cafe shooter jailed for 5 years
Redmond Eruera Huirua, of Whakatane, fired his shotgun at members of the public twice.
'She'd go to the moon for her grandkids': Slain grandma 'just loved life'
Leigh Wallace's son has reflected her life after she died today near Ōtorohanga.
Woman killed in shooting was grandmother
Fatally shot woman was a mother-of-four and grandmother from Whakatane.
SH35 between Ōpо̄tiki and Gisborne reopens after large slip
NZTA are advising drivers to take extra care due to adverse weather conditions.
Police release name of Lake Matahina fatal crash victim
A 38 year old Te Teko woman died in a crash near Lake Matahina yesterday.
'Stress and distress': The NZ workplace where no one gave a positive mark
"Immense workload", safety fears and "awful accommodation" concerns in critical report.
Searching for Nigel: Family's heartbreaking hunt for answers
A family opens up to Steve Braunias about their search for answers over son's vanishing.
BOP man recognised by US environmental association
Waimana local recognised for environment education work.
Tornado terror: 'The whole roof was spinning around, I said run!'
Terrified family scurry into the basement as their house is torn apart by nature's fury.
Watch: Terrifying twister scatters building debris
Another 20 were assessed to have minor damage following a tornado.
Hopes for ill Whakatane girl, 11, to be home in two weeks
It's hoped Whakatane girl Alyssa Ledbetter will be home from the US in about two weeks.
Kiwi girl suffers life-changing brain injury in US swim
Trip to the US was meant to be a family holiday of a lifetime.
The day a river claimed 18 lives
Sixteen children and two adults came to grief in the Motu River 118 years ago today.
Government invests in tackling youth unemployment in Eastern Bay of Plenty
Further $3.08 million investment to tackle youth unemployment in the Eastern Bay.
Police accused of 'child abuse' after mother arrested
The man claimed they were left in the car for "two or three hours" without food or water.
New Anzac memorial honours Kiwi heroes
Words of Kiwi soldier can be heard at memorial at Maryborough, Queensland.
'Bear bait' - Kiwi kayaker paddles for life as grizzly gives chase
Jono Smith was almost bear bait after the Kiwi kayaker was chased down by a grizzly bear.
Killer of pregnant woman not guilty by reason of insanity
Man who killed father's partner thought he was possessed by devil, then decapitated sheep.
Man jailed six years for manslaughter of Don Turei Jr
Andrea Taiapa was sentenced to six years and four months imprisonment for manslaughter.
'Not one dreamed of leaving his post'
Heroic efforts of Kiwi troops at Gallipoli honoured in new Anzac memorial.
Waimana Gorge near Whakatane closed after slip
A large slip blocked the road late last night
Reports of thick fog at site where car and train collided
The collision happened just before 8.30am and a person was seriously injured in the crash.
Flood watch as king tides meet big swells
Roads could be affected a low pressure system brings wind and rain to the North Island.
Mixed bag of verdicts for gang trial in Rotorua
The jury has returned verdicts for gang members on trial in Rotorua.
Jury deliberations continue in Black Power trial
Jury deliberations continue in the trial of five Black Power members.
Jury retires in Black Power trial
The fate of five Black Power gang members is now in the hands of the jury trying them.