Defence's closing arguments in Black Power trial
Lawyer claims client was just at the scene of the shooting to see what was going on.
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Patch snatch the root of animosity between gangs, Rotorua court hears
A gang patch was at the centre of gang hostilities in Whakatāne, a jury has heard.
Closing arguments begin in Black Power trial
The trial of a group of Black Power gang members has reached its closing stages.
Bad weather closes Waioeka Gorge
The Waioeka Gorge will remain closed today until the bad weather passes.
White Island crater lake rises
The rising lake may cause more action on the volcano, says GeoNet.
Man pleads not guilty to river murder of 2-year-old girl
A man has appeared in the High Court at Rotorua this morning charged with murder.
Jury released for the day in gang trial
A jury has been released until tomorrow while the court deals with unrelated matters.
Man charged with murder after toddler's death appears in court
A man has appeared in Whakatāne District Court charged with the murder of a toddler.
Black Power gang trial enters second week
Six gang members are on trial in the High Court at Rotorua.
Man, 32, charged with murder after death of 2yo
The body of the 2-year-old was found in the Rangitaiki RIver last night.
Sombre scenes where child died in river
Family and supporters struggling to comprehend how toddler came to die.
Foreign investors snap up $2.1b of NZ assets in five months
The figure for the first five months of 2018 is down substantially from last year.
Police launch homicide inquiry after 2yo's body found in river
Police are speaking to a person of interest.
Reports of person and child in lake sparks police callout
A young child is missing in an incident at Lake Matahina in the Eastern Bay.
Waioeka Gorge to reopen at midday for daylight hours
The Waioeka Gorge will re-open at midday today, but only in daylight hours.
Horse hit by car near Whakatāne
A police spokesman said a collision between a car and horse was reported at 1.53am.
Waioeka Gorge stays shut for days
Crews working hard to re-open road but firms call for more permanent solution.
Trial under way for shooting at gang funeral
Senior Kawerau Mongrel Mob member Tahu Kingi's funeral cortège sparked an armed riot.
Tūhoe professor appointed Taura Whiri i Te Reo Māori Board chairwoman
Tūhoe professor appointed chairwoman for a three year term.
Watch: Massive slip closes SH2 in Bay of Plenty
Four cars stopped to see what was going on when the cliff face let go.
Hunter recovering after fall in forest
Whangārei Rescue Helicopter had to be called in for tricky forest rescue.
Injured hunter rescued near Kawerau
Hunter rescued near Kawerau after falling onto a rocky ledge.
Gang member jailed for Mongrel Mob funeral ambush
Gang member Tuterangi Moeke jailed for ambushing Mongrel Mob funeral.
Gang member jailed for funeral confrontation
Sequel to a gang confrontation rolled out yesterday in the High Court in Tauranga.
Malachi Agnew's wish list to help his mum
A Whakatāne youngster with a raft of medical conditions asks for a helping hand.
Whakatōhea Māori Trust Board to be investigated after complaints
Michael Heron QC will investigate the board's governance, management and elections.
Man falls off balcony in 'vicious' attack by 'wannabe' gangsters
He called them 'wannabe' gangsters. Now Kodie Waitapu suffers from a life-long injury.
Council vote to correct spelling of Ōpōtiki
The process to correct the official spelling of Ōpōtiki has started.
Government signs off on Chinese water bottling expansion in Whakatane
The company is set to create 60 full-time jobs within four years.
Name of man killed in Whakatane crash released by police
Man killed in crash named by police.
One dead after crash near Whakatane
Police are still working to formally identify the man and inform next of kin.
Truck rolls on Galatea Rd
A truck has rolled on Galatea Rd near Waiohau in the Eastern Bay of Plenty.
Kawerau resident: 'It was really scary'
A series of earthquakes rocked the Bay of Plenty last night - one with a magnitude of 4.1.