Latest FromRDP - Whakatane regional news
![Murupara GP to be suspended pending further investigation](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Murupara GP to be suspended pending further investigation
Murupara GP Bernard Conlon says he has received notification of intent to suspend.
![Heroes! Young siblings pull unresponsive boy from pool](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Heroes! Young siblings pull unresponsive boy from pool
The two heroic siblings helped prevent another drowning this year.
![One person in serious condition after aquatic centre incident](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
One person in serious condition after aquatic centre incident
Emergency services were alerted to a "water-related incident".
![The insulting question White Island survivor is still asked](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
The insulting question White Island survivor is still asked
Survivor who lost her dad and sister to the tragedy reveals question she's still asked.
![Anti-vax doctor caught recording vaccinated patients as 'magnetic'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Anti-vax doctor caught recording vaccinated patients as 'magnetic'
A registered doctor has been trying to convince patients that vaccination is dangerous.
!['Significant impacts', 8m waves possible as Cyclone Cody nears NZ](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
'Significant impacts', 8m waves possible as Cyclone Cody nears NZ
Hot weather could be a recipe for disaster as dangerous waves hit eastern coastline.
!['Great risk': Monster 6m swells to pound parts of North Island's east coast](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
'Great risk': Monster 6m swells to pound parts of North Island's east coast
All eastern North Island beaches are expected to be impacted.
![Lisa Carrington inspires new generation of small-town heroes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Lisa Carrington inspires new generation of small-town heroes
Carrington's influence goes far beyond medals and podium finishes.
![NZ scientists to model steam-driven eruptions like Whakaari tragedy](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
NZ scientists to model steam-driven eruptions like Whakaari tragedy
New study could bring us closer to forecasting steam-driven blows like Whakaari tragedy.
![I was there: 'It's something you never forget' - memories linger for Tangiwai survivor](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
I was there: 'It's something you never forget' - memories linger for Tangiwai survivor
Last minute seat change saved teen after Xmas Eve lahar sparked our worst rail disaster.
![Revealed: New Zealand's most popular Google searches in 2021](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Revealed: New Zealand's most popular Google searches in 2021
What were Kiwis searching for this year?
![Local iwi calls for visitors to stay away to protect community](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Local iwi calls for visitors to stay away to protect community
Whirinaki forest DoC huts and campsite will be closed until February.
![Cigarettes and cookies: Rifle presented in BOP robbery](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Cigarettes and cookies: Rifle presented in BOP robbery
Offenders took cigarettes and cookies.
![Iwi invokes rahui on Whirinaki Conservation Park](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Iwi invokes rahui on Whirinaki Conservation Park
Decision not to visit would "avoid potentially uncomfortable conversations."
!['Always lived life to 110%': Family, school mourn loss of former head girl](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
'Always lived life to 110%': Family, school mourn loss of former head girl
The 21-year-old died after a farm accident on Tuesday.
![More Kiwis support local border restrictions than oppose](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
More Kiwis support local border restrictions than oppose
But Aucklanders had a different view.
![Councillor's conduct to be investigated](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Councillor's conduct to be investigated
It stems from alleged 'misinformative' comments on a local Facebook page.
![White Island: Finger pointed back at WorkSafe](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
White Island: Finger pointed back at WorkSafe
WorkSafe has charged 13 parties with health and safety breaches.
!['My rage is just, I want to kill everybody': Jury finds stabbing accused guilty](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
'My rage is just, I want to kill everybody': Jury finds stabbing accused guilty
Wilson Wirihana was found guilty of manslaughter.
![Charred livelihoods: Firefighter called to fight blaze at own business](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Charred livelihoods: Firefighter called to fight blaze at own business
The damage is extensive and graphic.
![Driver dies after collision with truck near Matatā](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Driver dies after collision with truck near Matatā
The driver of a car involved in a collision with a truck on SH2 Pikowai has died.
![Devastating fire tears through Whakatāne shops](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Devastating fire tears through Whakatāne shops
Livelihoods have been destroyed by fire this morning.
![Business destroyed in overnight blaze](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Business destroyed in overnight blaze
On arrival, a large two-story building divided into two shops was on fire.
!['Degraded': Youngest regional councillor speaks out over 'abuse'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
'Degraded': Youngest regional councillor speaks out over 'abuse'
'I made the decision not to re-stand after having a whole lot of abuse'.
![First confirmed Covid case in Tūhoe nation](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
First confirmed Covid case in Tūhoe nation
Tūhoe tribal leaders are gearing up to provide safety measures following a confirmed case.
![DNA breakthrough gives police new hope of solving 1980 murder of 6yo](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
DNA breakthrough gives police new hope of solving 1980 murder of 6yo
Police find crucial evidence in Alicia O'Reilly homicide thought to have been destroyed.