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Short burst of seismic activity detected at Whakaari/White Island
A short, volcanic tremor was detected at Whakaari/White Island at 4am on June 1.
Nurse fears for 'exhausted' profession as colleagues prepare for strike
People joining the profession 'aren't staying' due to workload and shift work, says nurse.
Paedophile convicted, but police worried there may be more victims
Jared Lammas was sentenced to four years and five months in prison.
Whakaari hearing: Defendants argue against making pleas
The 13 defendants charged after the Whakaari eruption are back in court today.
Who's responsible for safety on Whakaari/White Island?
After months of review, it's still not clear who's in charge of safety on volcanic island.
Whakaari/White Island: 13 parties to appear in court
Court appearance for alleged health and safety breaches in the lead-up to the eruption.
Māori over 50 getting vaccinated despite Govt rejecting advice to do so
Health providers are taking a 'local interpretation' of guidelines.
'Significant event': Parts of NZ bracing for major deluge, severe winds
The red warning notice is only issued for significant weather events.
Whakaari WorkSafe hearing expected to draw crowds
Whakatāne District Court hearing will be livestreamed to a second location.
'They were our pets': Sheep bloodbath devastates owners
Ewes lay dead with their unborn lambs ripped from their stomachs.
Stolen classic Vespa's owner never gave up hope
For three years the search proved fruitless. Then Kim Wright heard the "jungle drums".
Man pursues his stolen car then crashes into it
Inquiries are being made after a man saw the car stolen from him drive past.
'He just didn't have to be killed': Grieving whānau speak out after police shooting
Keeri Hooper still remembers the confusion in her brother's eyes before he was shot.
Local Focus: Landmark decision for Whakatāne District
Whakatāne District Council voted yes for Māori wards. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Catch of the day: Monster fish caught off Kiwi coast
Monster bass weighing 82kg caught off eastern Bay of Plenty.
Youth advocate's dream comes true
This generation of youth is mighty in my eyes, writes Anahera Pickering.
Youngsters help save girl trapped by her hair in public pool
Boys played important role in rescuing girl, 10, trapped at bottom of a pool.
Murder trial: Man stabs brother-in-law in fight over noise
James McFarlane has pleaded not guilty to murdering Savage Thunder in Edgecumbe in 2019.
Specialist White Island response crew discussed before tragedy
In tragic timing, a response simulation had also been planned for 2 months after eruption.
Kiri Allan comforted by Jacinda Ardern in hospital
Ardern and Allan's hei tiki, carved from the same stone, were brought together, too.
Tauranga Habour Bridge fibre cable damaged by fire - 3000 lose internet
Many of the customers affected are in the Te Puke area.
Free school buses planned for Rotorua, Whakatāne students
"This is going to be really amazing ..."
Local Focus: More kaumātua protests against Te Uru Taumatua
Kaumatua assert their territorial sovereignty. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Journey retraces the steps of Ngāti Apa tūpuna
Many new connections were made on a trip retracing the steps of tūpuna Apa-Hāpai-Taketake.
Man missing for a week found dead in submerged car
The man was last seen at a function on the evening of April 22.
Police support officer convicted of drink-driving
Crashing a marked police ute while on duty 'will likely cost him his job'.
'We must lead in this space': DHB launch sustainability plan
The DHB acknowledged its carbon emissions were "detrimental" to people's health.
'I just ran with it': Recipient of Paddy Gower tattoo nominated by mate
'He said: 'Mate, you're getting a tattoo of Paddy Gower, when are you coming in?''
Tattoo tribute to Patrick Gower - there's just one little problem
Tattooist admits spelling 'faux pas' will now need to be corrected at second session.
Multimillion-dollar Ōpōtiki harbour project under way
More than 1225 direct jobs will be created in the Ōpōtiki district from PDU investment.
Police officer convicted of drink driving after on-duty crash is 'deeply regretful'
The officer admitted two driving offences following an incident in Edgecumbe.
Disgruntled Tuhoe hapū protest outside Taneatua HQ
'It's sobering our so-called leaders keep behaving the way they are.'
Watch: Kiri Allan in good spirits as she undergoes chemo for cervical cancer
'Encourage your sisters, your mothers, your daughters, your friends, #SmearYourMea.'