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Police release name of man who died in motorbike crash
Police have named the man who died in this week's Ruatoki crash.
Bay of Plenty school blaze 'suspicious'
A fire which torched part of a school overnight is being treated as suspicious.
Missing person found after 'well involved' Bay house fire
A missing person has been found after a house fire in the Eastern Bay of Plenty.
Child sex offender placed in shared family lodgings
'There are women and children there, I think it is ridiculous.'
New homes for Housing New Zealand tenants
Housing New Zealand complete the first four of 36 planned homes in Whakatāne.
Best beach in New Zealand, the winner is ...
Mount Maunganui again named New Zealand's best beach.
Higgins staff to get counselling
The Rotorua Lakes Council has taken a moment's silence to honour the three men who died
Horror Matatā crash: Firefighters need counselling
The trauma from Tuesday's horror SH2 crash near Matatā has been far-reaching.
'Horrific scene': Workers killed after truck loses control
One of the trucks was so badly damaged it was left 'opened up like a can of sardines'.
Bay of Plenty fire crews busy overnight with several crashes
Bay of Plenty fire crews kept busy with several crashes overnight
Bank robbery shooting: Dead Mongrel Mob member on meth, fired at police
The man was shot by officers after reports of family harm incident, bank robbery.
Crane to lift truck in fatal crash from river, closing SH2
A truck involved in a fatal crash is being lifted out of a river near Ōpōtiki today.
Obscured sight line issue for truckie killed at rail crossing
Report into the death of Waste Management driver Wayne Faga released today.
Local Focus: Māori Artist urges women to speak up
Mana wahine is the inspiration behind her Waitangi artwork. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Māori artist urges women to speak up
Mana wahine is inspiration behind her Waitangi artwork. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
All-time temperature record broken in Wellington
The Wellington suburb of Kelburn reached 30.3C at around 4pm this afternoon.
Cyclist resuscitated by surf lifesavers after crash with car
Beach umbrellas were used as a tent in the soaring heat to work on the injured cyclist.
Seal of approval: Momoa is back in Whakatāne!
Momoa has been snapped soaking in the sun at the Whakatāne Yacht Club.
One man critical after car and bike incident in Ōhope
One male has been taken to Whākatane Hospital in a critical condition.
Three hospitalised with meningococcal infections
A public health official says people need to be on alert for symptoms of the disease.
Jimmy's junior title
Whanganui teenager James Rountree wins Summer Cross junior title in Whakatane
Elephant seal draws Whakatāne crowds
An elephant seal has been spotted at different Eastern Bay beaches this week.
Christmas Day celebrations turn to horror after house ransacked
Burglary breaks hearts of homeowners after house ransacked, sentimental items destroyed.
Christmas rain, but it's getting better
Today is looking brighter; long fine spells are expected over much of the North Island.
Police treating Taneatua station fire as suspicious
Police are investigating the cause of the fire that damaged the Taneatua police station.
Honda hero dominates F2
Winning streak continues for Honda hero Damon Rees in F2 of Suzuki Series
$25m announced for Eastern Bay
More than $25m of funding has been announced for Eastern Bay of Plenty
Former MP Tony Ryall: 'Why I left politics'
Former MP Tony Ryall has purposely kept a low profile since exiting politics in 2014.