Local Focus: Kawerau, Whakatāne and Ōpōtiki on the road to recovery
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Local Focus: Kawerau, Whakatāne and Ōpōtiki on the road to recovery
Eastern Bay towns working together to succeed. Made with funding by NZ On Air.
'Proven potential for harm' before Whakaari eruption
In 2018, researchers cited seven life-threatening "near misses" at Whakaari since 2006.
Tauranga mental health worker tests positive for Covid-19
New mental health patients will be diverted to other hospitals away from Tauranga.
White Island survivors held breath for two minutes underwater
New account of helicopter pilot Brian Depauw's life-saving instructions to his passengers.
Covid-19: Pop-up testing clinics at Tōrere and Ōpape marae
The pop-ups provide a kaupapa Māori service to small and rural communities.
Motels offer nearly 1000 units for homeless
Community groups have been praised for their dedication during the Covid 19 lockdown.
'No one is staying home, no one is listening': Iwi latest to restrict access to area
The iwi is trying to educate people at checkpoints but can't legally stop people.
Last Whakaari/White Island victims released from hospital
The last of those injured in the eruption have been cleared to go home, Ardern announced.
Daylight Saving: Tick tock, the clocks went back on Sunday morning
The clocks go back giving an hour extra sleep tonight.
White Island tour guide survivor Jake Milbank out of hospital, into isolation
White Island explosion survivor Jake Milbank has been discharged from hospital.
Limits on access into Eastern Bay of Plenty rohe
Limitations will be placed on people moving into and out of the Te Whānau a Apanui rohe.
Police, local council assist as Te Whānau-ā-Apanui iwi shuts its doors to outsiders
Outsiders are barred from Te Whānau-ā-Apanui territory from midnight March 25 onwards.
Air Chathams still 'flying every single day'
Airline will keep 26 national flights running this week.
'Tragic incident': Bay of Plenty school student dies at Lake Rotoma
A helicopter is on its way after a water incident at Lake Rotoma
Whakatāne man stuck in the UK
Whakatāne's Haydn Read describes London's Heathrow Airport amid the Covid-19 crisis.
Cyclone Gretel to bring rain - but not nearly enough
Gretel will bring rain to parched areas in drought but "it's a bit of a flash in the pan".
'Inspiration': Eruption survivor's heartening recovery photo
Jake Milbank says it's good to be "breathing in some fresh air".
Meet the first Kiwi band to top NZ singles chart since Lorde
But Shadbolt can't pinpoint what it is about In the Air that makes it so popular.
State of unrest: Hottest temperature recorded on Whakaari/White Island
The temperature in the lava lobes was sitting at its hottest temperature to date.
'This will stay with me forever': White Island guide three months on
Kelsey Waghorn says months following eruption the longest she's spent on land in years.
Minister unaware youth charity staff charged before his visit
"The minister [Willie Jackson] had not met with them before or visited them since."
'Gross breach of trust': Education consultant received $150K in kickbacks
The former employee admitted receiving secret commissions from a new contract.
Firefighters battle large manuka blaze in Ōpōtiki
Crews from across the region are working to extinguish the blaze.
Whakaari/White Island survivor Kelsey Waghorn shares recovery progress
A recent photo shows how far she's come in only eight weeks.
Matatā triple fatal: WorkSafe lays charges over horror crash
Worksafe have laid completed an investigation into the crash.
Watch: 'Huge progress' - White Island survivor learns to walk again
"Although I have my moments, I am proud of the huge progress I have made."
Rawiri Waititi to stand for Māori Party in Waiariki
The 39-year-old's candidacy was today confirmed in Rotorua.
She was in love with her tattoo. After she survived White Island it tells a new story
GRAPHIC WARNING: The tour guide has shared a glimpse into her hospital recovery.
'I don't remember almost dying': White Island survivor learning to walk
The tour guide says she doesn't remember the "really gnarly stuff".
Two arrested after operation targeting organised crime
Police raid clandestine lab believed to be used for manufacturing methamphetamine.