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Gang pad fires: Killer Beez, Tribesmen war amps up with arson attempts, drive-by shooting
The feud between the gangs has spread south of Auckland.
Watch: 'I am tough' - White Island volcano survivor removes mask for first time
She suffered severe burns to 70% of her body. Now her mask is off for the first time.
'I will not back off': Councillor defiant amid calls for resignation
'If they have an issue with it, they can take it up with the Local Government Minister.'
Appeal reduces sentence for five-hour night-time crime spree
Three separate incidents involved three victims.
Grandma allegedly three times over booze limit on school pick-up run
Police respond to report of swerving vehicle in Edgecumbe.
'Like a massive explosion': Mother describes horror crash
"The impact from the accident was immense."
'I think it's fair': BOP regional councillor moves to Christchurch
Stacey Rose says he will have better time management from the South Island.
'Fearless': Former All Black 'Red' Conway remembered
Richard 'Red' Conway notably had a broken finger amputated to play for the All Blacks.
Plastic discharged into water was 'carelessness to a high degree' - lawyer
The plastic discharged into the water was found 1.5km downstream.
Impounded car, arrest and fines at gang funeral procession
The procession followed a tangi for a senior member.
Gang funeral procession: Witness 'scared' and 'angry', police issue fines
Police were monitoring the procession.
Black Power members storm Whakatane streets
Black Power members have driven through the central streets of Whakatane as part of a procession following a tangi for a senior member. Video / Supplied
More than 20 quakes: Swarm rocks Bay of Plenty
Several earthquakes have been felt by people in the Eastern Bay of Plenty this morning
Tāneatua tragedy: Police rule out potential crash factor
Investigations into the crash on Taneatua are ongoing.
'We cannot be held responsible': Decision made on NEMA charges in Whakaari case
WorkSafe charges against the National Emergency Management Agency have been dismissed.
Names of four dead in Tāneatua crash released
Three adults and one infant were killed after a crash in a small town south of Whakatāne.
Teacher censured after making students strip and stand with noses against trees
A teacher has been sanctioned for serious misconduct at a school camp.
'Tragic': Firefighters related to victims of crash that killed four
The crash has rocked the small communities involved.
'Forever out fishing': Police formally suspend search for missing fisherman
A rāhui will remain in place along the coast near Tōrere until further notice.
Fisherman's boat may have sunk, say police as search suspended
'There is concern the fisherman's boat may have been submerged.'
'Still hope': Chilly bin find brings mixed emotions for missing fisherman's niece
"This is just the beginning of him coming back to his home on land."
Pair charged after being found hunting near Kawerau
The men were found hunting on Tui Glen Farm on Wednesday.
Missing fisherman Jason Kauta: Chilly bin found washed up on island
The bin was spotted in an aerial search and located by drone.
How hidden seismic cues could tip off the next big blow
Could hidden seismic signals be the key to predicting New Zealand's next big eruption?
Search for missing Bay of Plenty fisherman to resume today
While several items were reported to police today, none were relevant to the search.
Missing fisherman: Relative clings to hope man with 'massive heart' will be found
Police reassess plans as bad weather looks set to continue to hamper the search.
Town takes $1m rates hit after mill closes
The rateable value of the Kawerau mill property has nearly halved since it closed.
Family of missing Ōpōtiki fisherman appeals for sightings
Police call for members of the public to report any sightings of items of interest.
Air force helping with search for missing fisherman
The Ōpōtiki fisherman did not return from his Sunday trip when expected.
Fili hurtling towards NZ - communities brace for wild weather
Fili is now bringing rain to Northland before damaging falls hit further down East Coast.
Patched Black Power members get green light for security work
Police and an employer objected, but the licensing authority said yes.
Red alert issued as ex-cyclone Fili tracks towards East Coast
Tropical Cyclone Fili is tracking further east of New Zealand, the latest models show.