'It's devastating': Business owners thankful no one hurt in fire
A building, measuring 40m by 20m was engulfed in flames.
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Watch: Sickening moment motorcyclists knocked off bikes
Police had investigated possible link to shooting on Friday.
'Huge': $1m-plus sales soar in small seaside holiday towns
The number of $1 million-plus properties sold in Waihi Beach has tripled in a year.
'The Govt must address water rights': Iwi appeals against bottling plant decision
The fight to prevent a water bottling plant expansion near Whakatāne is far from over.
School to move classes to community hall following devastating fire
The fire early on Saturday destroyed eight classrooms and a nearly completed admin block.
Grey Power: Positive end for 'insulting' te reo saga
A Grey Power newsletter labelled a councillor's use of te reo Māori an "insult".
Local businesses have their say as Ōhope secures win for NZ's Best Beach 2021
Local businesses give Kiwis a glimpse of Ōhope and why it's the best beach in Aotearoa.
Christmas killing: Family speak after alleged murder of father-of-five
Wipatene Mason died after a violent incident on Christmas Eve, 'traumatising' his family.
Resolution in sight for 'insulting' newsletter
A councillor says he will withdraw his complaint to the Race Relations Commissioner.
'So p***** off': Newsletter criticises councillor for speaking te reo
A Grey Power member called the councillor's use of te reo at meeting an "insult".
'It's all good news': Mayor reacts to 132% house price rise
'We have been well behind for some years.'
Podcast: Sir Michael Cullen - on why money was never the goal
On a new podcast, Sir Michael Cullen reflects on the way money has shaped his life.
Whakatāne council has apologised to iwi as slogan labelled 'insulting'
Whakatāne council has apologised to iwi after 'appropriating' a te reo slogan.
Fatberg dirty work for Whakatāne District Council
Monster fatbergs discovered in a Whakatāne sewer will take days to remove.
Mental health support not enough after eruption, shooting, says therapist
The disasters revealed a health system unable to deal with mass casualty events, she said.
Meet the Minister: Kiritapu Allan - from working at KFC to Cabinet
Kiri Allan: I'm a quintessential pragmatist.
Woman charged over death of man in Kawerau
A woman has been charged with assaulting with a weapon.
Teen with broken collarbone hooks 360kg black marlin
15-year-old relied on strength of his legs to bring in big fish.
Whakaari/White Island tragedy: Charges revealed
For all organisations on each charge the maximum penalty is a fine of $1.5 million.
WorkSafe's White Island prosecution adjourned to next year
The case will be heard in March next year.
Māori health academy opens in Whakatāne
It's designed for people looking for employment in the health sector.
Watch: One year after the eruption - Whakaari commemorations
Today marks the one-year anniversary of the fatal eruption.
Local Focus: 'I just felt helpless' - Whakaari tour guide shares his story for the first time
'We just stayed there for a couple of hours waiting for anyone to come back.'
Marie Browitt says her grief is slowly killing her too.
A mother and wife of Whakaari/White Island victims says the tragedy has consumed her.
Hospital staff relive horror of Whakaari/White Is tragedy
Nearly one year after the unthinkable event, staff open up about the response.
Eruption 'unexpected' not 'unforeseeable' - 10 firms, three people charged
WorkSafe revealed details relating to its investigation into the tragedy.
White Island tragedy: Hero helicopter company among 13 facing charges
Forty-seven people were on the island when it erupted on December 9 last year.
Mongrel Mob president and his son guilty of drug-dealing
President of the Kawerau Mongrel Mob and 6 others have been found guilty of drug dealing.
White Island emergency drill discussed for six years but not done
An exercise was still on a meeting agenda four weeks before the lethal volcanic eruption.
Missing woman's body found by hunters
Tauranga woman Rebeka Storey has been missing since September 5.
Whakaari crater walk cut short just before fatal eruption, new evidence shows
In audio released to 60 Minutes, guide cuts tour short after noticing danger signs.
Bay of Plenty MP duo promoted to Cabinet for first time
Jan Tinetti and Kiri Allan are two of seven new ministers in Cabinet.
Man dies after turning up at hospital with critical injuries
Inquiries are underway to determine the circumstances that led to the man's injuries.